Health & Fitness - Arlington Magazine

Where to Play Pickleball In and Around Arlington

Grab your paddle and prepare to dink, ace and volley on these indoor and outdoor courts throughout Northern Virginia.

Falls Church Named Healthiest Community in America

The Little City earned the top spot based on high scores in several health-related metrics, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Arlington is America’s ‘Fittest City’—Again

Community resources, abundant parks and walkability earn the county the top spot for the seventh year in a row.

What We’re Learning About Menopause and HRT

Women of a certain age are frustrated, fired up and tired of suffering. A new medical specialty is emerging.

8 Myths About Sun Safety

Arlington dermatologist Courtney Herbert sets the record straight about how to guard against skin-damaging solar radiation.

Work Up a Sweat at These Free Outdoor Fitness Classes

Where to find free outdoor cardio, yoga, Pilates, barre, boot camps, weight training, bike outings and dance workshops.

Pretty Hikes Within Two Hours of Arlington

The experts at Casual Adventure share some of their favorite spots for an escape into nature, from novice trails to serious climbs.

How to Find Relief from Spring Allergies

Arlington allergist Sally Joo Bailey explains what triggers seasonal sniffles and what can soothe them.

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10 Spa and Wellness Resorts to Visit This Year

Feeling stressed? Treat yourself to yoga, body treatments, pretty scenery and other mood boosters at these relaxing hideaways.

Here’s the Skinny on Those New Weight-Loss Drugs

Arshad Ali, an obesity specialist at VHC Health, discusses the pros and cons of Ozempic, including the criteria for getting a prescription.

Fentanyl: The Deadliest Dose

Teens don’t always know what’s in the drugs they’re using. The pill they think is Oxy or Xanax could contain fentanyl—and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Five New Arlington Gyms to Try in 2024

Resolve to try a cycling, conditioning, stretching or boxing workout at one of these recently opened or soon-to-arrive fitness clubs.