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5 Exercises to Improve Your Balance and Age Well
Feb 22, 2025
5 Exercises to Improve Your Balance and Age Well
Feb 22, 2025

A reworking of my first article for The New York Times! This one highlights the exercises in that first article from 2022.

Feb 22, 2025
How To Do A Romanian Deadlift
Feb 14, 2025
How To Do A Romanian Deadlift
Feb 14, 2025

Article for The New York Times describing how to do one of my favorite lifts: the Romanian Deadlift.

Feb 14, 2025
A 15-Minute Full-Body Kettlebell Workout
Jan 8, 2025
A 15-Minute Full-Body Kettlebell Workout
Jan 8, 2025

An assignment for The New York Times Well section about a 15-minute kettlebell workout for all levels.

Jan 8, 2025
Yes, You Can Get a Workout in 10 Minutes
Jan 2, 2025
Yes, You Can Get a Workout in 10 Minutes
Jan 2, 2025

Assignment for The New York Times Well section about a 10-minute HIIT workout.

Jan 2, 2025
Moments: Larry the Local
Nov 24, 2024
Moments: Larry the Local
Nov 24, 2024

An article for Surfline about how a life-changing encounter helped one man start practicing radical kindness in the water.

Nov 24, 2024
Infrared heat is all the rage -- and it may really come with health benefits
Nov 13, 2024
Infrared heat is all the rage -- and it may really come with health benefits
Nov 13, 2024

Article for National Geographic about the science behind infrared heat, and how it’s used in both clinical settings and in Pilates classes.

Nov 13, 2024
What to Do When Surfing Isn't Fun
Aug 22, 2024
What to Do When Surfing Isn't Fun
Aug 22, 2024

Article for Surfline about surf therapy and how to handle complicated emotions in the water. The article was inspired by my experience with the Surf With Amigas Holistic Surf Retreat in February, 2024.

Aug 22, 2024
What Does It Mean to "Engage Your Core"?
Aug 7, 2024
What Does It Mean to "Engage Your Core"?
Aug 7, 2024

Article for The New York Times about how to engage your core -- and why it's important.

Aug 7, 2024
3 Simple Ways to Test Your Fitness
Jun 26, 2024
3 Simple Ways to Test Your Fitness
Jun 26, 2024

Article for The New York Times about three ways to test your fitness with little or no equipment.

Jun 26, 2024
If You Want to Get Stronger, Routine Is the Enemy
May 9, 2024
If You Want to Get Stronger, Routine Is the Enemy
May 9, 2024

Article about progressive overload -- the concept of increasing the difficulty of your effort -- in strength training for The New York Times. Appeared both online and in print, and the article led to an invitation to help teach a course at Middlebury College's Alumni College.

May 9, 2024
Can Weed Improve a Workout?
Mar 26, 2024
Can Weed Improve a Workout?
Mar 26, 2024

Article for The New York Times about exercisers who say cannabis eases their pain and anxiety — and makes fitness more fun. Appeared in print and online.

Mar 26, 2024
Test Your Exercise IQ
Feb 27, 2024
Test Your Exercise IQ
Feb 27, 2024

Worked with The New York Times staff to create an interactive quiz about exercise and health.

Feb 27, 2024
Is This Craze a Full-Body Scam?
Feb 22, 2024
Is This Craze a Full-Body Scam?
Feb 22, 2024

Print article for Men’s Heath Magazine that appeared in the January/February issue. (A slightly different version also appeared online.)

Feb 22, 2024
No Pain, No Gain? Your Body Would Like a Word
Jan 31, 2024
No Pain, No Gain? Your Body Would Like a Word
Jan 31, 2024

Experts say it’s crucial to listen to your body to avoid injury. But what does that really mean, and how can you put it into practice? Article for The New York Times.

Jan 31, 2024
The Best Exercises to Prevent Neck Pain
Nov 21, 2023
The Best Exercises to Prevent Neck Pain
Nov 21, 2023

Article for The New York Times about how working on your posture and strengthening your spine can help with neck pain.

