Tag Archives: Exercise

  Sometimes it’s great to just run, play and discover new interests. If your children are still feeling out which sports are right for them, or don’t want to commit to rigorous schedules and competitive standards, here are some community athletic clubs and organizations from our April 2022 sports directory …

Spring, sun and sports go hand in hand. These books are sure to inspire kids to make the most of their time outdoors while keeping them reading. All titles are available at the DC Public Library.   Picture Books   “Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle” written and illustrated …

  In the second segment of our Heart-Healthy feature for American Heart Month, included in the digital edition of our February 2022 issue, we look at exercise habits kids can form to maintain good cardiovascular health.   Exercise   Regular exercise is also a crucial part of maintaining a healthy heart. …

This is unprecedented. We’re smack in the middle of a global pandemic where tens of thousands of people in our country are dying and the weight of protecting our families from a deadly disease is heavy. While I am supremely grateful for my healthy family and the safe haven of …

Beth Tober’s motivation to run derived from entering and training for races. But after amassing an entire drawer full of medals and race T-shirts, she felt her motivation flagging. “Why am I still just running?” she remembers thinking. “There’s got to be something more to it than this.” Her longtime …

The holiday season is the perfect time to give back to the community. And what better way to give back this Thanksgiving than by participating in a fun family-friendly Turkey Trot? Before you indulge in pumpkin pie galore, burn some calories and support a good cause at one of these …

Parenthood is a demanding and busy job, particularly during back-to-school season. With lunches to pack, homework to check, projects to oversee and activities to drive the kids to and from, it’s no wonder many parents find it challenging to squeeze in time for self-care. But, if you want to keep …

As a child, shoes were always optional. I wandered barefoot as often as I could get away with, splashing through welcoming post-rainfall puddles in the driveway and feeling the crisp grass between my toes in the front yard. Covering my feet felt unnaturally restrictive. They longed to be free, exploring …