http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:27:31 -0700 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:19:53 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Six-essential-stretches-to-do-at-the-gym-after-a-workout?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner Not getting the results you want from your exercise routine? Blame tight muscles, according to a new article in Fitness magazine. The article quotes Ashley Borden, a celebrity trainer based in Los Angeles, who says, “When one muscle group,... Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:19:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Six-essential-stretches-to-do-at-the-gym-after-a-workout?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Beat-the-heat-with-free-Pilates-classes-at-Studio-Body-Logic?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner August in the Washington area is all about the three Hs: hazy, hot and humid. At Studio Body Logic, a fourth H has been added to the mix: HAPPY! The gym is offering free “Intro to Pilates” mat classes Monday evenings at its Alexandria loc... Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:05:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Beat-the-heat-with-free-Pilates-classes-at-Studio-Body-Logic?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Finetone-your-glutes-for-a-fabulous-fit-beach-body-with-tips-from-equinox?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner There’s still plenty of beach time left this summer, and even time to firm up your glutes so you can get into that new swimsuit before Labor Day. Fitness Expert and Equinox Personal Trainer Karen White has some advice for maximizing your w... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:39:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Finetone-your-glutes-for-a-fabulous-fit-beach-body-with-tips-from-equinox?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m7d20-At-the-gym-New-ways-to-work-your-butt?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner When you hit the gym three to four times a week (or more), it’s easy to get stuck in the same routine. But performing the same workout each time is boring for your mind and body alike. “When you do the same exercises each day, your b... Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:32:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m7d20-At-the-gym-New-ways-to-work-your-butt?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Washington-Sports-Clubs-offer-small-group-training?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner Want big results? Go small. Small group training, offered at Washington Sports Clubs (WSC), will spark your interest and revitalize your workout routine. Beginning July 27, WSC will hold eight sessions of focused training, called Functional Trai... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:52:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Washington-Sports-Clubs-offer-small-group-training?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m7d14-MINT-Gym-to-offer-pilates-open-house-July-19?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner  MINT Club Spa Retreat in Adams Morgan will hold a Pilates Studio Summer Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 18. “You can come to this event and meet our fabulous reformer pilates studio and instructors and take an abb... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:41:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m7d14-MINT-Gym-to-offer-pilates-open-house-July-19?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m7d11-At-the-gym-Exercise-balls-develop-core-strength?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner Most gyms these days have at least a couple of exercise balls lying around for patrons who want to incorporate core strength training into their workouts, but knowing how to use them properly can be a bit of a mystery. The first time I tried to ... Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:42:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m7d11-At-the-gym-Exercise-balls-develop-core-strength?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Make-sure-to-hydrate-while-working-out?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner It’s crucial to stay hydrated when hitting the gym or doing any kind of physical activity, especially during the summer months, when the body produces more sweat. The average person needs to drink at least two quarts of water a day, accord... Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:02:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Make-sure-to-hydrate-while-working-out?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d26-MINT-gym-offers-quiet-natural-environment?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner If your idea of a great place to work out is an un-crowded boutique gym that doesn’t blast loud music, then MINT is for you. The gym, which includes a spa, in May was voted “Best On-the-Go Spa” by Washingtonian magazine. One hu... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:52:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d26-MINT-gym-offers-quiet-natural-environment?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Its-a-free-family-affair-at-lululemon-Clarendon?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner lululemon athletica stores across the country regularly host gatherings on site. This Saturday, the lululemon in Clarendon will put on a free Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates clinic from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The store also will offer a “Lunch Break ... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:39:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Its-a-free-family-affair-at-lululemon-Clarendon?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d22-A-workout-to-improve-your-sex-life?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner If looking like a Hollywood movie star isn’t enough incentive to get you to the gym, maybe the promise of a better sex life is. Eighty-eight percent of women who exercised five times per week rated themselves as way above average between t... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:00:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d22-A-workout-to-improve-your-sex-life?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Synergy-Health-and-Fitness-An-alternative-to-big-impersonal-health-clubs?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner Synergy Health and Fitness in Arlington, which claims to be the neighborhood’s “only upscale adult fitness center,” currently is offering 30 days free, plus no enrollment, or 20 percent off an initial personal training package.The o... Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:43:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Synergy-Health-and-Fitness-An-alternative-to-big-impersonal-health-clubs?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d18-The-best-time-of-day-to-work-out?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner You may have heard that the best time to hit the gym or get any kind of exercise is in the morning, but a new article in Redbook magazine claims that late afternoon or evening might actually be the best time to get your body moving.The article says t... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:09:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d18-The-best-time-of-day-to-work-out?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Learning-to-exercise-early-in-life-instills-positive-body-image?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner No one said being a kid is easy, and in some instances girls have it even harder as they contend with a barrage of Hollywood images of what constitutes an acceptable appearance. But if girls are taught at an early age that exercising is “c... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:09:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Learning-to-exercise-early-in-life-instills-positive-body-image?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Give-your-knees-some-PEP?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner Women are up to eight times more likely to suffer severe knee injuries than men due to the fact that women’s wider hips place the thighbone at a more extreme angle where it meets the knee. Female hormones that keep connective tissue pliable als... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:26:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Give-your-knees-some-PEP?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Equinox-Gym-considered-best-in-the-country?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner Equinox Gym, dubbed the “best gym in the country” by ESPN, made its way to the Washington, DC metro area last year and boasts top-level personal trainers, a luxury spa, iPod-compatible equipment and numerous classes. The gym also has... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:01:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Equinox-Gym-considered-best-in-the-country?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Should-you-eat-before-or-after-the-gym?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner When to consume calories—before, after or during a workout—is a question that plagues many. Eating too much before hitting the gym can make a person feel sluggish or give him an upset stomach, since muscles and the digestive system a... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:04:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Should-you-eat-before-or-after-the-gym?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Observe-personal-training-sessions-at-your-gym-for-some-great-workout-ideas?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner People watching is a great activity for keeping oneself amused, or even informed, and the same principle applies to the gym. If you don’t have the extra cash to hire a personal trainer, but your regular workout has become stale or you just... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:40:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Observe-personal-training-sessions-at-your-gym-for-some-great-workout-ideas?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Its-not-too-late-to-hit-the-gym-and-look-good-in-a-swim-suit?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner So, the pool’s been open for a couple of weeks now and the beach is beckoning, but are you comfortable in your swim suit? While it may not be possible to drop 40 pounds in a couple of weeks, you can feasibly lose four to 12 pounds (maybe e... Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:24:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Its-not-too-late-to-hit-the-gym-and-look-good-in-a-swim-suit?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d4-lululemon-athletica-in-Clarendon-to-hold-block-party-Saturday-June-6?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner lululemon athletica in Clarendon is one of the more community-minded stores you’ll come across. It regularly hosts gatherings right in the store, including free yoga clinics. On Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the store will host... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:44:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9959-DC-Gyms-Examiner~y2009m6d4-lululemon-athletica-in-Clarendon-to-hold-block-party-Saturday-June-6?cid=exrss-DC-Gyms-Examiner