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This is a list of my 9 favorite books for a thoughtful, inclusive look at fitness, exercise, and food! Over the last three years, I've learned loads from these authors and their often personal stories. I've included Bookshop links because independent bookstores (American Booksellers Association) receive
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It's the most common and consequential Google search most people make to start strength training: "workout plan for beginners." The results are dizzying, full of jargon and strangers' opinions. I wish I'd found clear, direct, and safe instructions when I started trying strength
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Podcasts are a wealth of knowledge, and I think the right voices can make a college course feel like a friendly hangout. I also believe in valuing voices beyond those privileged by the mainstream fitness industry. So much of "fitness" is understanding your relationship with your body and
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"What's your fitness tech stack?" Okay, no one has specifically asked me that, but they should. There are six apps I've used regularly over the last six years to push myself and watch my progress. I've recommended each of these apps to
Exercise
"What kind of exercise should I do?" The best exercise is the one you enjoy — but finding it can take time. The database on this page is your source for nearly 400 activity variations to consider. You might be surprised to see how many common activities can be