Emily Shiffer
Freelance Writer
Emily Shiffer has worked as a writer for over 10 years, covering everything from health and wellness to entertainment and celebrities. She previously was on staff at SUCCESS, Men's Health, and Prevention magazines. Her freelance writing has been featured in Women's Health, Runner's World, PEOPLE, and more. Emily is a graduate of Northwestern University, where she majored in magazine journalism at the Medill School of Journalism and minored in musicology. Currently residing in Charleston, South Carolina, Emily enjoys instructing barre, surfing, and long walks on the beach with her miniature Dachshund, Gertrude.
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This Guy Lost 20 Pounds and Got Ripped with Simple Strategies
"This journey doesn't have to be all fancy and sophisticated."
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6 Signs You're Losing Muscle While Dieting
Ever feel a little sluggish at the gym? It could be happening to you.
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The Top 10 Expert-Backed Ways to Treat Sore Muscles
Here's what really works to relieve post-workout achesāand what doesn't.
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What Should Your Resting Heart Rate Really Be?
See if yours is too high, too low, or in the healthy zone.
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6 Things to Know About Flu Vaccine Side Effects
Mild side effects are common.
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The 25 Best High-Protein, Low-Carb Foods
They're also high-deliciousness.
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Hot would be an understatement.
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How Daymond John Lost 40 Pounds in 7 Monthsāand Maintains It
The first step for the busy Shark Tank investor? Cutting out alcohol.
The Best Stretches to Help You Get Rid of Shin Splints
We asked physical therapists for the best methods to relieve your pain.
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Lady Gaga Shows Off Her Sculpted Abs in New TikTok Video
The singer, 36, is a long-time yogi, and it shows.
How Many Steps Are in a Mile
If you're working to ramp up your step count, it can help to understand just how far you're going.
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Halle Berry Shows Off Toned Butt and Legs at 54 in New Swimsuit Selfie
"Back at the beach."
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Rachel Bilson Eats a Burger and Flaunts Toned Legs in a Swimsuit in Rare IG Pic
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What Is Whey Protein? Here's Everything You Need to Know.
Learn about the benefits, risks, and more.
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Actress Joey King Posted a Video of Herself Crushing a Deadlift Workout
She just hit a new personal record.
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One Ride on a Peloton Got This Man Hooked on Cycling and Helped Him Lose 80 Pounds
ā[Cycling] was the key that unlocked my potential.ā
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Brie Larson Showed Off Her 'Captain Marvel' Strength in a Sled Workout Video
She can also hip thrust 400 pounds and deadlift 200 pounds.
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5 High-tech Peloton Alternatives for At-Home Spin Workouts
Step up your at-home cycling game with these streaming spin class options.
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How This Man Went From Totally Sedentary to Multi-Time Ironman Finisher
āMy friends and family call me an athlete. It is hard sometimes to really own that now, but Iām learning to wear that badge.ā
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Watch This Guy Get Crushed By a Pro Female Bodybuilder's Workout
Will Tennyson attempts bodybuilder Valerie Ratelle's high-volume leg day workout.
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Watch Pro Strongmen and Bodybuilders Take a Grip Strength Challenge
Bodybuilder Jujumufu and former World's Strongest Man Martins Licis square off.
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A Top Trainer Shares 5 Red Flags That Are Destroying Your Deadlifts
Athlean-X's Jeff Cavaliere C.S.C.S. breaks down the mistake you need to avoid to achieve the perfect deadlift.
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What Happened When This Average Guy Did 30 Days of Weighted Vest Training
He added the extra load to improve his pullups for a head-to-head contest. Did it work?
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A Top Trainer Shares His Killer 10-Minute No-Gear Full-Body Workout
Athlean-X coach Jeff Cavaliere designed this bodyweight workout to hit every major muscle group.
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Watch Jennifer Lopez Crush a Challenging Workout on Instagram
Strength and weight training help keep her super-fit.
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A Top Trainer Shares the Best Back Exercises That Don't Use Machines
Marcus Filly demos 8 exercises to sculpt your back without hitting the cable tower.
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4 Stretches to Relieve a Tight Low Back
Squat University's Dr. Aaron Horschig, DPT, shows you how to get rid of a stiff lower back.
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The Workout 'Euphoria' Star Javon 'Wanna' Walton Uses to Shine Onscreen
The standout actor and boxer shared his challenging at-home workout.
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A Top Trainer Demos His 15 Favorite Exercises to Grow Your Shoulders
Jeremy Ethier breaks down his best picks for each of the three regions of your shoulders.
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A Top Trainer Breaks Down the Most Common Chest Training Mistakes
Eugene Teo shares 5 reasons your chest isn't growingāand what you should change to fix that.
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Brian Shaw Shares a Super High-Volume Strongman Workout
The 4-time World's Strongest Man is pushing hard to prep for 2022 competitions with this high-rep session.
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A Top Trainer Shows How He Makes 'Simple' Moves Harder for More Gains
Marcus Filly shares how he manipulates basic and bodyweight exercises to increase the challenge of your workouts.