CrossFit Kids know squat (pull-up, too)
(Astrid Riecken / FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)
The kid version of the CrossFit strength and conditioning program is gaining popularity in the D.C. area.
Rockville gym caters to clients with disabilities
(Katherine Frey / THE WASHINGTON POST)
Owner Marc Sickel pairs physical and cognitive exercises to help kids with ADHD and other disorders.
Don’t mess with bike commuters
(Linda Davidson / Post)
Your huge response to my attempt to get to work on two wheels revealed a passion for this mode of transportation.
Does biking to work really work?
(Linda Davidson / The Washington Post)
Bike commuting works well if you live fairly close to your job. It’s another matter entirely if you live in the suburbs and work downtown.
Seven foods that get an unfair rap
(Mark Gail / THE WASHINGTON POST)
With all the hoopla about healthful eating, it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. Here’s the skinny about some so-called “bad” foods.
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In states that require all motorcycle riders to wear helmets, costs related to motorcycle accidents are dramatically lower than in states with less comprehensive helmet laws or no laws.
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