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Misfits
Meet the Misfits
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Vicky Hallett and Lenny Bernstein write the MisFits column for Local Living, covering fitness in D.C. and beyond. Read their stories here.
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Army strong
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New trainer Valetta SuRae Stewart knows a few things about boot camp. After all, she used to be a drill sergeant.
The breakfast challenge
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Could a frozen breakfast sandwich be more healthful than bread, fruit and almond butter?
4 ways to work out without leaving home
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Don’t let winter weather throw off your New Year’s fitness resolutions.
Foods that take the edge off winter
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There’s a reason the body gravitates to certain foods in certain seasons.
10 nutrients that can lift your mood
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With the right foods, you can eat your way to happiness — or at least to feeling a little less down.
Spices of life
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Spices such as cinnamon, turmeric and cumin can be healthful as well as flavorful. Here’s a guide.
The case for Workout Wear Friday
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New yoga wear and sweatpants are dressy enough for the office, and wearing them could do a host of good.
Strength exercises for a fit 2014
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Follow this guide for a progression from core and balance exercises to heavy lifts.
An old hand at pull-ups
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A 70-year-old challenges Liberty High School athletes to competition to raise money for the football team.
Lentils and quinoa: A powerful one-two punch
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Spiced Lentil and Quinoa Stew is a comfort food that’s full of good stuff.
Fun runs and sweaters to run from
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A preview of the Christmas Caroling Holiday Fun Run/Walk and the area’s first Ugly Sweater Run.
6 ways to stay healthy during flu season
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Fitness trainers are on the front lines of flu and cold exposure. We checked in with three who manage to avoid getting sick to learn their secrets.
FDA proposes new safety rules for antibacterial soaps
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Under new rules, companies will be required to prove the products are more effective than plain soap.
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