Lorenzo Alexander's ACES Foundation to host Bowling Fundraiser

10.27.2011 / Blog Posts Community

Mark your calendars ladies! Lorenzo Alexander's “ACES” Foundation will host its third annual Celebrity Bowling Fundraiser Monday, Nov. 14 at Lucky Strike in Washington, DC!

The event will include a silent auction, bowling, food, and socializing with Redskins players and other local celebrities.

Tickets are $125 and all proceeds will go to the “ACES” Foundation, which provides youth enrichment programs in the greater DC area. The Foundation’s mission is to support youth through emphasizing self-accountability, taking pride in community and striving for educational excellence, while promoting a healthy mind and body through sports.

Interested? Click here to purchase ... Read More

Exclusive WOW Offer: Redskins Layered Tee

10.27.2011 / Blog Posts Fashion

Do you have enough Redskins gear to keep you warm? The Redskins Layered Tee is perfect for fall weather and just in time for the next home game Nov. 6. What's even better? YOU can enjoy this exclusive deal just for being a WOW member!

Item: Ladies Triblend Layered Tee

WOW Price: $24.95

Original Retail: $36.00

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THIS DEAL.

Limited quantities available. This deal is for one day only. Read More

Jump on the Bandwagon: Resistance Training

10.26.2011 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

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For those times when you can’t make it to the gym, resistance bands offer an inexpensive and portable way to get a full-body strength training workout, at home or on the road. Below are a number of such exercises that can be performed with resistance bands to work different muscles throughout the body. Remember the importance of warming up for 5-10 minutes and to stretch as I wrote about in an earlier blog post!

For beginners, it’s best to do one set of 12-15 repetitions of each exercise. Intermediate exercises (those who have been lifting weights ... Read More

WOW Hosts its First Dance Class Taught by the Redskins Cheerleaders!

10.25.2011 / Blog Posts Events

Taking advantage of the away game in Charlotte and an off weekend for the First Ladies of Football, WOW hosted its first Redskins Cheerleader Dance Class at the Tyson's Corner Sport&Health Club on Saturday, Oct. 22. WOW members in attendance learned dance moves and routines from the best dancers in Washington- the Redskins Cheerleaders of course!

Each dance class was one hour long and was split up by age. Megan and Michelle took the first class of younger girls and daughters of WOW members, focusing on basic steps, moves and footwork. Below you can see them learning some ... Read More

The Power of Portion Control

10.25.2011 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

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Now that our kitchens are stocked with healthy food choices, we will tackle the second principle of a healthy diet: Portion Control. Also check out Jane's previous blog for a summary of the three principles of a healthy diet!

The Power of Portion Control

The most blatant example I’ve experienced with the power of portion control happened to be a Redskins player several years ago. As the Redskins team dietitian, this player approached me to proudly report he had lost 40 pounds in the past four months by making only one single change in his diet ... Read More

Monday Morning Water Cooler: Redskins Fall to Panthers 33-20

10.24.2011 / Blog Posts Redskins

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By Brian Tinsman

Some games boil down to an obvious turning point, where a game is won and lost. Yesterday’s game didn’t have one for the Redskins, but there was a drive when the air went out of the Redskins sails.

The score was 6-9 early in the third quarter, and the Redskins needed a spark to get back in the game. The Redskins had just crossed the 50-yard line, and it was fourth down with two yards to go. Most teams--in most situations--punt on fourth down, for fear of losing the ball on downs. The ... Read More

Generations of Redskins Passion - Emilie Donald Shares Her Story!

10.21.2011 / Blog Posts Redskins

Welcome to a new feature of WOW's Football Friday - Fan Stories! Emilie Donald from King George, Va, shares her favorite Redskins memory below...

I am a 44 year-old mother of four.

I have been passionate about the Redskins since my father began taking me to the games in the late 70's at RFK.

I have passed this passion down to my children of course!

Three years ago my daughter Victoria, who was 11 at the time, wanted to go to her first Redskins game. We got tickets to the Nov. 30, 2008 game versus the New York Giants ... Read More

Redskins-Panthers GameDay Preview

10.21.2011 / Blog Posts Redskins

Hey Ladies - Wondering how the Redskins will match up against Carolina this weekend? Or maybe you're more concerned with all the quarterback controversy? Redskins.com's Gary Fitzgerald provides a gameday preview and 3 keys to the game for Sunday....

REDSKINS-PANTHERS GAMEDAY PREVIEW

The Redskins (3-2) travel to Charlotte, N.C., to take on the Carolina Panthers (1-5) on Sunday, Oct. 23 at Bank of America Stadium. Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET.

Quarterback John Beck is expected to make his debut as the Redskins' starter in the game, replacing Rex Grossman. Beck, in his fifth year in the ... Read More

Punter Sav Rocca Talks about his Native Australia, Eating Healthy and Spending Halloween with his Family!

10.21.2011 / Blog Posts WOW Interview Series

WOW caught up with its favorite Australian punter, Sav Rocca, to learn more about about his transition from Australian football superstar to the NFL. This past Sunday, Rocca landed two punts within the 20-yard line against his former team, the Eagles.

In this exclusive WOW interview, Rocca also reveals his favorite American TV shows (when he has time to watch), how his nutritionist wife tries to keep him healthy, and what Halloween costumes his kids will be wearing!

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As part of WOW's Football Friday - the WOW Interview Series features a different Redskins player at the end of every week ... Read More

Cheerleader Dance Class This Weekend!

10.20.2011 / Blog Posts Events Redskins

Get ready to dance!

The Redskins Cheerleaders are hosting an exclusive event for WOW members this Saturday. Learn dance routines and moves from the best and get a great workout with other WOW members!

Event Details:
Saturday, Oct. 22
10 a.m. – Noon
Sport&Health

Cheerleader Instructors: Megan, Michelle, Denise, Ashley W.

As always, this event is FREE. There will be two, one hour-long classes for different age groups. All experience levels are welcome!

Are you a WOW member and interested in attending? 

Email wowredskins@redskins.com and we'll send you more information! Read More