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Colleen Travers

POPSUGAR Contributor
Colleen Travers writes about health, fitness, travel, parenting and women’s lifestyle for various publications.

Latest Posts From Colleen

You'll Be Feeling Your Triceps After This 4-Move Resistance-Band Arm Workout
Fitness
10/04/2023

You'll Be Feeling Your Triceps After This 4-Move Resistance-Band Arm Workout

Whether you're low on home gym space or you want to fit in a workout while traveling, resistance-band workouts are the way to go — the bands are small, lightweight, and use tension to challenge your muscles beyond using your own bodyweight.

Night Sweats Aren’t Just a Menopause Symptom. Here are 7 Other Possible Causes
Fitness
06/23/2023

Night Sweats Aren’t Just a Menopause Symptom. Here are 7 Other Possible Causes

Nothing is worse than waking up drenched in the middle of the night, sweating as if you've just run a marathon, and needing to climb out of bed to change your pajamas before you try to drift back to sleep.

Walk Confidently Into the Gym With This Beginner-Friendly Workout Plan
Fitness
12/12/2022

Walk Confidently Into the Gym With This Beginner-Friendly Workout Plan

Walking into the gym for the first time can be intimidating, not just because you want to fit in amongst a sea of regular gym goers.

5 Stretches You Should Do Every Day, According to a Yoga Instructor
Fitness
04/23/2022

5 Stretches You Should Do Every Day, According to a Yoga Instructor

You probably already stretch before and after exercising, depending on the workout, but stretching is something you need to do every day, whether you work out or not.

Yes, You Can Lose Weight Running For as Little as 30 Minutes at a Time — Here's How to Do It
Fitness
01/31/2022

Yes, You Can Lose Weight Running For as Little as 30 Minutes at a Time — Here's How to Do It

If you want to lose weight but don't have the time or money to hit the gym, go for a run.

You Don't Need Any Equipment For This 5-Day Home Workout Plan
Fitness
12/06/2021

You Don't Need Any Equipment For This 5-Day Home Workout Plan

We're big fans of home workout plans over here, especially when they're made up of bodyweight, no-equipment workouts.

Step Up Your Walking Workouts With These Power Tips
Fitness
07/25/2021

Step Up Your Walking Workouts With These Power Tips

If you think the only way to lose weight is to spend hours in the gym every day, think again.

Holding Tension in Your Body? Relax and Unwind With These Restorative Yoga Poses
Fitness
04/21/2021

Holding Tension in Your Body? Relax and Unwind With These Restorative Yoga Poses

Whether you're a regular yogi or not, it's time to start incorporating restorative yoga poses into your fitness routine.

3 Stretches You Should Always Do After a Run to Help Ease IT-Band Pain
Fitness
03/03/2021

3 Stretches You Should Always Do After a Run to Help Ease IT-Band Pain

Running is a great workout, but it can also be tough on your joints, especially if you aren't diligent about warming up before a run and cooling down after.

Working Out Hard Lately? Protect Your Joints and Muscles With This Stretch Sequence
Fitness
02/24/2021

Working Out Hard Lately? Protect Your Joints and Muscles With This Stretch Sequence

It's easy to skip out on stretching, especially when you're pressed for time.

Take Your Strength Training to the Next Level With This Fiery, 20-Minute, Total-Body Workout
Fitness
02/24/2021

Take Your Strength Training to the Next Level With This Fiery, 20-Minute, Total-Body Workout

When you're starting to feel really good about your workout routine — like your endurance has increased, and every muscle in your body is getting stronger — that's exactly the time to push yourself out of your comfort zone.

Your Arms and Abs Will Feel Stronger With Every Rep of This Quick, No-Equipment Workout
Fitness
02/24/2021

Your Arms and Abs Will Feel Stronger With Every Rep of This Quick, No-Equipment Workout

Hard truth: you can't expect to do the same workout over and over and continue seeing results.