Maggie Fazeli Fard
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Adventure Quest
Our fitness editor tests the waters on a paddleboard — and discovers the benefits of leaving her comfort zone.
How to Do the Kettlebell Snatch
Take control of this dynamic move to burn fat and build strength.
The Real-Fitness Manifesto
Our best fitness tips to help you move well, recover fully, and achieve your fittest life.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Just Do It?
Overcoming the inertia of irregular workouts can be challenging. Here’s how our fitness editor finds the the motivation to move.
How to Do the Hollow-Body Hold
Strengthen your core with this gymnastics and Pilates staple, and discover how to progress the move for an added challenge.
A Sea Change
Our fitness editor picks up a kayak paddle to explore one of her favorite vacation areas in a new way.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Can You Lift a Million Pounds?
Our fitness editor weighs in on the benefits of friendly fitness competitions.
How to Do the Calf Raise
Tweak your technique to build lower-body strength and resilience, and see three variations of the move.
How to Make Time for Fitness
Our fitness editor describes how she learned to carve out time for exercise in her hectic schedule.
How to Do Upward-Facing Dog
Improve your form to get all the benefits of this deep, front-body stretch.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Remember Who You’re Here For
Our fitness editor talks about finding deeper meaning — and personal connection — in workouts.
How to Do the Lunge
Fine-tune your form to strengthen your glutes, quads — and, yes, even your knees. Learn how to add variety to the move with five variations.
How to Embrace Your Innate Creativity
The world needs more creative people — including you.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Strength for All
Our fitness editor flexes her muscles at a fundraiser for LGBTQ youth.
How to Do the Bench Press
Fine-tune your form — and breathing rhythm — to make the most of this strength-building staple.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Reconnect With Your Backside
Our fitness editor reconnects with her backside and discovers that great glutes are about more than brute strength.
How to Do the Glute Bridge
Finesse your form of the bridge to build a strong derrière that powers you in athletics — and in life. Try four challenging bridge variations that will target and challenge your glutes.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: What Your Workout Is Missing
Our fitness editor explores movement through her senses, peeling back the exercise experience layer by layer.
How to Do a Kettlebell Carry
Build your core, upper back, grip, balance, and endurance with this simple full-body move. Explore five variations to add variety to your workout routine.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: The Thrill of the Trapeze
Our adventurous fitness editor learns to fly through the air with the greatest of ease — eventually.