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4 Reasons Spring Runs Are the Worst 03/30/2016 08:00pm • Spring for runners means it's time to hit the roads again. Whether you've been indoors training on the treadmill or just taking a break for the winter, spring is a period of transition for your body -- not just the environment. Translation: It can be a tough time mentally since you may feel out of s Get Fit for (Almost) Free: The Best Deals on Spring Workout Gear 03/30/2016 08:00pm • It's hard to believe, but Memorial Day is just around the corner, which means if you want to tighten and tone a bit before summer, you should probably get on it. Right now, getting fit is easier than ever, and for several reasons. First, you've been cooped up all winter, and suddenly, it's lovely ou Best headphones for running 03/28/2016 04:26am • The following information is provided by Graphiq and SpecOut. While many over-the-ear headphones offer uncompromising audio, even the most rigid audiophiles must consider fit, battery life, water resistance and durability if they're going for a run. Luckily, some in-ear headphones don't compro Can Pot Boost Your Workout? 03/23/2016 08:00pm • It didn't take much detective work for 17-year-old Tommy to find the common thread among his Minnesota high school's best athletes: They all smoked pot. "Everyone who had school records state records ... had been a user," recalls the now 27-year-old teacher in Denver, who requested his last name b 14 Ways to Protect Seniors From Falls 03/22/2016 08:00pm • Fallout from falls can be devastating.It's hard to overstate the damage falls can do. At least 250,000 older Americans are hospitalized for hip fractures yearly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the vast majority are the result of falling. Broken wrists, arms and ankl 'Hero Workout' for fallen, 2 injured Va. officers 03/19/2016 10:53am • WASHINGTON — Community members and fellow officers rallied around the families of a fallen Prince William County police officer and her two injured colleagues during a fundraiser Saturday at Crossfit Woodbridge. Funds raised from the "Hero Workout" will go to the three officers' families. On Md. mom is a 'Biggest Loser' and a true winner 03/17/2016 01:40am • KENSINGTON, Md.-- In the pre-dawn hours, Kassie Barnes seeks solace and strength at the gym. Some might consider the 51-year-old real estate investment pro and proud Kensington, Maryland mom a "biggest loser." But Kassie sees herself as a true winner. "I started my fitness journey over two yea How to run as fast as possible 03/16/2016 08:00pm • As we gear up for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the fastest American runners are preparing to take on the world's best competitors. At this past weekend's USA Track & Field Indoor Championships, I got a glimpse of just how good, and how very fast, some of our talented American athletes ar Augie's Quest: the Journey From Success to Significance 03/15/2016 08:00pm • Helen Keller once noted that, "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable." She should know. She was the first deaf and blind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree, and followed that a The connection between sleep and your workout 03/14/2016 04:55pm • Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer Is Medically Supervised Weight Loss Right for You? 03/10/2016 07:00pm • The image never fails: a slender, happy person holding up that extra-large pair of pants he or she (presumably) used to wear before losing a bunch of weight. What the picture doesn't show is just how hard lasting weight loss can really be. Many people who are obese or overweight need outside help, e What Are the Best Motivators for Successful and Sustained Weight Loss? 03/09/2016 07:00pm • If you type the word "weight loss" into Google, you'll get more than 220 million websites, each with "the answer" to this near-universal goal. Every day, new articles are published claiming to have the fastest way to lose weight, the best workout to shed pounds, the one true diet plan to slim down.H 15 Best Weight-Loss Diets at a Glance 03/07/2016 07:00pm • Whittle down your choices and your waistline.When you're ready to lose weight, finding an effective, doable diet that fits your food preferences, lifestyle and budget can be daunting. The choice also depends on whether you're looking for long-term weight loss, quick results or both. To make it easie The perfect fitness plan for every mindset 03/03/2016 07:00pm • We're all different in how we approach planning, including when it comes to fitness. Some of us are more comfortable knowing we have a well-structured routine, some of us prefer a free-form approach and others mix it up -- with some days planned and some days left open. All of these approaches can b Best commercial diets: Putting your money where your mouth is 03/03/2016 07:00pm • Committing to a commercial diet plan You've decided to spend your hard-earned dollars to lose some weight -- now it's real. So, do you invest in a diet book as your personal weight-loss guide or go all out with a meal-replacement program? These commercial diet plans, evaluated in the 2016 U.S. Ne