When You Shouldn’t Push Through the Pain
Fitness junkies thrive on pushing through tough workouts. After all, few things are more rewarding than tackling an intense routine and coming out victorious — and drenched in sweat. But, at some...
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 Often You Should Exercise When You’re Trying to Lose Weight
There are many great reasons to follow a regular fitness routine. After all, cardio and resistance training offer a host of health-related benefits, from lowering blood pressure and bad...
Is it Better to Do Full- or Split-Body Strength-Training Workouts?
Your reasons for following a strength-training regimen may be clear — greater bone and muscle strength, injury prevention, better sports performance — but figuring out the best way to structure...
What’s the Best Time of Day to Exercise for Weight Loss?
Some people insist that getting your workout done first thing in the morning is the key to successful weight loss. Other exercise devotees tout the benefits of sweating before bed. So, who’s right?...
Take HIIT to a New Level With Metabolic Conditioning
If you’ve been on the fitness scene anytime during the past several years, chances are you’re already familiar with high-intensity interval training. But you may not have heard about metabolic...