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Do Protein Powders Actually Work? 12/11/2020 12:00am • Protein found in the foods you eat can help your body in many ways. Protein helps to maintain your bones and muscles, repair tissue and aid in digestion. Protein has several benefits related to fitness and weight management. Protein can: -- Help you build muscle mass.-- Fill you up, so you eat less. Fitness MIRROR Review: Is It Worth It? 12/11/2020 12:00am • With so many of us trying to keep in shape outside of a gym these days, it's no wonder that there's been a surge in interest in at-home fitness equipment. And a new approach to exercise fitness technology called smart mirrors or fitness mirrors are the next frontier in bringing the gym to your livin Lower level of DC's Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park to close for more than a year for makeover 12/09/2020 03:20pm • One of D.C.'s iconic parks is set for a makeover. The National Park Service announced Wednesday that it will rehabilitate the lower level of Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, to repair damaged walls, walkways and stairs, and to create a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The work, Treadmill vs. Elliptical: Which Is Better? 12/09/2020 12:00am • The year 2020 will probably go down in history as one of the best for the home gym equipment industry. As many people attempt to maintain fitness and manage their weight while navigating gym closures due to the pandemic, many have decided to build out a home gym. But choosing what to put in that gy 10 of the Best Stocks to Buy for 2021 12/08/2020 12:00am • The 10 best stocks to buy for 2021The year 2020 will go down as one of the more unpleasant and challenging 12-month periods in modern global history. Through November, there were 10.7 million people unemployed in the U.S., up nearly 5 million from the record-low unemployment rates seen in February; The buyer’s bonus at Loudoun County's 'scratch and dent' sale? Protecting the environment 12/07/2020 03:40am • Gently used items being offered at auction by Loudoun County, Virginia, include office chairs, desks, sofas, tables, computers and printers — there’s even a workout machine. “The beauty of it is, we’re done with the product and it’s a scratch and dent sale; if they’re willing to take Winter sports go virtual in Anne Arundel Co. amid coronavirus surge 12/03/2020 11:00am • As coronavirus cases continue to surge, Anne Arundel County Public Schools officials say the winter sports season, slated to kick off next week, will now start online. Superintendent George Arlotto announced the change Wednesday during a Board of Education meeting. The Maryland high school winter Tips to put you on a path toward better health during the pandemic 12/01/2020 03:40pm • People may be gaining weight nowadays, for lots of reasons — but a Maryland family medicine specialist has tips to help reduce your risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. "Reducing your risk in general is important, but particularly now during the pandemic, when we know diabetes can impair your i Stores With the Best Return Policies and Worst Return Policies 12/01/2020 12:00am • Saving money when shopping is a sport -- one which requires skill to hunt down the best bargains. Beyond coupons and deals, there are other things you need to consider when trying to save money. For instance, a retailer's return policy can greatly affect your overall purchase and cost you more in th 4 Rooms Homeowners Don't Use and How to Repurpose Them 11/12/2020 12:00am • We all have that one room or space in our home that rarely gets used. Lifestyles have evolved over the last two decades and with them, certain domains have gone in and out of vogue. Advances in technology and the rise of work-from-home have also shifted traditional design trends toward reimagining Carb Cycling, an eating program for athletes, becomes new method to lose weight 11/09/2020 11:19am • Over the past decade or so, carbs have gotten a bad rap. A variety of fad diets and weight loss plans have demonized the macronutrient as an alleged source of weight gain, bloating, fatigue and more. In an effort to combat rising obesity rates in the U.S., many eating plans now severely limit the nu 15 Top Romantic Getaways in Colorado 11/03/2020 12:00am • Colorado's reputation as a premier outdoors destination precedes it, luring adventurous couples from across the U.S. who want to explore Rocky Mountain National Park and other natural areas. But if you and your partner rush out into the Rockies too soon, you'll miss out on everything Colorado's exc Election Day 2020 freebies and deals for voters 10/31/2020 10:48am • Voting this year could get you some perks. WTOP has rounded up some deals and freebies area businesses are offering for Election Day 2020. All Purpose and D.C. Brau: Now through Election Day, order a $20 pizza at All Purpose, and get a 16 oz. can of DC Brau VOTE Kristallweizen for just 20 cent Peloton vs. Echelon: Which Exercise Bike Is Best? 10/30/2020 12:00am • When the coronavirus pandemic was declared earlier this year, many gyms and fitness studios around the country were forced to shut down operations in an effort to curb transmission of the highly contagious virus. This means that people who normally would have headed to the gym every morning for a s SEE IT: Wizards guard Jerome Robinson pranks dad, tackles into a pool 10/29/2020 09:41pm • SEE IT: Jerome Robinson pranks dad, tackles him into a pool originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonTraining for the upcoming NBA season can be exhausting, tedious and flat-out challenging. So after a day of hard work, Wizards shooting guard Jerome Robinson set his sights on the swimming po