Julia Malacoff
Julia (@jmalacoff) is a seasoned writer and editor who focuses on fitness, nutrition, and health. She's also a certified personal trainer and Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach. Based in Amsterdam, she bikes every day and travels around the world in search of tough sweat sessions and the best vegetarian fare.
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Most of us don’t identify with being a yoga person, but you can still
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Stretching and mobility exercises for your feet help prevent injury so you can walk
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The location of your body fat (and the type) may matter more than how
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These low-impact workouts are joint-friendly but also offer other benefits you haven’t heard about.
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Here’s how and why to integrate workout classes into your fitness routine.
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We sleep more in the winter. Here are five tips for better sleep when
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Your glutes, hamstrings and hips are often weak spots. Wake up a sleepy backside
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Back strength is a common weak spot. Since we can’t see these muscles in
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Shoulder strength is a common weak spot, but these exercises help keep the most
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Core strength is a common weak spot, but these exercises help strengthen your midsection.
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REM is mysterious, but we know it’s important. Here are five tips to get
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Whether the race is virtual or in-person, here’s how to pick up the pace
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From the trails to cement sidewalks, experts weigh in on the pros and cons
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These life-changing side benefits of becoming a runner go way beyond physical fitness.
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Learning to accept your body is the first step toward meeting future goals.
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These mental tricks make taking your daily walks feel much easier.
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These less-obvious sleep problems may be rooted in stress.
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Here’s why you shouldn’t sweep anxiety under the rug, and why getting it under
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Low-protein diets have been shown to help prolong your life (thanks, fresh veggies), but
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Both biological and mental factors are at play when it comes to why eating
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Heart rate spiking early? It could be anxiety. Here’s how to adjust your workout.
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Evolve your coping skills for these rapidly-changing times, when anxiety is at an all-time
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If you need an energy boost and want to lose weight, walking in the
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Create your own workout with these must-know kettlebell exercises.
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Augment your nutrition knowledge — from fiber to intuitive eating — with these RD-recommended books.
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Here are a dozen workout cues that make trainers cringe, and what to do
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These lesser-known muscles won’t give you a six-pack, but they are critical to a
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These simple tips, ranging from brainstorming to self-care, help you get the most out
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Walking can definitely move the needle when you’re looking to shed pounds, but it also
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From healthier breakfasts to fewer impulse buys, RDs share how to make positive quarantine
