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• How to Bust Through Weight Loss Plateaus

  01.17.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

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  By Becky Johnson, Certified Personal Trainer, Gold's Gym

  The frustrating reality is that even well planned weight loss efforts can become stalled and being stuck at a certain weight can happen to anyone. Weight loss plateaus occur when you no longer lose weight despite continuing to exercise and eating healthy. Before you get too discouraged, you should know that it’s normal for weight loss to slow and even stall. At this point, you need to ask yourself if you’re satisfied with your current weight or if you want to lose more, in which case you ... Read More …

• WOW Exclusive Offer: Shining Moment Jacket

  01.12.2012 / Blog Posts Fashion

  

  The football season may be over for the Redskins, but you can still show your pride for the burgundy and gold all year long! Enjoy this exclusive offer from WOW on the Ladies Shining Moment Jacket...

  Item: Ladies Shining Moment Jacket
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• 3 Things Every Exercise Program Should Have

  01.10.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

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  By Becky Johnson, Certified Personal Trainer

  A complete, safe and effective fitness program includes various components, however there are three that stand out above the rest. Aerobic exercise, muscular strength and endurance conditioning, and flexibility exercise work together to make up an effective fitness program and are perhaps the most important components to consider when determining your fitness routine.

  Aerobic exercise does good things for your cardiovascular system and is an important part of weight management. Muscular conditioning can improve strength and posture, reduce the risk of low-back injury and is an important component of a weight management ... Read More …

• How to Keep Your Immune System Strong

  01.09.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

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  There's still a few months to go until Spring time, which unfortunately means a few more months of cold weather and flu season. Luckily the Redskins team nutirionist, Jane Jakubczak, has some tips on how to keep your immune system strong throughout the winter!

  What is the immune system?

  The body’s defense system against foreign substances such as viruses and bacteria.

  How can we keep our immune system strong?

  - Plenty of rest
  - Proper hygiene
  - Adequate physical activity
  - Good nutrition

  Getting plenty of sleep enables the body to repair and restore itself.

  - If you are fighting an ... Read More …

• WOW sat down with Shaneika Dabney, creator of “Chicks in the Huddle” to talk NFL Fashion, Football and more!

  01.06.2012 / Blog Posts WOW Interview Series

  

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  You may recognize Shaneika Dabney from the NFL "Fit For You" campaign or from the Ellen DeGeneres showwhere she was a guest early last year to compete for Super Bowl tickets. Whether the New Orleans native is rocking the latest from the NFL women's apparel line or managing her own website at "Chicks in the Huddle" - a football blog written by female fans - she lives for football! WOW sat down with Shaneika to talk about her expieriences as a woman in sports and how she made it to where she is today.

  Tell us a little ... Read More …

• The “scoop” on Energy/Nutrition Bars

  01.04.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

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  By Jane Jakubczak, Washington Redskins Team Nutritionist

  I am often asked about the various energy and nutrition bars on the market today. These bars can play an important role in the “always on the go” lifestyle most of us lead. I am a true believer in “real food first,” however when you are in a pinch, a carefully selected commercial bar can play a part in a healthy nutrition plan.

  The original energy bars were designed with the busy athlete in mind. The bars were developed to be a portable, non-perishable, easily digestible source of nutrients to fuel ... Read More …

• Picking the Right Exercise Program for You!

  01.03.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

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  By Becky Johnson, Certified Personal Trainer

  It’s a new year and a new beginning, and I love new beginnings because anything is possible. There are no limits and no boundaries and no reason you shouldn’t do whatever it is that you want to do. Your attitude is the only thing that can get in the way!

  We are going to start fresh this New Year. What do you want to get out of your exercise program? The answer to that question defines what kind of program will work best for you in the long run.

  Ask ... Read More …

• Skins Santa Shoppe Takes Over FedExField

  01.02.2012 / Blog Posts Community Redskins

  

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  More than 1,000 underserved youth in the D.C. metro area received a toy for the holidays at the Skins Santa Shoppe Monday Dec. 19 at FedExField.

  The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, the U.S. Marine Corps and Redskins players and alumni participated in this event as part of Touchdown for Tots, a national toy drive benefitting the Toys for Tots Foundation. To learn more about Touchdown for Tots, click here.

  Oshiomogho Atogwe, Brandon Banks, Erik Cook, Travon Bellamy, Chris Chester, Reed Doughty, Chris Neild, Niles Paul, Cole Pemberton, Donté Stallworth and Markus White, as ... Read More …

• Redskins-Eagles GameDay Preview

  12.30.2011 / Blog Posts Redskins

  

  WEEK 17: Redskins (5-10) @ Eagles (7-8)

  The Redskins finish out the 2011 season on New Year's Day against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET.

  The Redskins are 2-3 in NFC East play, with their two wins coming against the New York Giants in Week 1 (28-14 at FedExField) and Week 15 (23-10 at MetLife Stadium). The Eagles are 4-1 against NFC East teams. They defeated the Redskins in Week 6 by a 20-13 score at FedExField. The Redskins have won four of the past six contests against the Eagles at Lincoln Financial ... Read More …

• WOW talks with Evan Royster after his breakout game against the Vikings

  12.30.2011 / Blog Posts Redskins WOW Interview Series

  

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  Evan Royster, the Redskins latest breakout rookie, rushed for 132 yards in his first start against the Minnesota Vikings last Saturday. As a DC native, Royster tells us just how special that game was in this week's player interview.

  We also learned what Miley Cyrus song gets him pumped up, the three things he needs if trapped on a desert island and his plans for the off-season! Check out the video below...

  Vote for Evan Royster as NFL Rookie of the Week right here!

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