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Strong Body, Strong Mind

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My Fitness Routine Pyramid

How our fitness editor is prioritizing movement instead of pursuing perfection.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Fitness Tips
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Moving Through Grief

Our fitness editor reflects on how practicing grief movement helped her stay present during personal loss.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Emotional IntelligencePersonal Development
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Mourning Movement

How physical movement can transform grief.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Mindfulness/MeditationStress
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How to Use the Treadmill for an Indoor Hiking Workout

Our fitness editor shares a favorite indoor hiking workout for the treadmill — plus, an upbeat playlist.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
CardioEquipment-Based Workouts
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Morning Movement

The benefits of moving first thing in the morning are vast and varied. Our fitness editor shares a routine that works for her.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
At-Home WorkoutsFitness Tips
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Where Do You Wobble?

Our fitness editor explores what it means to face moments of imbalance head-on — in movement and in life.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Fitness Tips
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Listening Games

Music-based workouts are a fun way to mix up a treadmill routine. Our fitness editor shares a favorite playlist.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
CardioFitness Tips
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Ode to Body Joy!

Our fitness editor reflects on shifting the focus from how she feels about her body to how she feels in her body.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
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Is Your Inner Voice Self-Sabotaging Your Fitness Efforts?

Experience Life's fitness editor shares how Sesame Street's Grover inspires her to push a little harder and finish stronger. Can he inspire you too?
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Fitness TipsHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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Build Your Own Birthday Workout

Our fitness editor celebrates her 40th with a high-energy circuit routine.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
At-Home WorkoutsWorkouts
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From Antiaging to Proaging

As she approaches a milestone birthday, our fitness editor considers her motivation to keep moving.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Active Aging
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Spring Awakening

Our fitness editor on being patient with yourself in your fitness journey.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Fitness TipsMotivation & Inspiration
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Identity Crisis

Experience Life's fitness editor talks about the benefits of adopting a fitness identity — and what happens when you lose it.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Befriending My Body

When body positivity felt out of reach, our fitness editor discovered that gratitude could help bridge the gap between self-loathing and self-acceptance.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
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From Mean Girl to Cheerleader

Our fitness editor talks about how to stop using negative self-talk to push through workouts without compromising her fitness.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Attitude/MindsetFitness Tips
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Back to School, Back to Basics

A new adventure reminds our fitness editor of the foundational elements required for making progress.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Attitude/MindsetHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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Exercise Is Supposed to Be Hard

Instead of wondering when exercise will get easier, try asking yourself, “Is it time to make this harder?”
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Attitude/MindsetFitness Tips
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Are Fitness Goals Overrated?

After years of perceived failures, our fitness editor reimagines the purpose of setting goals.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Attitude/MindsetFitness Tips
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: To Step or to Jump?

What yoga has taught our fitness editor about the importance of transitions.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Attitude/MindsetFitness Tips
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: 3 Moves to Release Shoulder Tension

Our fitness editor shares her three-part, do-anywhere stretching routine for soothing her muscles and mind.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Fitness TipsHeadaches & Migraines
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: On Chasing a New Look

Our fitness editor reflects on setting aesthetic goals without compromising physical or mental health.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Attitude/MindsetFitness Tips
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