
Emily Abbate
Emily Abbate is a freelance writer, certified fitness trainer, and host of the podcast Hurdle. You can find her work in GQ, Shape, Runner’s World, and other health and fitness publications.
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7 Active, Experiential Gifts For Everyone On Your Holiday List
Now that you can give the gift of go, shopping just got a whole lot easier.

How to Tell Your Trainer You're Not 100 Percent
If you're not feeling your best at a group fitness class, don't be afraid to speak up. Here's how.

What to Know When You're Going to a Free Group Workout
Going to a meetup fitness event? This is what you need to know.

How to Use Gamification to Make Workouts Fun Again
Fitness doesn’t have to be joyless. Introduce some gamification to make your routine more exciting.

4 Ways to Level Up Your Boring Gym Routine
You've got a good habit going, but doing the same old thing will get you the same old results. Step it up with these expert-backed tips.

How to Break Up With Your Personal Trainer
When you're not making gains or having fun, it's time to call it quits. Here's how.

How to Use Short Runs to Get Big Gains
Push the effort up to the max and sprint to torch fat and build stamina.

This Crew Wants to Redefine What a Runner Looks Like
The Pansa Boyz are here to run. They don't care what you think.


Want to Lift Heavier? Follow These 5 Tips.
Add these habits to your routine to start stacking more plates.

Ready to Try CrossFit? Give This Beginner's WOD a Try.
Top CrossFit athlete Spencer Hendel shares a workout to get you started.

Bryce Harper On His Pre-Game Training and Why He Stays Off the Internet
The baseball star and new Philly breaks down his training routine, diet, and aversion to social media.