Maggie Fazeli Fard
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: How to Use a Fitness Device Mindfully
Our fitness editor shares how she listens to her body instead of obsessing over device-driven goals.
How to Do Jumping Jacks
Finesse your form on this classic calisthenic move to amp up its cardio benefits. Explore one of its many variations for a playful and dynamic workout.
How to Do Side Plank
Boost your lateral stability, core strength, and overall balance by personalizing this body-weight training staple. Take it to the next level with two challenging variations.
Why Modifying Your Workouts Is Key to Long-Term Fitness Success
How our fitness editor personalizes her routine to make exercises easier, harder, smarter, and all-around better.
The Good-Death Movement
Death-positivity can help us reframe the end of life.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Persian Dance Lessons
Our fitness editor reconnects with her heritage through virtual Persian dance classes.
How to Train for Your First 5K
This beginner-friendly plan can help you become a 5K runner in just 90 days.
How to Train for Your First 5K
This beginner-friendly plan can help you become a 5K runner in just 90 days.
How to Test Your Mobility
The overhead squat is a fundamental move that can help test, assess, and improve your mobility.
How to Do a Kneeling Backbend
Known as Camel Pose in yoga, discover how to move safely into this front-body stretch for an invigorating experience.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Midyear Resolutions
Our fitness editor harnesses the energy of summer to tackle new goals.
Wild Heart: Katie Boué
The climber, educator, and outdoor advocate wants us to let go of preconceived notions of what it means to be “outdoorsy.”
Moving With Ease
Our fitness editor talks about the fine line between working hard and working against yourself.
How to Do the Cat-Cow
This two-part flow warms and unwinds the body, stretches the core, and mobilizes the entire spine.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Throwing It Back
Our fitness editor reminisces about the VHS tapes that introduced her to at-home fitness.
Words of Inspiration
Here a few mantras that help our fitness editor boost her motivation and focus.
Let’s Go Streaking
Our fitness editor — a self-professed nonrunner — committed to jogging daily last summer. Here’s what she learned.
How to Do the Gorilla Row
Build your back strength with this kettlebell-row variation.
The Evolution of Aly Raisman
The former competitive gymnast and two-time Olympian opens up about surviving sexual assault and moving toward healing through mindfulness and advocacy.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: What Are You Training For?
Motivation exists on a spectrum. Our fitness editor explains why it’s worth embracing the fluidity.
