Results For Category: "Live Better"

Desire a Car-free Getaway from D.C.? Board a Train to Harpers Ferry!

Escape the D.C. hustle with a car-free weekend trip to Harpers Ferry, W.Va. by taking the affordable and eco-friendly MARC train. Immerse…

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What is Intensity?

Discover the role of intensity in workouts, the importance of gradually increasing intensity, and how to tailor it to your individual needs…

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LIVE BETTER | Myth-Busting Wellness Hacks: Cold Plunges, Coffee, Alcohol, and Fitness Trackers

One of our favorite writers and podcasters, Derek Thompson, tackles today’s wellness trends. We’re talking cold plunges, fitness trackers, and recovery scores….

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Why, When, and How to Use a Foam Roller

In recent years, foam rolling has gone mainstream. Once a self-massage technique used only by professional athletes, coaches, and therapists; foam rolling…

2023 Cherry Blossom Bloom Watch

Peak Bloom & Blooming Period When is peak bloom?The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the Yoshino Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis)…

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The UAC Visitor Guide: Navigating the Gym and Fueling Up at the Best Coffee Bars and Restaurants

The UAC Visitor Guide: Navigating the Gym and Fueling Up at the Best Coffee Bars and Restaurants. Our favorite paces in and…

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The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Fake Meat in America

Are you eating Fake Meat? Are you a vegetarian? Or do you just love a 16 oz ribeye? Either way, you’ll find…

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Spectrum of Health

In October of 2002 Greg Glassman wrote the seminal article on What is Fitness.

The 4th fitness standard of that article — “Sickness -…

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LIVE BETTER | FEBRUARY 2023 | WEEK 3

Why, When, and How to Use a Foam Roller and 9 Epic Mountains for Skiing and Snowboarding Near DC.

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LIVE BETTER | FEBRUARY 2023 | WEEK 2

Can Ice Baths Improve Performance? And How To Start A Journaling Habit Today!