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Under Armour fitness app's celebrity pitch 01/13/2015 02:23am • By Steve Winter, special for wtop.com LAS VEGAS -- When Baltimore-based Under Armour introduced its new mobile app-based connected fitness platform at last week’s international Consumer Electronics Show, they deployed a best-of-both-worlds strategy to herald the announcement  -- they combined Milk may be best recovery beverage choice 01/12/2015 04:46am • WASHINGTON -- Got milk?  It could  be the best way to rehydrate after strenuous exercise. In a new small study, researchers in Australia subjected 15 men to four grueling cycling workouts.  Each time, they were given a different recovery beverage -- milk, a milk alternative or the sports d How to Shop the Best January Deals 01/07/2015 07:00pm • At the start of a new year, many people resolve to clean up their finances, save more money and be cautious with spending habits. After a busy shopping season, the last thing you might want to do is spend more money. However, there are a few things that go on sale in the month of January that will s Fitness Tracker Faceoff: What I Learned Wearing 5 Gadgets for 6 Days 01/05/2015 07:00pm • I was even more self-conscious than normal walking into the gym. I began to sweat, despite it being below freezing outside. Although I was cloaked in my pea coat, I felt as if everyone had X-ray vision and could see right through it, weighing me down with their prying eyes (even more than the multip Easy Ways to Get 10,000 Steps Per Day 01/05/2015 07:00pm • Tips to get your steps in.So you bought a fitness tracker -- and now it's bugging you to be more active. These devices come programmed with a goal of 10,000 steps per day, a number said to help reduce your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and more. And while that number may be easy to hit 13 Habits of Super Fitness Tracker Users 01/05/2015 07:00pm • Midnight was approaching, and Cheryl Thompson realized she hadn't reached her 10,000 steps for the day yet. So the 44-year-old accountant did what any fitness tracker user would do: She started looping around her kitchen and living room. "I hit 10,000 at 11:59," she recalls. "I was so obsessed with Garden Plot: Time to be sustainably resolute 01/02/2015 06:31am • So, how many New Year’s resolutions have you broken already? Thought so. Well, here’s a bunch of replacements that might be easier to keep than those ones about the doughnuts and 5 a.m. workouts—and that’ll be beneficial to boot!  Resolve to feed the birds Specifically, the birds that Doctors' top tips for a healthy lifestyle 01/01/2015 06:27pm • WASHINGTON -- It's a brand new year and a lot of us have resolved to ramp up our health and fitness. WTOP talked to the women of the Lady Docs Corner Cafe, a group of health professionals from Montgomery County, Maryland, who practice what they preach. They meet regularly to workout, share a nutrit Smartphone apps to improve your health 12/26/2014 10:28am • WASHINGTON -- A smartphone app won't make you well if you are sick, and it can't magically melt away pounds.   But there are some out there that can give you an assist that a lot of doctors really like. Prevention Magazine asked some of the nation's top docs to name their favorites, and they From Plane to Playground: How Road Warrior Dads Can Have the Energy for it All 12/22/2014 07:00pm • I'm still evolving on how to be the best dad I can with all the demands I had before our toddling bundle of joy. Being a traveling dad -- I'm away from home frequently -- has forced me to tailor my energy management skills to best accomplish my dual roles as dad and executive. We optimize our energy 5 ways to keep your immune system healthy during the holidays 12/22/2014 02:53am • WASHINGTON -- When it comes to the topic of health and the holidays, most people are focused on limiting the Christmas cookies and eggnog to avoid seasonal weight gain. But the holidays can affect more than just your waistline; this time of year can take a toll on your immune system. Dr. John Yo How to stay true to your fitness routine during holiday travel 12/18/2014 07:00pm • Forty-six million Americans traveled for the Thanksgiving holiday this year, the most since 2007. That means, if conditions remain the same, you can expect overly crowded airports and clogged highways if you plan to travel for Christmas. Lines will be longer, weather delays will happen and you'll sp More Gift Ideas for Last Minute Shoppers 12/18/2014 07:00pm • With less than a week before Christmas and Hanukkah well under way, there's not much time left for carefully crafted and well thought out gift giving. As deadlines for exchanging presents with friends and family draw nearer, the stress of holiday shopping compounds itself, as does the tendency to c Apps That Help You Keep New Year's Resolutions 12/16/2014 07:00pm • Resolutions are easy to make, and, unfortunately, easy to break. We start off strong, following the advice of the experts to keep them small, keep them focused, allow ourselves to make mistakes and share our ups and downs with colleagues, friends and family. We may even drill a little deeper into th Pedometers, Buddies and Your Road to Better Health 12/16/2014 07:00pm • Earlier this week, I helped Jolyn Bennett start her do-over. She's overweight and has trouble controlling her food intake at happy hours -- check out DrOz.com to hear her describe these issues. I'm going to start telling you about the action items Jolyn is taking, so you can get a do-over, too. I