Amy Schlinger, NASM-CPT
Amy Schlinger is a health and fitness writer and editor based in New York City whose work has appeared in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, The New York Post, Self, Shape, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and more; The National Academy for Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) is extremely passionate about healthy living and can often be found strength training at the gym when she isn’t interviewing trainers, doctors, medical professionals, nutritionists, or pro athletes for stories.
Why You Need Strong Hip Adductors for Better Running—and How to Get Them
The inner thigh muscles help keep your lower body stable and your stride powerful.
Should You Run When You Have a Cold or the Flu?
Knowing when to rest and when to run is key to your long-term health and fitness.
What Should My Macros Be? Your Nutrition Questions Answered
The lowdown on carbs, protein, and fat.
How to Increase Your Protein Intake
Dietitians deliver tips on how to eat more of this muscle-building macronutrient.
Weight Training for Runners: Try These Fundamental Moves
Plus, exercises to build stronger running muscles.
Should You Run in a Weighted Vest? Experts Answer
Read this guide before you add heft to your miles in an effort to slash splits.
The Best Hip Abductor Exercises to Keep You Strong and Stable on the Run
These crucial muscles of the hip don’t get enough attention—and that can lead to injuries. Here’s how to strengthen them.
The 7 Best Resistance Bands For a Killer Workout Anywhere
Stretching rubber builds just as much muscle as pumping iron.
Smith Machine Workouts Offer Some Key Benefits for Runners
This guide will help you learn how to use a Smith machine, plus its advantages.
The Best Dumbbells for Every Kind of Home Gym
Boost your fitness and total body strength with these dumbbell sets.
The Best Home Gym Equipment in 2023 for Creating a Personalized Workout Space
From weights to treadmills to recovery gear.
The Benefits of Strength Training for Distance Runners
A step-by-step guide on how to add weightlifting to your run routine.
The 7 Best Quad Exercises for Runners to Conquer Hilly Races
Feeling knee aches when running downhill? These eccentric quad exercises will get you strong enough to handle every descent.
How to Beat Dry Skin and Still Get Your Miles in This Winter
Don’t let flaky, chapped skin keep you from pounding the pavement in chilly weather.
How to Close Your Apple Watch Rings, Plus the Benefits of Doing So
Steal these tips for hitting all your movement goals.
How to Perform the Farmer’s Walk and Why it’s Beneficial for Runners
Challenge your upper and lower body strength with this functional exercise.
Want to Build Muscle? Here’s What You Need to Know to Make It Happen
Running helps, but if you want to change your body composition you have to look to your diet and strength training.
The Best Adjustable Dumbbells For Home Workouts
These versatile space-savers are ideal for even small home gym spaces.
How One Runner Optimizes His Running Routine
After an injury sidelined him for three months, one runner learned that recovery is just as important as working out—if not more.
Our 5 Favorite YouTube Meditation Channels
Get a free dose of mindfulness with these online options.
What is Water Weight Exactly?
Water weight is totally normal and often the reason for fluctuating numbers on the scale. But sometimes, it’s cause for concern. Learn when with this guide.
Muscular Endurance vs. Muscular Strength: How Runners Can Train Both
Your complete guide to resistance training when you want to run both far and fast.
The Best Gifts for Runners Who Love to Race
The top performance-boosting and recovery finds for runners who are gunning for race day.
How One Runner Prioritizes Her Mental Health While Marathon Training
Finding a running community helped Sashah Handal go the distance—and find her place mentally during a tough year.
Prowler Sled Workouts Can Boost Your Speed, Power, and Strength
Pushing and pulling this heavy-duty piece of equipment is not just for football teams and CrossFit gyms. Here’s how it can improve your running performance.
The Performance Benefits of Protein for Runners and How to Get Enough for Recovery
Not sure how much protein you need or how to get it? Here's your guide to this powerful, essential nutrient.
The Benefits of Squats for Runners
If you’re racking up miles every week, you better be squatting as part of your training routine.
11 Calorie-Burning Exercises That Will Keep You Fit All Winter
These cross-training activities will work both your aerobic and anaerobic capacities when you aren’t running.
7 Yoga Poses That Will Definitely Get Your Heart Rate Up
Stop thinking of yoga as an easy workout: These moves recruit the major muscles you need to power every run.
11 Running Logs That Will Help You Reach Your Goals
It could make a big difference in your training.
What Muscles Do Deadlifts Really Work Anyway?
A trainer explains why you should incorporate them into your strength-training routine.
Here’s What Causes Those Calf Cramps You Get While Running
Don’t let this sneaky problem stop you in your tracks.