Lauren Mazzo
Lauren Mazzo is a freelance writer and editor specializing 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, Peloton, Travel + Leisure, 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.
It’s Time You Gave the Mighty Chickpea the Love It Deserves
Looking for the next big food thing? The only thing more impressive than chickpeas’ nutrition facts are the number of ways you can eat them.
The Benefits of Ankle Weights—and How to Use Them Properly
We chatted with fitness experts about ankle weights benefits, plus safety tips, how to use them properly, and the best options for you.
Hip Adduction Exercises Are the Secret to Lower-Body Strength and Mobility. Here Are 5 Moves to Try
To build a strong and mobile lower body without any aches or pains, hip adduction exercises are key. Here are the best moves to try.
Hip Abduction Exercises Are the Secret to a Strong, Pain-Free Lower Body. Try These 5 Moves
To build a strong, stable lower body without any aches or pains, you need hip abduction exercises. Here are the best moves to try.
Can You Do Cardio After Leg Day? Here’s What Science Says About FitTok’s Most Recent Debate
Wondering about the benefits and drawbacks of doing cardio after leg day? Here's what fitness pros and research suggest.
