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Samantha Brodsky

Former Assistant Editor, POPSUGAR Fitness

When she's not saving her favorite workouts on Instagram or powering through Peloton videos, you can find this former gymnast, pen in hand, trying to turn her thoughts into something worth reading.

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Latest Posts From Samantha

Allergy Season Is Expected to Last Longer This Year — Here's What to Know

03/22/2024

Allergy Season Is Expected to Last Longer This Year — Here's What to Know

If your seasonal allergies seem to already be in full effect this year, it's not all in your imagination.

The 17 Best Peloton Instructors, According to POPSUGAR Editors

03/11/2024

The 17 Best Peloton Instructors, According to POPSUGAR Editors

The Peloton app is a gift to anyone who can't always make it to the gym (or those who prefer to sweat without leaving the house).

Dry January Could Mean Clearer Skin, Better Sleep, and Healthier Habits (According to Science)

12/12/2023

Dry January Could Mean Clearer Skin, Better Sleep, and Healthier Habits (According to Science)

Dry January has the potential to be your best resolution yet.

Not All Condoms Are Vegan-Friendly — Shop the 8 Brands That Are

10/13/2023

Not All Condoms Are Vegan-Friendly — Shop the 8 Brands That Are

If you're vegan or allergic to dairy, you're likely already well versed in the world of animal-free products.

The 5 Mind-Bending Gymnastics Skills Named After Simone Biles — Including Her New Vault

10/02/2023

The 5 Mind-Bending Gymnastics Skills Named After Simone Biles — Including Her New Vault

Simone Biles makes gymnastics, a sport known for its four-inch beam and gravity-defying tumbling, look easy.

Experts Explain the Signs of Gaining Muscle vs. Fat

08/24/2023

Experts Explain the Signs of Gaining Muscle vs. Fat

If you're actively trying to put on muscle, just started strength training, or have seen some recent changes in your body, you may be wondering whether you're gaining muscle or fat.

Here's Why Alex Morgan Wears a Pink Headband For Every Game

07/28/2023

Here's Why Alex Morgan Wears a Pink Headband For Every Game

If you're watching the US women's national soccer team compete in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, you've probably noticed a pink headband in Alex Morgan's hair — you can't miss it.

Get to Know USWNT's Alex Morgan, the Soccer Icon Playing in Her 4th World Cup

07/27/2023

Get to Know USWNT's Alex Morgan, the Soccer Icon Playing in Her 4th World Cup

Normally, 13 might not seem like a lucky number, but wearing it on the back of her jersey has made Alex Morgan a household name in women's professional soccer.

Rose Lavelle Is Already a USWNT Hero, and She's Only Getting Started

07/26/2023

Rose Lavelle Is Already a USWNT Hero, and She's Only Getting Started

Like most humans, Rose Lavelle loves Chipotle.

Why Does Coffee Make You Poop? A Gastroenterologist Weighs In

05/31/2023

Why Does Coffee Make You Poop? A Gastroenterologist Weighs In

Have you ever finished a cup of your favorite Starbucks coffee only to find yourself on the toilet just a few minutes later?

Can You Work Out During Ramadan? Trainers Share Tips on How and When to Train

03/21/2023

Can You Work Out During Ramadan? Trainers Share Tips on How and When to Train

For those trying to maintain their workout routine during Ramadan, fasting can present some challenges.

Walgreens Confirms It Won't Dispense Abortion Pills in Some Locations — What to Know

03/03/2023

Walgreens Confirms It Won't Dispense Abortion Pills in Some Locations — What to Know

In a post-Roe world, it was a huge win when the Food and Drug Administration announced on Jan. 3 that you could pick your birth control and abortion pills at the same pharmacy.