Redskins-Vikings GameDay Preview

12.23.2011 / Blog Posts Redskins

By Gary Fitzgerald

WEEK 16: Vikings (2-12) @ Redskins (5-9)

In the FedExField season finale, the Redskins host the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, Dec. 24. Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET.

The Redskins are 2-5 at FedExField this season. They have lost five straight home games after opening the season with consecutive home wins against the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals. The Vikings are 1-6 in away games this season, with their only win coming in Week 8 at Carolina.

The Vikings are expected to start rookie quarterback Christian Ponder against the Redskins. Since 2006, the Redskins have lost seven ... Read More

T.G. Powell Shares Her Fan Story

12.23.2011 / Blog Posts Redskins

WOW member T.G. Powell remembers when a football stadium in her native Colorado was named after her football-loving grandmother, making it the first stadium in the country to be named after a woman. She shares her journey to Redskins fandom and, of course, to the Women's Club in her fan story below...

I have been a football fan my whole life. Growing up, it was the women in my family that loved watching football. I spent Sunday afternoons with my grandmother and mother watching the NFL games and cheering on our favorite teams. My grandmother was a huge ... Read More

Finding Your Inner Balance

12.22.2011 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

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By Rebecca Nenner, Certified Health and Wellness Coach

Have you ever wondered why some people just seem to have it all? They can juggle their home and work life effortlessly and do it well? Why is it that some people are on top of their game and others seem to find life so difficult and laborious?

The answer lies in the ability to find your inner balance. No it’s not like walking on a tight rope; it is finding the peace within you. There are many steps that you can take to find the calm within you ... Read More

Exclusive WOW Offer: Ladies 1/4 Zip Game Theory Fleece

12.22.2011 / Blog Posts Redskins

There's still time to do some last minute holiday shopping- This fleece is perfect for a gift or to wear yourself at the last home game! Enjoy this exclusive offer from MainGate below, just for being a WOW member... Happy Holidays!

Item: Ladies 1/4 Zip Game Theory Fleece
WOW Price: $29.95
Original Retail: $49.00

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THIS DEAL!

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

You can also support Touchdown for Tots, a national toy drive benefiting the Toys for Tots Foundation, right at check-out! Donation will be added to merchandise ... Read More

WOW sits down with Lyndsay R. to talk life as a rookie Washington Redskins Cheerleader

12.21.2011 / Blog Posts Redskins WOW Interview Series

Meet Lyndsay - Redskins Cheerleader, hospice community liaison and community advocate! WOW sat down with the rookie to the first ladies of football to find out what game day looks like, tips to stay in shape and how see how Lyndsay spends her free time.

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself – How many years have you been on the team?

Hi! This is my first year with the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders, which I am so excited about. Prior to making the Redskins Cheerleading team, I also cheered professionally for the NBA. I work full time as a Community Liaison ... Read More

Fitness Myths Busted!

12.20.2011 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

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There are plenty of fitness myths floating around out there. So, what’s true and what’s false regarding your fitness routine? WOW's contributing personal trainer, Becky Johnson, shares her tips below. If you have any other myths you want to investigate, post them in the comments section below or on our Facebook page to be answered in a later post!

#1 Myth: The more you sweat, the more calories you burn.

Truth: Sweating is the process your body uses to maintain its normal temperature. Essentially, you begin to sweat because your body experiences a cooling effect ... Read More

Healthful Strategies to Navigate the Holidays

12.20.2011 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

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By Jane Jakubczak, Washington Redskins Nutritionist

I have the great fortune of working with a group of amazing dietetic students at the University of Maryland. Their enthusiasm and dedication to healthy eating inspires me everyday. I asked them to share their wisdom with WOW members. Below you will find my students’ advice on how they navigate the holidays and maintain a healthy diet.

A schedule to keep you on track to a Healthy 2012 - The older I get, the more I believe in the concept of balance. I don’t think it is any mistake that a college ... Read More

Monday Afternoon Water Cooler: Redskins beat Giants 23-10

12.19.2011 / Blog Posts Redskins

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By Brian Tinsman

Christmas came early for Redskins Nation, as the boys in Burgundy and Gold dominated Big Blue in front of a capacity New York crowd.

The Redskins offense and special teams certainly played well, running up the largest lead of the season (20 points), but it was the defense that set the tone for the day.

Giants quarterback Eli Manning struggled all day against the Redskins secondary, and frequently appeared lost and confused. When he did have the opportunity for a big play, his receivers dropped passes. When he didn’t have the opportunity, he made ... Read More

WOW's Founding Members Lead Area Youth on Holiday Shopping Spree

12.16.2011 / Blog Posts Community Redskins

WOW's founding members including Tanya Snyder, wife of Redskins owner Daniel M. Snyder, and Kiersten Allen, wife of General Manager Bruce Allen, led 50 deserving children from Thomas Pullen K-8 Arts Focus School through the Redskins Hall of Fame Store at FedExField on Thursday, Dec. 15 for a holiday shopping spree.

Each child received a $150 gift card from the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation to purchase holiday presents from the Hall of Fame Store, where all items were discounted 50 percent during the shopping spree. The children also received tickets to the Dec. 24 Redskins-Vikings game and a goody ... Read More

Redskins-Giants GameDay Preview

12.16.2011 / Blog Posts Redskins

Week 15: Redskins (4-9) @ Giants (7-6)

The Redskins take on the NFC East-leading New York Giants on Sunday, Dec. 18 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET.

The Redskins are 1-3 in the NFC East this season. Their lone victory was a 28-14 win over the Giants in Week 1 at FedExField. They subsequently lost to the Dallas Cowboys twice and the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Giants are 2-2 in the NFC East, with a 29-16 win at Philadelphia in Week 3 to go along with last Sunday's victory over Dallas. They lost ... Read More