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

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

Sep 8

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

Sep 8

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…

Jul 17, 2024

A New Newsletter!

Jul 17, 2024

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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.

Jan 11, 2022

7 Smart Exercises For Your Messed-Up Back

Jan 11, 2022

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A No-Equipment Move That Seriously Challenges Your Abs

Bonus: a (still-hard!) modification

Dec 27, 2021

A No-Equipment Move That Seriously Challenges Your Abs

Dec 27, 2021

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A Shoulder-Strengthener That Works The Lower Body Too

The push press is fun, challenging, and efficient

Dec 20, 2021

A Shoulder-Strengthener That Works The Lower Body Too

Dec 20, 2021

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

It feels amazing (and looks fancy, too!)

Dec 13, 2021

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

Dec 13, 2021

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Biceps Curls, Three Ways

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

Dec 6, 2021

Biceps Curls, Three Ways

Dec 6, 2021

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A No-Equipment Move To Counteract Too Much Sitting

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

Nov 29, 2021

A No-Equipment Move To Counteract Too Much Sitting

Nov 29, 2021

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Build Shoulder and Deep Core Strength With One Dumbbell

Meet the rowtation!

Nov 22, 2021

Build Shoulder and Deep Core Strength With One Dumbbell

Nov 22, 2021

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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.

Nov 15, 2021

Instantly Release Shoulder and Neck Tension With This Counterintuitive Move

Nov 15, 2021

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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