http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ en hourly 1 http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness/fitness-class-review-p90x-with-tony-horton-in-dc.php http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness/fitness-class-review-p90x-with-tony-horton-in-dc.php#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:30:00 -0500 Melissa Romero http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness/fitness-class-review-p90x-with-tony-horton-in-dc.php It’s hard to believe Tony Horton, the creator of P90X, is turning 55 in July. Especially when he’s performing a set of explosive burpees and 360-degree squat jumps in front of you at 8 AM. “I’m actually pretty tired,” Horton admitted before the outdoor workout began. He had just http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/health/fairfax-county-considers-delaying-high-school-start-times.php http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/health/fairfax-county-considers-delaying-high-school-start-times.php#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:30:00 -0500 Melissa Romero http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/health/fairfax-county-considers-delaying-high-school-start-times.php Fairfax County Public Schools are currently at the heart of a national debate over whether to delay high school start times to 8 AM or later in an effort to allow students to get more sleep and therefore improve school performances. The school district has charged Children’s National Division http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/food-diaries/food-diaries-how-tessa-middour-of-the-barre-code-eats-for-a-day.php http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/food-diaries/food-diaries-how-tessa-middour-of-the-barre-code-eats-for-a-day.php#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:45:08 -0500 Melissa Romero http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/food-diaries/food-diaries-how-tessa-middour-of-the-barre-code-eats-for-a-day.php Before she heads off to her marketing job, Tessa Middour can usually be found at the Barre Code in Del Ray, where she teaches 60-minute barre classes. “I was a dancer for about 15 years, and appreciate the emphasis barre classes put on proper alignment, technique, and great music,” http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness-classes/8-late-night-fitness-classes-in-dc.php http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness-classes/8-late-night-fitness-classes-in-dc.php#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:40:04 -0500 Melissa Romero http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness-classes/8-late-night-fitness-classes-in-dc.php Washingtonians are the work-hard, play-hard type. But more often than not, we mostly do the former. The good news is that various fitness studios in the area totally understand our dilemma. That’s why they offer these late-night classes for those days when working overtime is a must and morning http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/nutrition/energy-drinks-for-breakfast-governor-bob-mcdonnell-says-yes.php http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/nutrition/energy-drinks-for-breakfast-governor-bob-mcdonnell-says-yes.php#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:15:00 -0500 Melissa Romero http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/nutrition/energy-drinks-for-breakfast-governor-bob-mcdonnell-says-yes.php http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness/qa-with-mandy-ingber-jennifer-anistons-yogi.php http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness/qa-with-mandy-ingber-jennifer-anistons-yogi.php#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:00:00 -0500 Melissa Romero http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness/qa-with-mandy-ingber-jennifer-anistons-yogi.php In Los Angeles, Mandy Ingber is pretty much a household name. The yoga and Spinning instructor is the secret behind the toned bodies of A-list Hollywood stars, from Jennifer Aniston to Kate Beckinsale to Helen Hunt. But this weekend DC gets Ingber all to itself when she hosts two http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/healthy-recipes/healthy-recipe-3-refreshing-flavored-water-drinks.php http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/healthy-recipes/healthy-recipe-3-refreshing-flavored-water-drinks.php#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:00:00 -0500 Melissa Romero http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/healthy-recipes/healthy-recipe-3-refreshing-flavored-water-drinks.php An ice-cold glass of water usually helps us cool off in this Washington humidity. But sometimes we just want to kick it up a notch. Throughout summer we’re big fans of making flavored water using fruit and herbs. Not only are they refreshing and cooling thanks to the mint, http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness/20-gyms-in-dc-where-you-can-battle-ropes.php http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness/20-gyms-in-dc-where-you-can-battle-ropes.php#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:10:15 -0500 Melissa Romero http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness/20-gyms-in-dc-where-you-can-battle-ropes.php http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/health/why-most-doctors-dont-recommend-their-profession.php http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/health/why-most-doctors-dont-recommend-their-profession.php#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:05:47 -0500 Melissa Romero http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/health/why-most-doctors-dont-recommend-their-profession.php Here’s a message for the next generation of doctors: Dear future med school student: Quit while you’re ahead. Sincerely, Your doctor Sound harsh? Unfortunately, it’s not an exaggeration, according to a new survey. Of the 3,456 physicians consulted, 42 percent reported being dissatisfied with their job for a number http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness/summer-reading-list-8-cant-miss-health-and-fitness-books.php http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness/summer-reading-list-8-cant-miss-health-and-fitness-books.php#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:00:00 -0500 Melissa Romero http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness/summer-reading-list-8-cant-miss-health-and-fitness-books.php Come summer, there’s nothing more relaxing than cracking open a good book on the beach. If you’re more a fan of Born to Run than 50 Shades of Grey, we’ve got you covered with these eight must-read health and fitness books. 1) Run or Die by Kilian JornetIf you’re http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness/wired-cycling-to-open-in-eckington-in-september.php http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness/wired-cycling-to-open-in-eckington-in-september.php#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:30:00 -0500 Melissa Romero http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness/wired-cycling-to-open-in-eckington-in-september.php Good news, Eckington: You’re getting your very own spin studio. Come September, Wired Cycling will be the neighborhood’s first indoor cycling studio, and the District’s seventh. (Fingers crossed SoulCycle does in fact open by the end of the summer.) And while you can expect your typical one-room studio setting, http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness-classes/fitness-class-review-pound-at-balance-gym.php http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness-classes/fitness-class-review-pound-at-balance-gym.php#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:59:01 -0500 Chris Campbell http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness-classes/fitness-class-review-pound-at-balance-gym.php At concerts and shows I often find myself transfixed by the drummer toward the back of the stage. Forget the lead singer—the drummer is often the one rocking out like no other, sweat pouring down while bashing away. If anyone’s getting a workout onstage, it’s the drummer. I’m not http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/food-diaries/food-diaries-how-a-dietitianpersonal-trainer-eats-for-a-day.php http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/food-diaries/food-diaries-how-a-dietitianpersonal-trainer-eats-for-a-day.php#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:30:50 -0500 Melissa Romero http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/food-diaries/food-diaries-how-a-dietitianpersonal-trainer-eats-for-a-day.php We’ve featured personal trainers’ and nutritionists’ food diaries aplenty, but never before have we featured a diarist who is both. Meet Christine Turpin, whose works double duty as a nutrition consultant and certified personal trainer. “When I am not educating clients about good nutrition or instructing exercise programs, I http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness-classes/exercise-at-equinox-donate-to-charity.php http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness-classes/exercise-at-equinox-donate-to-charity.php#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:00:55 -0500 Melissa Romero http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness-classes/exercise-at-equinox-donate-to-charity.php Beginning Saturday, you’ll be able to work up a sweat while donating to a good cause when you take a class at Equinox Bethesda or Tysons Corner. Equinox has announced a new initiative called Fit for Charity, a once-a-month event where gym-goers can donate to a cause simply by http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/lunch-break/lunch-break-5-gluten-free-lunch-spots-in-dc.php http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/lunch-break/lunch-break-5-gluten-free-lunch-spots-in-dc.php#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:05:32 -0500 Melissa Romero http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/lunch-break/lunch-break-5-gluten-free-lunch-spots-in-dc.php These days it seems like we all know someone who is allergic to gluten. So what’s a considerate friend to do when it’s time for lunch? Good news: Plenty of restaurants offer gluten-free menus or will accommodate most allergies—all you have to do is ask! We did some of