- Fitness Tips -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: My Anchor
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor explains why an annual kettlebell-swing challenge brought an unexpected benefit during turbulent times.
Maggie Fazeli Fard
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Walk It Out
By Maggie Fazeli FardAmid the coronavirus crisis, a step challenge helps our fitness editor regain her footing.
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Start Where You Are
By Maggie Fazeli FardWhile running with Olympian Carrie Tollefson, our fitness editor rekindles her love of an old pastime.
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: How a Break in Routine Can Bring Out the Best in Fitness
By Maggie Fazeli FardMixing up her workout routine with Zumba classes, our fitness editor discovers new steps to fitness.
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Rethinking Before and After
By Maggie Fazeli FardIt’s possible to grow — as an athlete and a person — without trying to control the outcome.
- Editor's Note -
Our Lives in These Pages
By Jamie MartinHow the Experience Life team’s real-life experiences influence our coverage of healthy-living topics.
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: My Favorite Workout
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor reflects on the two-move routine currently setting her heart — and glutes — on fire.
- General Health -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Earn Your Beast Mode
By Maggie Fazeli FardWhy our fitness editor says mechanics, consistency, and intensity — in that order — are the keys to fitness progress.
- Workouts -
BREAK IT DOWN: The Romanian Deadlift
By Maggie Fazeli FardHome in on the hip hinge to reap the glute- and hamstring-building rewards of the RDL.
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Just Do It?
By Maggie Fazeli FardOvercoming the inertia of irregular workouts can be challenging. Here's how our fitness editor finds the the motivation to move.
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How to Make Time for Fitness
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor describes how she learned to carve out time for exercise in her hectic schedule.
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BREAK IT DOWN: Upward-Facing Dog
By Maggie Fazeli FardImprove your form to get all the benefits of this deep, front-body stretch.
- Fitness Tips -
BREAK IT DOWN: The Lunge
By Maggie Fazeli FardFine-tune your form to strengthen your glutes, quads — and, yes, even your knees.
- Personal Development -
How to Embrace Your Innate Creativity
By Maggie Fazeli FardThe world needs more creative people — including you.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor reflects on her favorite children’s book and what it can teach us about heeding our bodies’ intuition in the gym.
- Sports/Recreation -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: In Praise of Mud Runs
By Maggie Fazeli FardRaised in pristine white dresses, our fitness editor has learned the value — and joy — of getting dirty.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: True Strength
By Maggie Fazeli FardBeing strong is only partly physical, says our fitness editor. It's also mental, emotional, spiritual, and social.
- Fitness Tips -
BREAK IT DOWN: The Squat
By Maggie Fazeli FardBuild essential strength with this powerhouse move.
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: How to Trust Yourself at the Gym
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor shares her struggle to find a fitness regimen — and mindset — that's effective and fun.
- Editor's Note -
Time Lapse
By Jamie MartinEditor in chief Jamie Martin on slowing down and enjoying the moment.
- Fitness Tips -
Expert Answers: What Are the Benefits of Collagen
By Maggie Fazeli FardCollagen — and its gelative derivatives — is used to support hair, skin, muscle, and blood-cell regeneration.