John Carlinโs Outdoors: E-Bikes test
E-Bikes are the fastest growing segment of the bike industry. John Carlin set out to see why they are so popular, by putting one to the test around town and on the steep, rocky trails of Roanoke's Mill Mountain.
Yoga to manage chronic pain, maintain mobility | Consumer Reports
Yoga, which blends movements and poses with deep breathing, meditation, and stretching, has many potential health and physical benefits that can help you ease your chronic pain.
Planet Fitness to offer teens free summer membership starting May 15
Teens between the ages of 14 and 19 can work out at Planet Fitness for free until August 31 with the High School Summer Pass, according to the gymโs website.
Cold sweat that can be good: 5 tips for running in chillier weather
While itโs not as comfortable and it might be easier to lose motivation this time of year, colder winter days shouldn't prevent you from running outside.
โClosing the gap for a cureโ: Team of 12 living with Parkinsonโs Disease to run in Blue Ridge Relay
Renee Trent from Lynchburg will be participating in Team Synapse at the Blue Ridge Relay, raising awareness and funds to help find a cure for PD
Cyprus holds rig security drills amid hydrocarbon tensions
Ships and aircraft from eight nations are taking part in annual drills to boost safety and security procedures on vessels and oil rigs off Cyprusโ southern coastline amid ongoing tensions with neighboring Turkey over competing claims to hydrocarbon reserves.
Hot yoga 101: Everything to know, bring, prepare yourself for -- before your first class
Regardless of whether youโre trying to tone your muscles, shed a few pounds before bathing suit season, get stronger or healthier overall or increase your flexibility, most doctors and health experts would likely agree: yoga is truly an incredible workout.
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Now virtual 4th of July race raises money for children across the region
ROANOKE, Va. Heres one Independence Day tradition you can still do, run in the Four on the Fourth race. However, itll be a bit different because this years race, which supports the Boys and Girls Club of SWVA, is virtual. All the proceeds from Four on the Fourth go to Boys and Girls Club of SWVA. Your race registration can make a big difference to Boys and Girls Club. Race registration numbers are low this year, which is a concern, especially given that the race sold out in 2019.
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Go the distance: Virtual interstate challenge benefits local food banks
ROANOKE, Va. Blue Ridge Racing is challenging you to run 325 miles within the next few months to help fill local food banks. Its part of the new virtual interstate challenge. The challenge lasts a total of 81 days, but if you start today you need to play catch up. A portion of registration proceeds and separate donations will go to Feeding Southwest Virginia and Blue Ridge Area Food Banks to disperse to smaller organizations. Blue Ridge Racing told 10 News there are participants from across the country, Canada and the UK.
We tried a bunch of at-home YouTube workouts: Here are 7 we loved especially
With COVID-19 cases surging again, perhaps youโre taking a break from the gym. Or maybe you just enjoy at-home workouts, regardless of whatโs going on around you. Some people are always be looking for ways to stay active and in shape.
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Feeling restless? This workout was made for anyone whoโs got some energy (or stress) to burn
Finding the time to get a workout right now is either much easier or much harder. 20 burpees -- From a standing position, place your hands on the floor between your feet, jump your feet back to a full plank, do a pushup, hop back up on your feet and jump up. Jump rope or high knees -- Instead of counting reps here, you can set a timer. Try one complete minute of jumping rope or high knees for each set. Check these out for a quick demonstration: Hip thrusts | burpees | sumo squats | high knees | skater lunges | dips.