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'Too much confusion': What contrasting mask guidance in DC, Montgomery Co. means for course of pandemic 11/22/2021 04:07am • When some people arrive to attend a workout class at fitness studio Cut Seven in D.C.'s Logan Circle neighborhood, sometimes they don’t bring masks. Some non-D. C. gymgoers who come from places like Northern Virginia, which hasn’t had an indoor mask requirement since May, are sometimes unawar What Is FightCamp? 11/21/2021 07:00pm • Boxing and kickboxing workouts have gained in popularity in recent years as a form of high-intensity training that can help you shed excess weight and achieve superior fitness. An at-home program called FightCamp aims to bring the power of boxing and kickboxing into your living room."FightCamp is a Foam Roller vs. Theragun: What Are the Differences? 11/18/2021 12:00am • The COVID-19 pandemic has forced fitness enthusiasts to work out at home more often, and that has created an interesting corollary: home-based recovery from those workouts. With access to sports massage, hot tubs, saunas and physical therapy also limited by the pandemic, exercisers have found ways b Ways to manage Thanksgiving when you have diabetes 11/16/2021 07:00am • If you have diabetes, then Thanksgiving may feel like a race to manage what you eat without spiking your blood sugar. However, there are ways to enjoy the bounty of the holiday without wreaking havoc on your body. "Patients with diabetes are faced with challenges daily, and events such as Thanksg 50 ways to improve your finances in 2022 11/12/2021 10:30am • Money resolutions for 2022 Entering 2022, consumers are facing sustained high rates of inflation, possible changes to the tax code and a struggling supply chain. Amid these challenges, and taking into account the last two years of crisis, it may be more important than ever that individuals and fa Sylvester Stallone releases 'Rocky IV' director's cut in theaters for one day only 11/10/2021 12:37pm • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qjV0bB2V0Q Listen to Dolph Lundgren discuss Ivan Drago on our "Beyond the Fame" podcast. The original "Rocky" (1976) remains that rare breed of Italian Stallion that was both groundbreaking enough to win Best Picture and such a crowd pleaser that it became How to build back muscle mass lost during the pandemic 10/26/2021 04:53pm • Strong muscles are essential for everyday life. Yet for many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on our muscle mass. Sally Squires, who writes the Lean Plate Club blog, said physical activity decreased about 60% during the pandemic because of social distancing, and sedentary living incr Sick-out puts the brakes on dozens of Charles Co. school bus routes 10/22/2021 01:00pm • Many Charles County, Maryland, students are scrambling to get to school Friday, after many district school bus drivers took part in a planned sick-out. Dozens of bus routes were canceled Friday morning as a result of the labor action, according to the Charles County Public Schools' website. Fo Tips to Spice Up Your Fitness Routine 10/11/2021 12:00am • Variety is a vital element of a well-rounded fitness routine. Not only does it prevent boredom, but performing various forms of exercise will challenge both your body and mind to adapt to different intensities, movements and cognitive stimuli. For example, if you walk or run on the treadmill every d Data Doctors: Wireless earbud buying tips 10/08/2021 02:02pm • Q: What should I look for when buying wireless earbuds? There are so many to choose from that I don’t know where to start. A: The last time I checked, there were over 90 companies that manufactured headphones and the vast majority have some form of wireless option available. This is one tech Gyms ask DC to review mask mandate 10/05/2021 04:51am • Area gyms are asking D.C. to review its mask mandate and requesting parity for the fitness industry. Bryan Myers, CEO and president of SolidCore, and other gyms in the District sent a letter to Mayor Muriel Bowser and Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt on Monday asking them to examine availabl Advice for Premed Students Who Speak More Than 1 Language 10/05/2021 12:00am • A hallmark of a good physician is the ability to communicate effectively. As the U.S. population diversifies, future generations of doctors will likely encounter even more patients who do not speak English or who are more comfortable communicating in another language. Having doctors who are profici 10 Indoor Physical Activities for Kids 10/01/2021 12:00am • Summer is over, the days are getting shorter and colder temperatures will soon take hold across much of the country. For parents and teachers caring for children in early grades, that means going outdoors for exercise at a park or playground will get increasingly harder. But experts say planning in Pros and Cons of Online Personal Training 09/24/2021 12:00am • The internet has revolutionized virtually every industry, including the fitness industry. In recent years, the availability of training via online platforms has vastly increased. So how does online personal training stack up against in-person workouts? This is a question a lot of folks have been ask 5 Mistakes That Are Sabotaging Your 6-Pack Abs 09/22/2021 12:00am • Getting six-pack abs isn't easy.For many fitness buffs, a defined six-pack is the ultimate goal in a body honed to its physical peak. Unfortunately, the road to this often elusive endeavor of fitness is riddled with performance pitfalls and nutrition nightmares. Be sure to steer clear of the followi