How to Get Back Into Exercise After Injury
Few things are more frustrating to an avid exerciser than being sidelined by an injury, so once you’re cleared to start your routine again, it can be too easy to jump back in without thinking....
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.
How Much Cardio Is Too Much?
Cardio is essential for general health and fitness. As the American Heart Association notes, aerobic exercise keeps your heart, lungs and circulatory system healthy, which helps reduce your risk of...
3 Post-Workout Mistakes and How to Fix Them
The last thing you want to do after putting in so much work at the gym or on the road is to compromise your results. Unfortunately, many of us fall into bad post-workout habits that limit our...
The Best Ways to Handle Muscle Cramps
Muscle cramps. Charley horses. Muscle spasms. No matter what you call them, those twitches are downright annoying — not to mention painful — especially when they hit during your workout or when...
Does Yoga Count as a Workout?
Thanks to the wide variety of styles, yoga appeals to new and experienced exercisers alike. But does your Bikram, hatha or ashtanga class actually qualify as a workout? Well, that may depend on...