21 Mar 2013

Get Your Swing Ready for Summer

Tennis on the Hill yesterday announced the addition of an instructor for adults.  That means you can start getting your serve in shape for summer!  (The US Open is only five months away – you know you like to at least be good enough to pretend you’re a contender.) The new instructor means they have now […]


26 Mar 2012

Channeling My Inner Beyoncé: A Workout In Stilettos

By Heather Cipu I’ve been known on occasion to dance wildly around my apartment when a song I particularly love comes on (don’t judge, you know you do it too), and I’m often in awe of how someone like Beyoncé does her thing in 5 inch stilettos.  My dancing is usually done barefoot and my […]


26 Mar 2012

Go With the Flow and Learn to Row

This spring, why not enjoy the unseasonably warm weather? Go with the flow — of the Anacostia River that is. Capitol Hill is close to some well-worn walking, jogging and biking paths, but for a more unique cardio routine, you may want to head to the Anacostia Boathouse and give crew a try. The Capital Rowing […]


04 Jan 2012

New Year's Resolution: You vs. The Gym

It’s everybody’s favorite thing to sleep through in the morning:  Exercise.  If you’re a regular gym-goer, you’ve noticed the January crowds.  I’ve even seen a number of runners despite the freezing temps.  It’s may be a cliche, but how does one really stick to an exercise plan?  Sure, there are plenty of motivations now … […]


19 May 2011

First Up: Tennis on the Hill, Next Step: Wimbledon

If you harbor preconceived notions about New Englanders playing tennis while wearing collared shirts and coordinated outfits, I’m here to tell you, well, you’re right. In the Boston suburb where I grew up, playing tennis was pretty much a given. There were a number of courts and clubs around town where tennis was played, and […]


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