Mercey Livingston

Mercey is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi where she earned a degree in journalism and public relations. She’s excited to cover fitness for Well+Good. When she’s not trying out new workout classes, you can find her reading, listening to podcasts, and scouting out the best cup of coffee in the city.

Wellness Habitat: Pure Barre, Barre3, running outside, SoulCycle, Springbone broth, and anything from Hu Kitchen.

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Mercey Livingston

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The Evvy Vaginal Microbiome Test Helps You Understand Your Bacteria *Down There*—So I Tried It

‘I’m a Personal Trainer, and These Are the Very Best Battle Ropes You Should Buy for Your Home Gym’

New Research Explains Why Workout Recovery Is Not One-Size-Fits-All

Here’s What To Tell People Who Say Running Is Bad for Your Knees

A Beginner’s Guide to Trail Running: Things to Know Before Swapping the Roads for the Woods

The Number One Thing You’re Getting Wrong About Hydration, According to a Water Sommelier and Dietitian

Which Dry Shampoo Type Is Right for Your Hair Type? Hairstylists Weigh In

4 Red Flags To Watch Out for From Any Fitness Expert or Influencer Offering Nutrition Advice

‘I’m a Hormone Specialist, and These Are the 8 Items I Can’t Stop Buying from Trader Joe’s’

Here’s What Happens To Your Body When You Walk a Mile Every Day

‘I’m a Professional Mountain Climber, and I’d Never Start a Climb Without These Essentials’

9 of the Best Weights for Beginners To Get the Most Out of Your Strength Workout

The Best Plastic-Free Coffee Makers for a More Eco-Friendly Brew

8 Ingredients a Gynecologist Is Begging You To Keep Away From Your Vulva—Plus the Best Personal Washes To Try

7 HIIT Workouts At Home That Promote Longevity for Expert Exercisers and Beginners Alike

5 Easy At-Home Workouts To Do When You Need To Move Your Body—Stat

5 Steps to Create a Sleep-Inducing Nighttime Routine, According to a Sleep Doc

‘I’m a Happiness Expert, and This Is How To Start Your Day on a Positive Note’

This Is How a Walking Coach Structures a 3-Mile Walk for Optimal Health Benefits

‘I’m a Neuroscientist and Here’s Why Lunch Breaks Are Key to Optimizing Focus’

These Are the 6 Major Different Types of Stretches—And When To Do Them

‘I’m a Cardiologist and These Are the Quick Workouts I Swear by for a Midday Boost’

You Definitely Need a Bath Pillow To Upgrade Your Self-Care Soak—These Are the Best Ones

You Only Need 5 Minutes to Fit in a Quick Mindfulness Break Between Back-to-Back Meetings

Yin Yoga Is a Game Changer for Stress Management

11 Pairs of Sneakers That Go With Everything and Are Actually Comfy

3 Benefits of Giving Yourself an Hour for Pure, Uninterrupted Self Care

Kneading Bread Is the Meditative Cooking Act That Gets All Your Senses Involved

Should You Stretch Before or After a Workout? Settling the Debate

How Long Should You Work Out? Probably Less Than You Think

What You Need to Know About Copper Peptides, an Under-Eye Skin Saver

4 Lunge Variations That’ll Help You Burn Out Your Lower Body While Improving Your Mobility

Why You Only Want to Use Water-Based Silicones on Your Hair

Here’s How Often You Should Condition Your Hair, According to a Stylist

Cosmetic Chemists Explain What a Skin-Care ‘Active’ Really Is

3 Sneaky Culprits That Can Cause Heartburn When Exercising

How Often Should You Dermaplane? A Dermatologist Weighs In

A Physical Therapist Tells Us Once and for All Whether Posture Correctors Really Work

How To Store Your Aloe Vera Gel so It Stays Usable Longer

How to Stretch Your Upper Back to Stop Pain Before It Starts

The Dolphin Push-Up Targets Your Shoulders, Back, And Core–And Your Posture Will Thank You For It

CBD Mental Health Research Has a Gender Gap– Here’s Why That Matters

A Year Into the Pandemic, Fitness Trainers Are Finally Seeing a Power Shift In Their Favor

A Gynecologist Says *Never* To Skip Underwear When You Work Out in These Leggings

I’m 28 and I Don’t Know My Family History—Here’s How That Affects My Health

The Best Way to Get a Stronger Core and Better Posture, According to a Physical Therapist

I’m a Nurse Fighting COVID-19 on the Front Lines in NYC—This Is What My Life Is Like Right Now

Try This 5-Point Test to Check If Your Posture Is Out of Whack

How to Get Rid of Toe Jam When You’re Wearing Sweaty Socks 24/7

3 Myths About Warming up Before Your Workout It’s Time to Stop Believing

The Evvy Vaginal Microbiome Test Helps You Understand Your Bacteria Down There—So I Tried It

A Gynecologist Says Never To Skip Underwear When You Work Out in These Leggings