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Learn to lessen the stress of extreme commuting 01/11/2012 11:21am • WASHINGTON -- D.C. commuters are familiar with the stress that accompanies a long drive, but a new study shows that extreme commuting can cause more than just stress. Extreme commuting, defined as traveling 90 minutes or more each way to work, can affect blood pressure, mood, overall health and li Officer honored for bravery in Discovery standoff 01/09/2012 03:49pm • Kate Ryan, wtop.com ROCKVILLE, Md. - Officer Ed Paden was fresh off a training swim in the Chesapeake Bay when the jellyfish stings were getting to him. So he finished his workout and headed back to Montgomery County, and though he was off-duty, he headed back to his station. That's when the 911 Catch a wave to a better body with simulated surfing 01/08/2012 08:55pm • WASHINGTON - Simulated surfing may just be the next big workout at your health club. The RipSurfer is a machine that simulates the feel of riding the waves. It is a real surfboard mounted on inflatable medicine balls. The machine provides a surf-like workout. Users can practice paddling, pushin How to get an outdoor workout in the cold 01/08/2012 03:11pm • Deborah Kotz, Daily Dose health blogger, the Boston Globe New gym offers an intense way to get fit in the new year 01/07/2012 10:49pm • Thomas Warren, wtop.com WASHINGTON - If you're looking to make good on your new year's resolution to keep the winter pounds off, or you want to get in shape for the summer bikini season, a new gym opening up in D.C promises to get you in gear. Crossfit style. Tucked inside Second Wind Training Eating better is the key to a healthier 2012 01/07/2012 06:38pm • Michelle Basch, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Starting a workout program in 2012 is a great idea if you're trying to slim down, but it could be a waste of time if you neglect something else. "If you're exercising but you're not eating properly, you're doing yourself a disservice," says Roxie Hinton, a Drum your way to a healthier body 01/06/2012 07:44pm • Randi Martin, wtop.com WASHINGTON - A new fitness craze is hitting gyms around the county. It involves a large exercise ball, a pair of drum sticks and your own aerobic abilities. "Drums Alive" is a fast-paced, one hour workout that can burn up to 400 calories and help relieve daily stress. It w Clemson freshman worries West Va. in Orange Bowl 01/04/2012 06:26pm • By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) - When Sammy Watkins first arrived on Clemson's campus last summer and reported for a workout with other incoming freshman receivers, quarterback Tajh Boyd sent him out for a pass. "I told him to run a post route, and I threw it and thought I overthrew h Top tips for a healthier 2012 01/03/2012 08:07pm • WASHINGTON -- A look at some of the top health tips in 2011 may provide the necessary edge for those seeking a healthier lifestyle to keep up with their new year resolutions. Prevention Magazine put together a list of the best lessons they learned regarding health last year, and dredged up some in The January gym people are back 12/29/2011 06:12pm • WASHINGTON -- It's not January yet, but the January people are flooding area gyms again. Experts say if you're one of them, be sure you know what you're doing before you start working out. "In January, you'll definitely see an influx in traffic. Probably twice the usage," says Josh Crane, general m Strategies to stay healthy while keeping a busy schedule 12/23/2011 04:35pm • Michelle Basch, wtop.com WASHINGTON -- You work long hours, traffic is crazy and on top of that the holidays are here. If you're wondering how to make time to stay healthy, we have some strategies for you. Small business owner Jennifer Berson schedules at least two workouts a week on her calend How to get a prison yard physique without serving time 12/01/2011 05:16pm • WASHINGTON - It's a felony to work out this hard. Of course, you would never want to discover why firsthand. Being a felon is often time-consuming (all those court dates) and pricey (all those lawyers and fines). Plus, being a productive member of society has its perks. However, it is safe to sa From NFL cheerleader to Zumba instructor 12/01/2011 12:49pm • At the age of 30, Heidi Inthavong has done more than many have in a lifetime.A native of Shawnee, Kan., Inthavong has been a physical therapist, personal trainer and NFL cheerleader. She has been involved in charitable work and has helped coordinate the largest cheer on record.Inthavong has opened G Worst gym machine is... 11/29/2011 10:59am • WASHINGTON -- If your gym workout has you wondering whether you should avoid any of the machines, the answer may be yes. The machine Ask Men says you should pass on is the 45-degree leg press. Writer James Fell says it's the "one machine that deserves to be soaked in napalm and hurled into an ac Indoor Cycling Studio Coming to Clarendon 11/17/2011 03:38pm • Stand-alone indoor cycling studios are becoming trendy across the country, and soon Arlington will have one such facility to call its own. Revolve, which describes itself as a “high-end specialized indoor cycling studio,” is hoping to open at 1025 N. Fillmore Street in Clarendon by th