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What is jumper's knee? Diagnosis, treatment and prevention 04/23/2022 04:00am • If you're an athlete who does an activity with a lot of jumping involved, or if you have a child or teen who plays such a sport, you may one day find yourself with jumper's knee. In the medical world, it's known as patellar tendonitis or patellar tendinopathy. Tendons are tissues in the body that Exercising With Knee Pain: Do's and Don'ts 04/21/2022 08:00pm • Exercise can often be the last thing on the mind of someone suffering from a chronic knee pain condition. And as research indicates, many people who have degenerative diseases of the knee, such as osteoarthritis, don't get anywhere close to the recommended amount of daily exercise activity that they Do You Need to Exercise to Lose Weight? 04/20/2022 08:00pm • Not everyone enjoys a sweat session, but exercise has long been touted as a key component of losing weight. Exactly how big a role it can play is still something of an open question, but a new analysis of the contestants who had lost a significant amount of body weight while on "The Biggest Loser" r Logan Thomas' first impression of Carson Wentz? 'Hungry' and 'just wants to win' 04/20/2022 02:00pm • Thomas' first impression of Wentz? 'Just wants to win' originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Commanders officially kicked off their offseason program on Monday, which for many Washington players meant the first chance to meet the team's new quarterback.And, just a few days i Understanding Blood Flow Restriction 04/18/2022 08:00pm • Blood flow restriction tourniquets -- those arm and leg bands that look a little like narrow blood pressure cuffs -- made a splash at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Some top performing track athletes and swimmers such as Michael Andrews and Galen Rupp used them while warming up or cooling down. BFR was ha No Preakness for Baffert after Maryland Racing Commission suspension 04/11/2022 04:30pm • Trainer Bob Baffert won't be running horses in the 147th Preakness Stakes in Baltimore: The Maryland Racing Commission has suspended him. The suspension follows dozens of drugging violations over the years, including with last year's Kentucky Derby winner. More Maryland News More Sp How to Create a Custom Workout Plan 04/06/2022 08:00pm • There are countless forms of exercise, from walking at a steady pace to high-intensity interval training for cardiorespiratory fitness, and from full-body circuit training to split routines that have you focus on specific muscle groups during each strength-training workout. Plus there are workouts t 10 Healthy Drinks Rich in Electrolytes 04/03/2022 08:00pm • Electrolytes provide your body with an electrical charge. Electrolytes are minerals in your body that have an electric charge, says Brittney Bearden, a sports dietitian with Texas Health Sports Medicine in Dallas. These minerals include sodium, potassium, calcium, bicarbonate, magnesium, chloride an 9 Tips for Beginning Weight Training 03/29/2022 08:00pm • Adding weight training to your fitness routine has many health benefits, but getting started can feel overwhelming. Should you use kettlebells or weight machines at a gym? How many reps should you do? How can you start weight training without getting injured? Even with all that confusion, there are Morning Rituals to Avoid a Bad Day at Work 03/27/2022 08:00pm • The way you start your day can determine the quality of your experience from morning until night. A rushed, frazzled, unintentional launch into your first hours will often lead to more of the same as you transition into the afternoon and evening. But when you take the time to put a self-nourishing, Commanders’ JD McKissic pivoted back to Washington for ‘unfinished business’ 03/24/2022 10:52am • McKissic pivoted back to Washington for ‘unfinished business’ originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonIn the midst of one of the wildest NFL offseasons in recent memory, running back J.D. McKissic was prepared to sign a two-year deal with the Buffalo Bills. The 28-year-old had hoped Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues in Boys and Men 03/20/2022 08:00pm • While doing research for my book "Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys," I spoke with many boys and young men about their body image, physical activity and eating behaviors. These conversations were notably different than the conversations I've had with girls and women across my career. For one t Play ball: Local baseball community rallies behind Prince George's Co. high school after dugout fire 03/18/2022 10:58am • As the sun beamed down on Riverdale, Maryland, after school one day earlier this month, Parkdale High School senior Jabari Michael put on his baseball cap and began to stretch. However, instead of wearing his cleats onto the baseball field at Parkdale, the senior kept his tennis shoes on and started Exercise and Virtual Reality 03/17/2022 08:00pm • For decades, video games have been viewed as a sedentary pursuit, completely at odds with superior physical fitness and well-being. But the idea of leveraging virtual reality and video games to encourage more exercise is a new frontier in the pursuit of fitness that's gathering steam and likely comi How to Find the Best Treadmill for You 03/16/2022 08:00pm • If you're in the market for exercise gear, there's usually a reliable way to figure out what piece of equipment is best for you. 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