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Lauren Mazzo
Lauren Mazzo is a freelance writer and editor who specializes in health, fitness, nutrition, and wellness content. She's also an ACE-certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist, and is passionate about helping people live a holistically healthy lifestyle, focused on feeling good above all. Read her work on Self, Shape, and PopSugar, where she was most recently the senior fitness editor. Offline, you can catch her hopping on a flight or learning to surf, ski, or mountain bike.
Lauren Mazzo's Articles (12)
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Strength Train
How to Improve Your Posture—and Why It’s Important For Your Workouts
Bike
How Do Indoor and Outdoor Cycling Compare? A Breakdown of the Benefits, Tips, and More
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Strength Train
EMOM Workouts Can Add Variety and Challenge to Your Workouts. Here’s How to Try Them
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Strength Train
The Pistol Squat Is More Than Just a Fitness Flex. Here’s Why It’s Worth Your Time
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Cardio
Fast-Twitch Muscle Fibers Are Behind All Your Speed and Power. Here’s How to Train Them
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Strength Train
10 Weighted Core Exercises That’ll Challenge Your Abs In a Whole New Way