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Lauren Mazzo

Former Senior Editor, Fitness
Lauren Mazzo was the senior fitness editor at POPSUGAR. She is a certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist through the American Council on Exercise. Prior to joining POPSUGAR, she worked for six years as a writer and editor for Shape Magazine covering health, fitness, nutrition, mental health, sex and relationships, beauty, and astrology. She graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Journalism and minors in Writing and Honors, with additional studies in gender, sex, and love.
http://www.laurenmazzo.com

Latest Posts From Lauren

How "Brain Flossing" May Impact Neurodivergent Minds
Fitness
04/23/2024

How "Brain Flossing" May Impact Neurodivergent Minds

One of the beautiful things about TikTok is that within the hundreds of millions of active users, you can find little communities that seem to speak directly to you.

What Is a Low-Impact Workout, Actually?
Fitness
04/16/2024

What Is a Low-Impact Workout, Actually?

It wasn't all that long ago that box jumps, burpees, and treadmill sprints likely dominated the fitness side of your social feed.

What to Know About Club Pilates Prices Before Committing to a Class
Fitness
03/25/2024

What to Know About Club Pilates Prices Before Committing to a Class

If it seems like everyone and their mother is doing Pilates right now, your instincts are right.

How Much Does Pure Barre Cost? Here's the Price Breakdown
Fitness
03/22/2024

How Much Does Pure Barre Cost? Here's the Price Breakdown

Taking a barre class might be a bit out of your comfort zone, especially if you've never used a barre to workout before.

Peloton Bikes Are on Sale, and It Might Be Their Lowest Price Ever
Fitness
03/20/2024

Peloton Bikes Are on Sale, and It Might Be Their Lowest Price Ever

If you've been debating buying a Peloton bike, Amazon's Big Spring Sale may be the perfect time to take the plunge since Peloton bikes are available for an incredible deal.

This $11 Amazon Find Looks Like the Viral Belt Bag on Your Wish List
Fitness
03/20/2024

This $11 Amazon Find Looks Like the Viral Belt Bag on Your Wish List

I own one of the uber-viral belt bags, and I'll admit: it's worth the hype.

Why Mountain Climbers Are Worth Your Time — Plus, Variations For Every Level
Fitness
03/18/2024

Why Mountain Climbers Are Worth Your Time — Plus, Variations For Every Level

If you need a simple bodyweight exercise that gets your heart rate up and also builds strength in your entire body, meet the mountain climber.

Exactly How to Do a Side Plank, According to a Pilates Instructor
Fitness
03/13/2024

Exactly How to Do a Side Plank, According to a Pilates Instructor

No core routine is complete without side planks.

Why Progressive Overload Deserves a Spot in Your Strength-Training Routine
Fitness
03/11/2024

Why Progressive Overload Deserves a Spot in Your Strength-Training Routine

There's a lot of gym jargon out there — including the phrase "progressive overload."

The 12 Best Oblique Exercises For a Stronger Core
Fitness
03/11/2024

The 12 Best Oblique Exercises For a Stronger Core

Doing core work is satisfying in part because of the burning feeling you get in your ab muscles, but it's also important for so many reasons.

How Much Protein Should I Eat? Experts Weigh In
Fitness
02/23/2024

How Much Protein Should I Eat? Experts Weigh In

Protein is all the rage right now.

Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers” Workout Deserves Its Own Award — Here’s the Routine
Fitness
02/05/2024

Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers” Workout Deserves Its Own Award — Here’s the Routine

Miley Cyrus's "Flowers" is the gift that keeps on giving.