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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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What Your Body Composition Metrics Actually Say About Your Health

It's important to know more than just your weight.

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What Pushed Runners to Tackle Next-Level Goals—and How That Can Help You Achieve Yours

Wyatt Moss and Thomas Bailey both took on lofty endurance challenges last year. Here's how you can use what they learned to tackle your own.

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10 Sprint Workouts That Use Speed Intervals to Make You Faster

Build power and speed with these training plans for the track, road, and treadmill.

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How World-Class Hurdler Rai Benjamin Eats and Trains to Race for Gold

Benjamin, who just took silver at the biggest track competition of the year, depends on routine (and Whole Foods) for success.

Running is one of the best ways to stay fit

19 Running Workouts for All Types of Runners

You can use these running workouts to prep for a mile run up to a marathon—or just to get outside and go.

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Experts Answered 10 Questions About Running to Lose Weight for Men Over 40

Running can be a great way to get back in shape—if you do it right.

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20 Fitness Podcasts to Get You Pumped for the Gym

These shows will help to give your brain a workout, too.

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Peloton's Cody Rigsby Wants You to Think Outside the Box With New Adidas Collection

One of the mega-popular home fitness platform's top trainers breaks down the new gear collab.

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The 10 Best Indoor Cycling Shoes That Will Take Your Riding to the Next Level

Whether you’re riding a Peloton at home or hitting the saddle at the gym, these picks will help you get more out of every workout.

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I Tried Virtual Personal Training Sessions in Case I Never Go Back to a Gym

Here's what it's like to work with a personal trainer without ever actually being in the same room.

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8 Treadmill Workouts to Bring Your Love for Running Inside

These training sessions from Nike Running Coach Jes Woods will get you moving indoors.

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How to Know Which Training Shoes Are Best for You

You shouldn't just be wearing the same ratty pair of Chucks for every type of workout.

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