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Lauren Bedosky
Lauren Bedosky is a Minnesota-based freelance health and fitness journalist. She regularly contributes to a number of print and digital publications, including Runner's World, MyFitnessPal, Men's Health, Beachbody, and others. She lives in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, with her husband and their three dogs.
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The 11 Best Pickleball Gifts, According to Experts
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By Lauren Bedosky
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How to Do Mountain Pose in Yoga to Improve Your Posture and Balance
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By Lauren Bedosky
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5 Ways Strength Training Can Help Manage the Worst Menopause Symptoms
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By Lauren Bedosky
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The 5 Best Pickleball Hats of 2023
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By Lauren Bedosky
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This 20-Minute Upper-Body Workout Is a Must for Handcyclists
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By Lauren Bedosky
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Get Serious Glute Gains With the Single-Leg Glute Bridge
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By Lauren Bedosky
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The 5 Most Common Pickleball Injuries and How to Prevent Them
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By Lauren Bedosky
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How to Do Pigeon Pose to Loosen Tight Hips and Relieve Lower Back Pain
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By Lauren Bedosky
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4 Things to Do Every Night to Help You Build Muscle
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By Lauren Bedosky
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The 8 Best Water Shoes for Any Outdoor Adventure
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By Lauren Bedosky
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How to Do a Goblet Squat: The Ultimate Guide
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By Lauren Bedosky
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7 of the Best Apps That Will Program Your Workouts for You
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By Lauren Bedosky
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The Best Cold-Weather Running Gear and Workout Clothes of 2023
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By Lauren Bedosky
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The 9 Best Gifts for Yoga Lovers, According to Yoga Lovers
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By Lauren Bedosky
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The 5 Best Pickleball Shoes, According to a Coach
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By Lauren Bedosky
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The 5 Best Dumbbells for All Your At-Home Workouts
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By Lauren Bedosky
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The 8 Best Pairs of Moisture-Wicking Underwear, According to Experts
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By Lauren Bedosky and Amy Winderl, CPT
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The Beginner's Guide to Using the Glute-Ham Developer (GHD)
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By Lauren Bedosky
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The Beginner's Guide to Using the Prowler Sled
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By Lauren Bedosky
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The 8 Best Lululemon Leggings for Every Workout, According to Trainers
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By Lauren Bedosky and Amy Schlinger
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The Best Tennis Clothes for Women, According to Experts
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By Lauren Bedosky
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The 7 Best Workout Tips for Athletes in Larger Bodies, According to Plus-Size Trainers
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By Lauren Bedosky
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The 13 Best Cross-Training Shoes, According to Experts
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By Lauren Bedosky
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How Long Should Cardio Workouts Last to Be Effective?
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