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Cindy Kuzma
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Cindy is a freelance health and fitness writer, author, and podcaster. She’s the coauthor of Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries and Breakthrough Women's Running: Dream Big and Train Smart, as well as co-host of The Injured Athletes Club podcast. Cindy specializes in covering injury prevention and recovery, everyday athletes accomplishing extraordinary things, and the active community in her beloved Chicago, where winter forges deep bonds between those brave enough to train through it.
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By Cindy Kuzma
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Not Making Progress in Your Workouts? Here's How to Tell if It's RED-S
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By Cindy Kuzma
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Resistance Breath Training Can Lower Blood Pressure — Here's How to Do It
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By Cindy Kuzma
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Can You Reverse Heart Disease With Exercise?
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By Cindy Kuzma
Portrait of young athlete jogging on road in city
The Beginner-Friendly Guide to Running
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By Cindy Kuzma
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The Best Running Workouts to Transform Your Training
Fitness
By Cindy Kuzma
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The Best Cross-Training Workouts for Runners
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By Cindy Kuzma
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How Much Harder Is It to Run a 15K vs. a 10K?
Fitness
By Cindy Kuzma
A man riding a racing bicycle on the street
How to Decide if Cycling or Swimming Is a Better Cardio Workout for You
Fitness
By Cindy Kuzma
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Exactly What to Wear for Your First Half-Marathon
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By Cindy Kuzma
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Why You Should Train for an 8K Run — and How to Do It
Fitness
By Cindy Kuzma
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8 Health Benefits of Swimming That'll Convince You to Take a Dip
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By Cindy Kuzma
Man running outside in the mountains looking at running watch.
How to Run a 5K Race in Under 25 Minutes
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By Cindy Kuzma
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The Easiest — and Hardest — Swimming Strokes for Your Next Pool Workout
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By Cindy Kuzma
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What to Eat for Breakfast Before a Race
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By Cindy Kuzma
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How to Choose the Best Free Half-Ironman Training Program for You
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By Cindy Kuzma
Almond butter and sliced banana on a bagel as part of a pre-marathon diet
Build the Best Pre-Marathon Diet to Fuel You From Training to Race Day
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By Cindy Kuzma
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How to Choose an Ironman Training Program That Gets You to the Finish Line in One Piece
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By Cindy Kuzma
Man mountain biking for low-impact cardio with knee pain
The Best Ways to Do Cardio if You Have Knee Pain
Fitness
By Cindy Kuzma
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The Real Difference Between Walking and Cross-Training Shoes
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By Cindy Kuzma
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10 Safety Rules Every Swimmer Should Follow
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By Cindy Kuzma
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How to Plan the Perfect Marathon-Training Diet
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By Cindy Kuzma
Runner drinking a green smoothie on running track before a marathon
The Best Food to Eat the Night Before a Marathon
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By Cindy Kuzma
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What Are the Benefits of Cycling Shoes and Do I Really Need a Pair?
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By Cindy Kuzma
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Is Walking on a Treadmill or Outside a Better Workout?
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