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Wise & Well

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Anna Maltby

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Sep 8, 2025

Are Weighted Vests the Perimenopause Magic Bullet We Want Them to Be?

What these popular fitness tools can — and can’t — do

A screenshot of an Instagram search result page with many reels touting the purported benefits of walking with weighted vests

Anna Maltby

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Jul 17, 2024

A New Newsletter!

Hey friends. It’s been so, so long since I checked in on Medium. A lot has changed! And I’ve really missed writing about fitness. Medium…

A New Newsletter!

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Better Humans

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Anna Maltby

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Jan 11, 2022

7 Smart Exercises For Your Messed-Up Back

These moves are for you if you’re prone to back pain and you want to strengthen your body, feel better, and prevent future problems.

7 Smart Exercises For Your Messed-Up Back

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Better Humans

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Anna Maltby

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Dec 27, 2021

A No-Equipment Move That Seriously Challenges Your Abs

Bonus: a (still-hard!) modification

A No-Equipment Move That Seriously Challenges Your Abs

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Better Humans

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Anna Maltby

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Dec 20, 2021

A Shoulder-Strengthener That Works The Lower Body Too

The push press is fun, challenging, and efficient

A Shoulder-Strengthener That Works The Lower Body Too

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Better Humans

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Anna Maltby

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Dec 13, 2021

A Stretch to Bring Relief to Your Lower Back, Hips, and More

It feels amazing (and looks fancy, too!)

A Stretch to Bring Relief to Your Lower Back, Hips, and More

In

Better Humans

by

Anna Maltby

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Dec 6, 2021

Biceps Curls, Three Ways

How varying your style of curl will help you get even stronger

Biceps Curls, Three Ways

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Better Humans

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Anna Maltby

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Nov 29, 2021

A No-Equipment Move To Counteract Too Much Sitting

If your holiday was a little too relaxing, try this.

A No-Equipment Move To Counteract Too Much Sitting

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Better Humans

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Anna Maltby

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Nov 22, 2021

Build Shoulder and Deep Core Strength With One Dumbbell

Meet the rowtation!

Build Shoulder and Deep Core Strength With One Dumbbell

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Better Humans

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Anna Maltby

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Nov 15, 2021

Instantly Release Shoulder and Neck Tension With This Counterintuitive Move

It looks a little weird but feels amazing — and could even help you feel less stressed.

Instantly Release Shoulder and Neck Tension With This Counterintuitive Move

Anna Maltby

Anna Maltby

Editor and writer. Past: Elemental, Real Simple, Refinery29, SELF. Certified personal trainer; prenatal and postnatal exercise specialist. Cat & person mom.

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