Sports & Fitness: Performance Training, Rules & Recovery Written by K. Aleisha Fetters

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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.

8 Workouts for When You Can't Afford a Personal Trainer

Published Jul,13 2018 | By K. Aleisha Fetters

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better investment than your health. And working with a qualified personal trainer is a great way to maximize that investment. But let’s face it, dishing out $100 or more per hour to work with a personal trainer in the gym isn’t always realistic.

The 5-Minute Morning Routine to Feel Better All Day

Published May,24 2018 | By K. Aleisha Fetters

Try this simple, five-minute morning routine to avoid back, neck and hip pain — and help your body feel better overall.

How to Find a Workout You'll Actually Stick With

Published Jan,29 2018 | By K. Aleisha Fetters

If you’ve always had a pretty “meh” opinion of exercise, start with answering these seven expert-approved questions.

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.

How to Stay Motivated to Work Out When It's Cold, Dark and Miserable

Published Dec,15 2017 | By K. Aleisha Fetters

Let’s be honest: When the weather outside is frightful, you just want to be inside. The colder and darker the days get, the less and less you feel like hitting the gym, which is totally merited.

4 Fundamental Things You Need to Be Truly Fit

Published Nov,08 2017 | By K. Aleisha Fetters

Say the word “fit,” and a different image will pop into each and every exerciser’s head. Consider this your guide to getting really, truly fit.

Want a Better Butt? 7 Tips You Need to Know

Published May,18 2016 | By K. Aleisha Fetters

Brett Contreras, Ph.D.—a.k.a. "The Glute Guy"—shares his top tips for sculpting a strong and shapely butt.

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.