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Alyssa Sparacino
CPT
Alyssa is an ACE-certified personal trainer, as well as a content strategist, editor, and writer with a focus on fitness, health, and wellness with more than a decade of experience in digital media. She most recently held the role of editorial director at Shape where she led brand strategy and editorial operations for the national publication. Her work has been published online and in print for brands including Shape, Health, What to Expect, Men's Journal, Ask Men, Travel & Leisure, Chewy, and more. When she's not writing or lifting weights, you can find her hiking, exploring, and eating with her husband and rescue dog.

Education & Training: American Council on Exercise, certified personal trainer

Experienced In: muscle health, health, fitness, womens health

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Fitness
By Kim Grundy and Alyssa Sparacino
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How to Do the Pilates Hundred Exercise to Build Major Core Strength — No Equipment Needed
Fitness
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Fitness
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Fitness
By Elizabeth Millard
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Fitness
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Fitness
By Bojana Galic
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How Bad Is It Really to Strength Train Fasted?
Fitness
By Caroline Juster
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How to Do a Sphinx Push-Up to Challenge Your Triceps and Core
Fitness
By Greg Presto, CPT
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Fitness
By Caroline Juster
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How to Do Leg Extensions for Stronger, More Defined Quads
Fitness
By Lauren Bedosky
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How to Do a Goblet Squat: The Ultimate Guide
Fitness
By Megan Falk
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How to Strengthen Your Posterior Chain — and Why It’s So Important
Fitness
By Kim Grundy, PT
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How to Do a Lateral Lunge to Work Your Inner Thighs and Glutes
Fitness
By Heather Mayer Irvine
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How Often Should You Change Up Your Workout Routine?
Fitness
By Kim Grundy, PT
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What Is Hyperbolic Stretching and Does It Work?
Fitness
By Megan Falk
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6 Things to Do Every Morning to Help You Build Muscle
Fitness
By Greg Presto, CPT
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The 6 Best Mobility Exercises That You'll Actually Want to Do
Fitness
By Jen Ator
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What Is Interval Training?
Fitness
By Caroline Juster
Adult athlete doing split squats in living room wearing black tank top and shorts.
How to Do a Split Squat for Balanced Lower-Body Strength
Fitness
By Kim Grundy, PT
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How to Do a Bicycle Crunch for a Strong, Stable Core
Fitness
By Tiffany Ayuda
fit person wearing all black doing a dumbbell squat thruster in a living room
Boost Your Total-Body Fitness With the Squat Thruster
Fitness
By Katherine Englishman
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How to Do Child's Pose (Balasana) to Release Tension Throughout Your Entire Body
Fitness
By Kim Grundy, PT
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How to Do the Bench Press Exercise to Build Max Upper-Body Strength
Fitness
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