Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
Amy is a freelance writer who covers health, fitness, outdoors, and travel. She is an ACE-certified personal trainer and a PRONatal pre/postnatal performance training specialist. She received her B.A. in journalism from the SI Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
You can find her work here on SELF, and on various other websites and in print publications including Livestrong, Health, HealthCentral, Women's Health, Cosmopolitan, and more. When she's not busy writing or editing, you can find her running, hiking, trying a new recipe from Pinterest, working on DIY home renovations, or tending to her beloved houseplants.
8 Yoga Poses That’ll Help You Poop (After Class, Hopefully)
A routine won’t be a magic bullet, but it can make your bathroom trips a little smoother.
7 Moves to Try If You’re Dealing With Shin Splints
The right stretches can help ease some of that annoying discomfort.
How to Get Rid of a Canker Sore When It’s Ruining Your Life
Before desperately trying the first remedy you find on Reddit, read this.
This 12-Minute, 4-Move Workout Will Fire Up Your Biceps and Triceps
You really don’t need much time to get a stronger upper body.
7 Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin During an HS Flare-Up
Step away from the loofah.
Fitness
15 Simple Stretches for Your Tight, Achy Back
If you sit all day, you’ll want to bookmark this.
4 Super Effective Kettlebell Exercises That Target Your Legs and Butt
When it comes to getting stronger, working smarter pays off big.
7 Dumbbell Exercises for a Complete and Effective Upper-Body Workout
The basics work—and this routine is proof.
The 15 Best Triceps Exercises to Work the Back of Your Arms
Get ready to build serious upper-body strength.
15 Hamstring Exercises So Good You’ll Actually Look Forward to Leg Day
Build a stronger lower body—with whatever equipment you’ve got.
.jpg)
20 Exercises That Will Make Your Quads Scream (With Joy, Kind Of)
Because who’s got time for a boring workout?
.jpg)
15 Kettlebell Moves That Will Work Every Muscle in Your Body
Your arms, shoulders, core, and legs will be feeling this.
The Best Stretches for Tight Upper-Body Muscles
Loosen up after a tough workout—or even just a little too much scrolling.
The 24 Best Stretching Exercises for Better Flexibility
Your creaky knees, stiff hips, and achy back will thank you.
Fitness
16 Soothing Stretches to Loosen Up Your Tight Hips
If you sit all day, every day, these moves are for you.
31 High-Protein Dinners That Taste Great and Keep You Full
With these ideas, you’ll be on your way to a less-hangry bedtime.
Fitness
5 Upper-Body Moves That Work Your Abs Too
Challenge your core while working your arms—all you need is a mat and some dumbbells.
Get ripped
How to Stop Rancid ‘Protein Farts’ From Ruining Your Workout (and Your Life)
Building muscle doesn’t have to be so stinky.
Here’s How to Deal With an Allergic Reaction on Your Face
New skin care products aren’t the only culprits—old favorites can cause a freak-out too.