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Colleen Travers

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Colleen Travers writes about health, fitness, travel, parenting and women’s lifestyle for various publications.

Latest Posts From Colleen

3 IT Band Stretches to Prevent Runner's Knee Pain
Fitness
Nov 13, 2024

3 IT Band Stretches to Prevent Runner's Knee Pain

Running isn't inherently bad for your joints or knees.

5 Days of Home Workouts, No Equipment Required
Fitness
Nov 6, 2024

5 Days of Home Workouts, No Equipment Required

Although we love an intense, in-person class like Orangetheory or F45 Training, at-home workout plans take first place in our hearts.

This Workout Plan For Beginners Will Help You Challenge Yourself at the Gym
Fitness
Nov 5, 2024

This Workout Plan For Beginners Will Help You Challenge Yourself at the Gym

Walking into the gym for the first time can be intimidating, not just because you want to fit in amongst a sea of regular gym goers.

Why Do You Sweat So Much at Night? MDs Explain What's Really Going On
Health
Sep 16, 2024

Why Do You Sweat So Much at Night? MDs Explain What's Really Going On

Few things are worse than waking up drenched in the middle of the night, one leg hooked outside of the duvet, sweating as if you've just run a marathon.

This Resistance-Band Arm Workout Will Torch Your Upper Body — in Just 4 Moves
Fitness
Jun 11, 2024

This Resistance-Band Arm Workout Will Torch Your Upper Body — in Just 4 Moves

We love resistance bands in theory.

5 Stretches You Should Do Every Day, According to a Yoga Instructor
Fitness
Apr 23, 2022

5 Stretches You Should Do Every Day, According to a Yoga Instructor

You probably already stretch before and after exercising, depending on the workout, but stretching is something you need to do every day, whether you work out or not.

Holding Tension in Your Body? Relax and Unwind With These Restorative Yoga Poses
Fitness
Apr 21, 2021

Holding Tension in Your Body? Relax and Unwind With These Restorative Yoga Poses

Whether you're a regular yogi or not, it's time to start incorporating restorative yoga poses into your fitness routine.

Working Out Hard Lately? Protect Your Joints and Muscles With This Stretch Sequence
Fitness
Feb 24, 2021

Working Out Hard Lately? Protect Your Joints and Muscles With This Stretch Sequence

It's easy to skip out on stretching, especially when you're pressed for time.

Take Your Strength Training to the Next Level With This Fiery, 20-Minute, Total-Body Workout
Fitness
Feb 24, 2021

Take Your Strength Training to the Next Level With This Fiery, 20-Minute, Total-Body Workout

When you're starting to feel really good about your workout routine — like your endurance has increased, and every muscle in your body is getting stronger — that's exactly the time to push yourself out of your comfort zone.

Your Arms and Abs Will Feel Stronger With Every Rep of This Quick, No-Equipment Workout
Fitness
Feb 24, 2021

Your Arms and Abs Will Feel Stronger With Every Rep of This Quick, No-Equipment Workout

Hard truth: you can't expect to do the same workout over and over and continue seeing results.

This 20-Minute Workout Feels So Good, You'll Almost Forget You're Burning Calories
Fitness
Feb 24, 2021

This 20-Minute Workout Feels So Good, You'll Almost Forget You're Burning Calories

If you've always thought of cardio as the more punishing part of your workout routine, it's time to change your mindset.

Soothe Sore Muscles and Improve Your Flexibility With This Quick and Simple Stretch Workout
Fitness
Feb 24, 2021

Soothe Sore Muscles and Improve Your Flexibility With This Quick and Simple Stretch Workout

Cardio and strength training are an important part of any workout plan, but recovery is essential — and stretching is too often the first thing we let slide.