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RDU Airport firefighter Dustin King exercises on equipment set up in the airport fire station as part of a campaign to get employees healthier in order to keep down health care costs at the airport in Morrisville NC on Sept. 6, 2013. He wears one of the air tanks they use to help condition himself for actual firefighting. He said he has lost around 50 pounds since starting the program.

Wellness program trims waistlines and health care costs at RDU

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Work a workout into your day at the beach

Since sand and water provide great natural resistance for cardio and strength workouts, the creator of the “Yoga for Surfers” DVDs has tips for getting into shape by the ocean.
FITNESS

Seniors also benefit from regular exercise

Seniors can start with five minutes of walking each day as they gradually work up to a goal of 150 minutes of walking per week.
FITNESS

Raleigh woman's weight-loss story spotlighted in Fitness magazine

Gail Michaelsen of Raleigh lost half of her body weight through diet and exercise, and now skydives and runs in 5K races. Her new fit lifestyle landed her a prominent spot in Fitness magazine.
FITNESS

Win a fitness DVD!

We’re offering a half-hour cardio workout and a little bonus to make floor exercises easier.
FITNESS

Ironman race tests bodies and spirits, snarls traffic

On Sunday, more than 2,000 people demonstrated their desire to swim, sweat and suffer their way to an ineffable blend of delirium, exhaustion and exhilaration that follows an Ironman race.
TRAFFIC

Ironman 70.3 Triathlon will result in road closures in Triangle on Sunday

More than 2,500 people are expected to swim, bike and run 70 miles between Jordan Lake and downtown Raleigh on Sunday, and some streets will be closed along their route.
FITNESS

How to live with a grown-up … kid

Is today’s 20-something yesterday’s teenager? It’s best for all if you set the ground rules early.
FITNESS

'Wearable robots' give improved mobility to people who are paralyzed

When Michael Gore stands, it’s a triumph of science and engineering. Eleven years ago, the Whiteville, N.C., man was paralyzed from the waist down in a workplace accident, yet he rises from his wheelchair and walks across the room with help from a lightweight "wearable robot."
FITNESS

Burn some fat with this DVD giveaway

We’ve got a copy of ‘Denise Austin Quick Burn Cardio.’
FITNESS

A giveaway to jumpstart your weight loss

Win a copy of trainer Bob Harper’s latest book, “Jumpstart to Skinny.”