Nov 21, 2023
This Full-Body Workout Fits in a Backpack
Oct 11, 2023
This Full-Body Workout Fits in a Backpack
Oct 11, 2023

Article for The New York Times about rucking, or walking with a weighted backpack for exercise. Invited to appear on an NPR affiliate’s public affairs show to discuss the article after it published.

Oct 11, 2023
Do You Need a Multivitamin?
Sep 21, 2023
Do You Need a Multivitamin?
Sep 21, 2023

Article for Outside about how after years of science failing to show the benefits of multivitamins, research has found multivitamins may benefit older adults and athletes.

Sep 21, 2023
For a Better Workout, Think Like a Kid
Aug 10, 2023
For a Better Workout, Think Like a Kid
Aug 10, 2023

Article for The New York Times about how to bring childlike joy to movement.

Aug 10, 2023
Do You Need Electrolyte Supplements at Altitude?
Jul 27, 2023
Do You Need Electrolyte Supplements at Altitude?
Jul 27, 2023

Article for Outside magazine about hydration and electrolytes at altitude.

Jul 27, 2023
The Full-Body Workout That Doesn't Involve Swimming
Jul 12, 2023
The Full-Body Workout That Doesn't Involve Swimming
Jul 12, 2023

Article for The New York Times about aquatic exercise.

Jul 12, 2023
What People Get Wrong About Intermittent Fasting
May 24, 2023
What People Get Wrong About Intermittent Fasting
May 24, 2023

Article for Outside magazine about common misconceptions surrounding intermittent fasting.

May 24, 2023
Your Next Fitness Coach Could Be a Robot
Apr 26, 2023
Your Next Fitness Coach Could Be a Robot
Apr 26, 2023

Article for The New York Times about AI fitness trainers.

Apr 26, 2023
How to Get in the Swing of Kettlebell Training
Apr 12, 2023
How to Get in the Swing of Kettlebell Training
Apr 12, 2023

Article for The New York Times about kettlebell training.

Apr 12, 2023
The Secret to a Better Workout Is Probably Already in Your Kitchen
Feb 2, 2023
The Secret to a Better Workout Is Probably Already in Your Kitchen
Feb 2, 2023

Article for The New York Times about caffeine and workout performance.

Feb 2, 2023
Can You Pass the Flexibility Test?
Dec 9, 2022
Can You Pass the Flexibility Test?
Dec 9, 2022

Article for The New York Times about how to gauge — and improve — your flexibility.

Dec 9, 2022
Can You Get a Full-Body Workout in 20 Minutes?
Nov 15, 2022
Can You Get a Full-Body Workout in 20 Minutes?
Nov 15, 2022

Article for The New York Times about how to get an effective, full-body workout in 20 minutes. Appeared in print and online.

Nov 15, 2022
Can You Pass the 10-Second Balance Test?
Aug 30, 2022
Can You Pass the 10-Second Balance Test?
Aug 30, 2022

Article for The New York Times about why training balance is essential for health and longevity. The article, which appeared in print and online, was one of top ten most gift-shared articles for 2022.

Aug 30, 2022
What Happened When I Zapped My Brain to Assess My Cognitive Health
Jun 28, 2022
What Happened When I Zapped My Brain to Assess My Cognitive Health
Jun 28, 2022

Article for Slate about the trend of using transcranial magnetic stimulation for wellness.

Jun 28, 2022
Is it time to stop using your fitness tracker?
Jan 20, 2022
Is it time to stop using your fitness tracker?
Jan 20, 2022

Article for The Washington Post about how to know when it’s time to take a break from your fitness tracker.

Jan 20, 2022
Six Technologies That Could Help End California's Cycle of Drought
Nov 4, 2021
Six Technologies That Could Help End California's Cycle of Drought
Nov 4, 2021

Article for dot.la about six of the most promising new water conservation technologies for residents and agriculture.

Nov 4, 2021