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Emily Abbate, CPT
Emily Abbate is a freelance writer, certified fitness trainer and run coach, and host of the podcast Hurdle. You can find her work in GQ, Shape, Runner's World, and other health and fitness publications
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8 Exercises to Help Heal Plantar Fasciitis, According to Physical Therapists
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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Calves Hurt When You Run? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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The 6 Best Minimalist Running Shoes and What to Look for Before You Buy
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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The 8 Best Running Gels for Faster, Better Runs, According to Dietitians and Coaches
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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The 6 Best Running Belts of 2024, According to Marathoners
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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The 7 Best Running Sunglasses of 2024, According to a Pro Runner
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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What Are Running Splits? Here's How to Use Yours for Better, Faster Runs
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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The 8 Best Running Watches of 2025, According to Pro Runners and Coaches
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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Wrist Pain Doing Push-Ups? Try These 4 Simple Modifications
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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The 12 Best Bike Helmets for Every Type of Ride
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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Break Out of a Morning Funk With This 10-Minute Dose of Movement
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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2 Chest Exercises That May Be Wasting Your Time and 7 to Try Instead
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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6 Ab Workout Mistakes Hindering Your Flat-Belly Goals
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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How to Build Your Biceps — and the Best Exercises to Try
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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How to Build Your Quads and the 7 Best Exercises to Try
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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Missing Your Gym Buddies? Here's How to Work Out With Friends From Home
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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Transitioning From the Treadmill to Running Outdoors? Follow These 5 Expert Tips
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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How to Do a Turkish Get-Up for Total-Body Strength, Mobility and Cardio
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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What to Do When the Race You Signed Up for Is Canceled
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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How Bad Is It Really to Not Shower After a Workout?
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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4 Tips for Smarter (and Safer!) Winter Runs, Straight From Coaches
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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3 HIIT Running Workouts to Build Speed and Endurance
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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Combine HIIT and Running With This Outdoor Workout
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By Emily Abbate, CPT
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How to Decide What to Do on Your Workout Rest Day
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