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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How to Use Short Runs to Get Big Gains

Push the effort up to the max and sprint to torch fat and build stamina.

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This Crew Wants to Redefine What a Runner Looks Like

The Pansa Boyz are here to run. They don't care what you think.

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5 Simple Ways to Increase Your Stamina

Use these methods to keep going stronger, longer.

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Want to Lift Heavier? Follow These 5 Tips.

Add these habits to your routine to start stacking more plates.

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Ready to Try CrossFit? Give This Beginner's WOD a Try.

Top CrossFit athlete Spencer Hendel shares a workout to get you started.

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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.

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