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Exercise: Don't Give It Your All 06/16/2015 08:00pm • I am aware of how nuts this sounds coming from me. I'm supposed to be a motivational guy who encourages you to give "110 percent" every time -- you know, the "Biggest Loser"-style cum Facebook WOD approach to working out. But in the age of CrossFit and other high-intensity regimens, and the enduring 7 Father's Day Gifts That Save Dad Money 06/16/2015 08:00pm • Choosing a good Father's Day gift is notoriously difficult -- that's where the cliché about ties comes from. But with a little thought about what dad likes to do with his time, and the goal of finding him a gift that also saves him money, you're sure to come up with something great. Here are seven Summer cardio workouts that help burn belly fat 06/15/2015 06:37pm • -Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer Stay toned on travel: Tips for balancing physical activity and summer fun 06/12/2015 03:07am • WASHINGTON — Everything you need for vacation is packed — the sunscreen, your bathing suit and a stack of magazines are all crammed into your suitcase. Too bad there isn’t any room left for your personal trainer. Vacations are meant to be fun, relaxing and a break from the daily grind, but Getting to the root of the turmeric trend 06/05/2015 04:30am • You may know turmeric as the deep-yellow spice in Indian curries. Or perhaps you recognize it as the ingredient that makes classic American mustard bright yellow. Maybe you have a jar of ground turmeric buried in your cupboards, or recently spotted fresh turmeric root in the produce aisle at your su 3 Reasons You Can't Lose Your Belly Fat 06/02/2015 08:00pm • Recently, a friend asked me how she could reduce her belly fat. She is a fitness instructor who works out regularly and follows the "80/20 rule" -- eating healthy about 80 percent of the time. Still, she couldn't lose her belly fat and was frustrated about it. My initial response? Eat better, work Looking for a fast way to get in shape? Ride a unicycle 06/01/2015 02:28am • WASHINGTON — When Julius Dupree cycles around the city, people stop and stare. The 43-year-old looks like any other cyclist. He wears a helmet, a bike jersey and spandex, but his bike sets him apart from the others: it only has one wheel. “I’m really an avid unicyclist,” says Dupree, w Wounded vets cycle toward recovery this Memorial Day 05/25/2015 12:18pm • WASHINGTON - Almost three decades ago, Darrin Snyder overstretched the ligaments in his knees during a sandy training run in California. The former Marine now has calloused hands from his wheelchair. "Can't run, can't be a Marine," he says. But veterans like Snyder can cycle. He rides a spe 5 free apps to help you get in shape 05/21/2015 12:00pm • It has officially been 12 weeks since I had my baby, which means that it is time to think about getting back in shape. The gym has never been my favorite place but after nearly six months of sitting around and either growing a baby or taking care of a newborn, I am eager to get moving again. I don't Dietitians dish on their favorite apps 05/20/2015 11:00am • If you're like me, you have mixed emotions about the world of apps. I frequently find myself downloading interesting apps, sometimes even paying for the enhanced version, only to be disappointed. My iPad and smartphone are littered with the remnants of downloaded, barely used apps. But among the deb 10 tips for a healthier barbecue 05/20/2015 11:00am • It's that time of year again. The winter coats are packed away and the grill covers are coming off. (Well, I guess that's only if you live in a place where you actually have a winter and need to keep your grilled covered.) In any event, Memorial Day kicks off the barbecue season for so many of us -- 10 Summer Savings Tips 05/19/2015 08:00pm • High temperatures, small budgetsWhen the weather gets hot and sticky, temptations to spend abound: There's the appealing beach trips that come with pricey hotels, the organic fruit and vegetables that are suddenly in season and the clothes and shoes. But summer doesn't have to be expensive; in fact, Washington, D.C. Ranks the Fittest City in America 05/18/2015 08:00pm • The District of Columbia is often criticized as a do-nothing town full of politicians who are all talk and no action. But for the residents of the city and its neighboring suburbs, it's just the opposite. The District is so active, in fact, that a report out today from the American College of Sport How to Exercise When You're Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes 05/14/2015 08:00pm • Maria Ibarra couldn't control her blood sugar. Now 40, the Sacramento, California, medical records specialist was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes five years ago and started on medication. But a year later her A1C -- a measure of blood sugar levels over time ­­-- was rising. And that wasn't OK. Ib Healthy aging: Preserving your bones and joints 05/14/2015 07:00am • Paul Schneider, 90, of Palm Harbor, Florida, starts his morning exercise with 100 situps. A couple golf matches a week, plus weight and aerobic workouts at his fitness club, also keep him flexible and strong. Schneider stays slender and watches what he eats. He drinks water, not soda. He takes Tu