Lauren Bedosky

- Stress Relief -

6-Week Meditation Guide for Athletes

By Lauren Bedosky

Think you would benefit from a meditation practice but hate to sit still? Try this new approach.

- Workouts -

The Workout: The Cardio Challenge

By Lauren Bedosky

This HIIT routine reimagines the treadmill jog, burning fat and building endurance in a quick workout.

- Workouts -

The Push-Pull Workout

By Lauren Bedosky

Even out your pushes and pulls with this fat-burning, muscle-buildling, full-body workout.

- Workouts -

Two-for-One Kettlebells

By Lauren Bedosky

This full-body routine can flip from fat-burning to strength – building — simply by switching up your tempo and rep range.

- Fitness Tips -

What is Protein Pacing?

By Lauren Bedosky

Many professional athletes eat protein at regular intervals of the day — but protein pacing is beneficial for everyone.

- Fitness Tips -

Does Having Sore Muscles Mean I Had a Good Workout?

By Lauren Bedosky

There are several reasons why you might feel muscle soreness — but workout quality is not one of them.

- Fitness Tips -

New Tabata Routines

By Lauren Bedosky

A personal trainer offers several suggestions to spice up your Tabata workout — plus, a four-move Tabata workout.

- Fitness Tips -

Choosing a Plant-Based Protein Powder

By Lauren Bedosky

The best option might be a blend of pea and rice proteins. Here’s why.

- Fitness Tips -

Expert Answers: Is It Possible to Get Leaner and Stronger at the Same Time?

By Lauren Bedosky

It’s possible — but the fitter you are, the harder it might be.

- Fitness Tips -

Fitness Fix: Refine Your Row

By Lauren Bedosky

Here’s a step-by-step guide to improving your bent-over and inverted rows.

- Fitness Tips -

Expert Answers: Breathing Tips for Swimming

By Lauren Bedosky

The first step to breathing better in the water? Breathing better out of the water.

- Fitness Tips -

Expert Answers: What’s an Easier Way to Track My HRV?

By Lauren Bedosky

Measuring heart rate variability (HRV) used to involve a doctor’s visit. Now you can use smartphone applications to measure, track, and evaluate HRV on your own.

- Yoga -

Expert Answers: How Do I Choose the Right Style of Yoga for Me?

By Lauren Bedosky

Seeking a vigorous workout, total relaxation, or increased flexibility? Finding your yoga type depends on your end goal.

- Fitness Tips -

Expert Answers: Is it Safe to Exercise Barefoot at the Gym?

By Lauren Bedosky

Sure — if it’s done correctly. Here are some tips.

- Fitness Tips -

Mix Up Your Grip

By Lauren Bedosky

Try these five alternatives to the standard overhand grip to make your pull-up work for you.

- Fitness Tips -

Expert Answers: How Does Alcohol Affect My Workout?

By Lauren Bedosky

Wondering if you should hit the gym after a drink or two? Here’s what the research says.

- Fitness Tips -

Expert Answers: Exercises for Sore, Tight Hands

By Lauren Bedosky

Try these quick 30-second stretches to relieve achy hands and forearms.

- Fitness Tips -

Expert Answers: 4 Steps to Your First Pull-Up

By Lauren Bedosky

Struggling to master the unassisted pull-up? Here are four steps to get you there.

- Fitness Tips -

Expert Answers: 4 Exercises for Pain-Free Pushups

By Lauren Bedosky

Learn how to fix wrist and shoulder pain when performing a pushup.

- Fitness Tips -

Expert Answers: Assessing Baseline Fitness Level

By Lauren Bedosky

New to exercising? Before you begin, our expert recommends these tests to assess where you are now.

- Fitness Tips -

Expert Answers: How BCAAs Boost Health

By Lauren Bedosky

Curious about BCAAs? Our expert explains what they’re good for — and how to right-size your intake.