Alyssa Sparacino
Alyssa Sparacino is an ACE-certified personal trainer, former Shape editorial director, as well as an editor, and writer with a focus on fitness, health, and wellness. Her work has been published online and in print for brands including Shape, Health, Fortune, 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.
15 Best Mobility Exercises to Boost All Kinds of Workouts
Adding these movements to your routine will pay off, no matter how you choose to train.
How Many Calories You Can Burn Just By Walking
Walking is an effective, low-impact cardio workout with benefits that go well beyond calorie burn. Still, here’s what to keep in mind if you’re keeping track.
How Long It Should Take to Walk a Mile—and How That Can Help to Improve Your Fitness
Whether you're looking to move more or you want to upgrade your daily stroll, these tips will help you pick up the pace.
How Much Should You Be Able to Back Squat?
Guys yearn to build strength in this gold-standard exercise. Here's the weight you should be aiming for when you train.
How Many Situps Should You Do in a Day?
This classic core exercise can be done basically anywhere, anytime. So, how often should you be doing it?
The Average Amount of Time to Hold a Plank
If you're looking around the gym and wondering how long you're supposed to be on the floor working your core, here's the answer.
How Much Does a Barbell Weigh?
You might have forgotten how heavy these gym tools are. We have the answers.
What You Need to Know About Working Out Every Single Day
Can you follow a "no days off" mantra and still find success? Here's what you need to know.
What You Need to Know About Rest Days for Your Workout Plan
You might have heard that you need to go hard every day for success. You heard wrong.
The Deep Core Exercises You Should Do for Better Workouts
These moves will help to bring balance to your routine.
How Long Should It Take for My Workouts to Produce Results?
Patience is a virtue—but it helps to understand when you'll begin to make gains.
Your Comprehensive Guide to Calisthenics for Beginners
Learn more about what calisthenics is and how to incorporate it into your fitness routine.