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National Cathedrals' Flower Mart offers a climb above the blooms 05/02/2014 06:39pm • WASHINGTON - After all the rain this week, thousands are taking the opportunity to visit the Washington National Cathedral grounds for its free annual flower mart -- an event that could also knock out their morning workout. Debby Page, president of All Hollows Guild, which puts on the Flower Ma Public transit displays offer options for commuters 04/30/2014 04:53pm • WASHINGTON -- Figuring out the best way to get from Point A to B in D.C. can require a bit of research, not to mention a workout for your thumb once all of the Metro, bus, car share, bike share and ride share apps are checked. But one company is hoping to make commutes less of a process. Displ 5 hidden weight-loss roadblocks 04/28/2014 04:13pm • Josef Brandenburg WTOP Fitness Contributor WASHINGTON -- Are you trying to lose weight and get in shape? Don't sabotage your own efforts. Avoid these five hidden weight-loss roadblocks. 1. Living in Pain Both research and experience show that pain makes losing weight harder than it should be. RGIII goes one-on-one with WTOP's George Wallace 04/25/2014 04:35pm • ASHBURN, Va. - In an extended interview at Redskins Park on Friday, Robert Griffin III opened up about the "shutdown" at the end of last season. Griffin said he has no regrets about the year, and is excited to get to work with the new weapons the Redskins have added. "It seems like a freer envi 5 reasons your workout isn't getting results 04/22/2014 05:15pm • WASHINGTON -- Nothing is more frustrating than going to the gym but not seeing any results. But most of us are guilty of running on the treadmill for 30 minutes and expecting to lose weight instantly. Nardia Norman, a personal trainer and author of "Fat Attack: The Secrets Behind the World's B Bethesda Named A Top 10 Best City For New College Grads 04/21/2014 12:25pm • A website that ranks medium sized cities and towns on Monday named Bethesda as the No. 4 best city in the country for new college grads in 2014. Livability.com says the combination of Bethesda’s 25- to 34-year-old population, education levels and the presence of jobs in top-hiring ind Arlington Pet of the Week: Thor and Loki 04/16/2014 12:30pm • This week’s Pet(s) of the Week are two pups who share a house and the names of Norse gods. Here’s what Thor and Loki’s owner had to say about her divine dogs: Thor, a Lab/Pit, mix was adopted about seven years ago from the Lost Dog and Cat foundation during one of their Off the 8s: WTOP staffer recounts 'Bachelor' audition 04/14/2014 02:56pm • Chris Cichon, wtop.com WASHINGTON -- It's Gameday baby. Those were the first three words that popped into my head when I woke up without an alarm last Thursday morning. Later that night, I would audition at Maryland Live! Casino for a role in future seasons of either "The Bachelor" or "The Bac Don't waste your time in the gym: 7 fitness myths 04/11/2014 03:59pm • By Josef Brandenburg WTOP Fitness Contributor WASHINGTON - If there's one thing frustrating in the fitness industry, it's seeing people put a lot of time and effort into their routines only to be disappointment by a lack of results. Don't be fooled: Here are the seven biggest myths when it comes Locals navigate cherry blossom crowds during peak bloom 04/11/2014 04:33am • WASHINGTON -- You want to see the beautiful cherry blossoms. You hate the idea of fighting that traffic. So would hoofing it or hopping on a bike solve the problem? Maybe not. Last year, more than 18 million tourists flocked to the nation's capital, and many of those came during cherry blosso Fitness Wisdom: Spring Resolutions 04/10/2014 12:20pm • Editor’s Note: This column is sponsored by FitnessWise (4801-B Montgomery Lane). Visit their Facebook page for more. It looks like Spring is FINALLY here! It was a long, tough winter. And let’s face it, while New Year’s Resolutions sound like a good idea, in reality, the new year Tough Temple CrossFit Coming To Rugby Avenue 04/08/2014 11:45am • John Weeks and his partners saw a lot more potential than most in an old warehouse in Woodmont Triangle. The former Allied Rental space at 4907 Rugby Ave. will give Weeks a unique amount of space to start his Tough Temple CrossFit studio. Spread over the gym’s 4,800 square feet will be a Disrupt Fitness: Spring Into Running 04/02/2014 02:30pm • Editor’s Note: The following biweekly column is sponsored and written by Disrupt Fitness. It’s finally spring! Late winter storms aside, it’s a time to be renewed, refreshed, and revitalized — to break out of the cocoon and get back out in the sun. For many, that means shaki The 7 minute workout...and the 4 minute workout 03/31/2014 08:55am • Data Doctors Tips: Spring clean your workout and diet 03/28/2014 04:51pm • WASHINGTON -- It's just about time to shed the extra winter layers and jump into spring and summer clothing. If your body needs a little jump-start to get fit for the seasons ahead, personal trainer Josef Brandenburg has tips on how to quickly and effectively get in shape. First, he says to st