Lauren Wingenroth

Lauren Wingenroth is a writer reporting on fitness, dance, theater, wellness and more. A former editor of Dance Magazine and Dance Teacher, her work can also be found in ESPN, The New York Times, Outside, The Brooklyn Rail, Pointe, Playbill, Into, and more.

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‘I’m a Trainer, and Here’s How I Design a Workout for Max Mental Health Benefits’

There are five things I focus on.

Lauren Wingenroth

Lauren's Stories

‘I’m a Trainer, and Here’s How I Design a Workout for Max Mental Health Benefits’

Is It ‘Cheating’ To Always Run in Carbon-Plated Super Shoes?

What Does It Mean if You Feel Sore Right After a Workout Versus a Few Days Later?

Do *This* First After Finishing an Intense Workout

Plot Twist: We Might Be Spending *Too* Much Time Trying To Strengthen Our Core

‘I’m a Marathon Pacer, and This Is How To Pace Your Way to a New PR on Race Day’

How the Spin Entrepreneur Behind Those Viral Videos Helps Students Find Their Confidence

Yes, You Can Recycle Your Old Running Shoes. Here’s How To Give Them a Second Life

ChatGPT Can Create Workout Plans. But Should You Use Them?

How Much Do You Really Need To Hydrate During Winter Workouts?

To Become a Faster Runner, You Need To Slow Down. Here’s Why—And How To Actually Do It

Why Is It So Common for Fitness To Take Over Our Identities?

The Enduring Power of the Turkey Trot: Why We Love This Thanksgiving Running Tradition

‘I’m an Alvin Ailey Dancer, and These Are My Go-To Moves to Strengthen Weak Ankles That Anyone Can Do’

Why This RD Says Pop-Tarts Are the Ideal Pre-Run Fuel

Sitting at a Desk All Day? Try These 7 Mobility Exercises To Combat Hip Stiffness

‘I’m a Pilates Instructor, and These Are 7 Things I Never Do in a Workout’

I Tried the Celebrity Loved Electro Muscle Stimulation Workout With a 70K Waitlist—And Asked an Expert If It’s Legit

When It’s Okay To Multitask While Exercising—And When It’s Not

How You Exercise Impacts Your Mental Health—3 Surprising Findings From a Movement Therapist

Why Running Downhill Is So Deceptively Hard—And How To Make It Easier

This Is One of the Best Post-Workout Drinks To Refuel Your Body

Fifty Years Later, Here’s How Title IX Has Changed Women’s Sports and Approach to Fitness

Jogging Is Making a Comeback Right Now—and We Are So Here for It

Do This First After Finishing an Intense Workout

Plot Twist: We Might Be Spending Too Much Time Trying To Strengthen Our Core