Effective Workouts for Weight Loss and Muscle Toning Written by K. Aleisha Fetters

Young athletic woman exercising outdoors: crunch for abdominal strength

6 Low-Impact HIIT Workouts That Won't Hurt Your Back, Knees or Ankles

Published Jan,10 2019 | By K. Aleisha Fetters

High-intensity exercise doesn't need to be high-impact. Here are six low-impact HIIT workouts that'll burn serious calories and build muscle — no jumping required.

The 10 Best Exercises to Reduce a Double Chin

Published Jan,08 2018 | By K. Aleisha Fetters

Have all your selfies sprouted second chins lately? Thankfully, neck and chin toning can be achieved without surgery -- all it takes is adding a few targeted exercises to your workout.

An internationally syndicated fitness writer and strength coach, Aleisha holds a master’s degree in new media from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, where she concentrated in health and science reporting. There, she also completed undergraduate work in magazine journalism and gender studies. As a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aleisha uses her background in research, writing, and gender issues to help women empower themselves through smart strength training. She coaches women online and in person at HiFi Fitness and Symmetry in Chicago. Other than SELF, Aleisha contributes to publications including Time, Women’s Health, Runner’s World, Shape, U.S. News & World Report, Stack, Furthermore from Equinox, and Girls Gone Strong. She is the co-author of The Woman’s Guide to Strength Training. She can usually be spotted in workout clothes and/or eating.