Can You Really Lose Weight By Walking?
What’s not to love about walking? It’s free, easy and offers tons of health benefits. But can it help you lose weight? On the one hand, walking may help prevent weight gain over time,...
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.
The One Exercise You Should Add to Your Workout Routine
The Turkish get-up (TGU) is the total package when it comes to exercise. This full-body move takes you from lying flat on your back to standing upright, then back to lying flat. It may sound...
7 Ways to Learn to Love Cardio
Like it or not, cardio is a vital component of your healthy lifestyle. “Cardio exercise burns more calories than other forms of exercise and is important for long-term cardiovascular...
7 Ways to Learn to Love Stretching
Few things are as universally-disliked among exercisers as stretching. “Many people hate stretching because they associate it with physically unpleasant sensations,” says Nikki Naab-Levy, a...
7 Ways to Learn to Love Weightlifting
Some people just plain hate lifting weights. That’s unfortunate, considering enjoyment is key for sticking with a lifting routine long enough to see the strength- and muscle-building...