Laura Williams Bustos, M.S.
Contributing Writer
Laura Williams, M.S., ACSM EP-C holds a master's degree in exercise and sport science and is a certified exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine. She also holds sports nutritionist, youth fitness, sports conditioning, and behavioral change specialist certifications through the American Council on Exercise. She has been writing on health, fitness, and wellness for 12 years, with bylines appearing online and in print for Men's Health, Healthline, Verywell Fit, The Healthy, Giddy, Thrillist, Men's Journal, Reader's Digest, and Runner's World. After losing her first husband to cancer in 2018, she moved to Costa Rica to use surfing, beach running, and horseback riding as part of her healing process. There, she met her current husband, had her son, and now splits time between Texas and Costa Rica.
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The Benefits of Biking for Seniors, Including the Mental and Physical Payoffs
You might find a few surprising advantages of cycling on this list.
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Wait, Exactly What Muscles Does Biking Work?
Here’s a breakdown of every muscle that’s working to help you ride.
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What Is the Average Bicycling Speed?
Use this guide to nail down the right paces for you.
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What Every Cyclist Needs to Know About Overstretching
Yes, it’s possible to take your stretching too far.
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Why Cyclists Need Anaerobic Exercise on Their Schedules
Learn how quick, high-intensity activity can improve your speed and your endurance. Plus, how anaerobic differs from aerobic exercise.
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Deep Breathing Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
Here’s how a deep breathing practice can improve your health and how to get the most of each inhale and exhale.
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Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat? Here’s What the Science Actually Says
You need both muscle and fat in the body for healthy living, but the answer to which weighs more is complicated.
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All About Fascia Stretch Therapy and How Can It Help Cyclists Go Faster
This type of stretching, which focuses on a crucial connective tissue, can improve range of motion.