Why You Shouldn’t Use Exercise to ‘Earn’ Your Food
Have you ever said to yourself, “I can only go out for dinner with friends if I go to a 60-minute cycle class first”? Or, “Once I run off 600 calories, I can get my favorite dessert from the...
Lauren Bedosky
About the Author
Lauren is a freelance fitness writer who specializes in covering running and strength training topics. She writes for a variety of national publications, including Men’s Health, Runner’s World, SHAPE and Women’s Running. She lives in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, with her husband and their three dogs.
Do Late Workouts Really Mess With Sleep?
Sleep and exercise have a mutually beneficial relationship. Exercise, for example, tends to help you sleep better. “If you exercise at any point during the day, it’s going to improve your...
Everything You Need to Know About Muscle Fiber Types
Your muscles help power your every move — from walking to running to sprinting. And your muscles are made up of countless cells known as muscle fibers. These hard-working muscle fibers are split...
Does Exercise Increase or Decrease Hunger?
From building muscle to burning calories to keeping your heart strong, exercise affects your body in many ways. Exercise — especially long and intense exercise — can even change how your body...
The Most Common Squat Mistakes to Avoid
Squats are one of the most effective lower body exercises. This basic move strengthens an impressive number of muscles, mainly the glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves. Plus, squats are a...