Under Armour et al. make sweat-wicking clothes de rigueur these days
Under Armour et al. make sweat-wicking clothes de rigueur these days
Under Armour et al. have made perspiration-wicking clothing de rigueur, and they’re just getting started. Workout clothes made with the right fabrics can carry moisture away from the skin, keeping the wearer drier and more comfortable. This discovery has changed how people view what they wear to exercise, run errands and even just hang out.
 
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U.S. Olympic diving team trains at Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center
(The Washington Post, July 31, 2012; 4:57 PM)
 
Jair Lynch, silver medalist in Atlanta, on life after the Olympics
(The Washington Post, July 17, 2012; 10:18 AM)
 
Jessica Long, amputee swimmer, in her third Paralympic Games at age 20
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Washington Kastles coach Murphy Jensen offers tennis tips
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Naked Foot 5K spotlights barefoot running in Washington
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CrossFit Kids gets children to exercise
(The Washington Post, June 19, 2012; 1:54 PM)
 
Rockville gym caters to clients with disabilities
(The Washington Post, June 12, 2012; 9:41 PM)
 
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(The Washington Post, June 4, 2012; 9:05 PM)
 
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Wellness Corporate Solutions, Washington region’s healthiest workplace
(The Washington Post, May 29, 2012; 11:02 AM)
 
President’s Council on Fitness backs Wii, Kinect and other video games
(The Washington Post, May 15, 2012; 9:31 AM)
 
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(The Washington Post, May 8, 2012; 8:26 AM)
 
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(The Washington Post, April 30, 2012; 11:14 PM)
 
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University Park trains its kids for a 5K
(The Washington Post, April 17, 2012; 11:20 AM)
 
The world’s youngest Zumba instructor
(The Washington Post, April 10, 2012; 7:00 AM)
 
Alexandria’s Brooke Curran on winning the Antarctica Marathon
(The Washington Post, April 2, 2012; 6:14 PM)
 
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The challenges of exercising for some Muslim and Orthodox Jewish women
(The Washington Post, March 20, 2012; 9:41 AM)
 
Denise Austin gets office workers out of their chairs
(The Washington Post, March 6, 2012; 2:36 PM)
 
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(The Washington Post, March 6, 2012; 2:36 PM)
 
MovNat: Learning how to move as we were intended to
(The Washington Post, February 21, 2012; 11:48 AM)
 
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(The Washington Post, February 13, 2012; 10:56 PM)
 
Overnight relay preparation
(The Washington Post, February 15, 2012; 9:51 AM)
 
Redskin London Fletcher’s fitness regimen
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My workplace fitness resolution
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Holiday exercise moves from boxers Lamont Peterson, Seth Mitchell
(The Washington Post, December 6, 2011; 3:22 PM)
 
U-Md. Terps’ cutbacks and why big universities need small sports
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Washington Sports Clubs launch exercise hotline for Thanksgiving
(The Washington Post, November 22, 2011; 10:28 AM)
 
Flag football: It’s the girls’ turn to play
(The Washington Post, November 15, 2011; 9:11 AM)
 
D.C.’s fitness scene makes room for ballet-inspired exercise classes
(The Washington Post, November 8, 2011; 11:56 AM)
 
Campaign encourages older Americans to start exercising
(The Washington Post, November 1, 2011; 10:19 AM)
 
The Misfits: Marine Corps Marathon using social media to help track runners
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The Misfits: Completing a triple Ironman requires mental dedication
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(The Washington Post, September 20, 2011; 8:22 AM)
 
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(The Washington Post, September 27, 2011; 10:05 AM)
 
Minimalist shoes are not just for running
(The Washington Post, September 13, 2011; 8:29 AM)
 
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(The Washington Post, September 6, 2011; 7:53 AM)
 
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Sudden death during exercise: How we fall short protecting young athletes
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