Author Alyssa Sparacino

Alyssa Sparacino

Alyssa is an ACE-certified personal trainer, former Shape editorial director, as well as an editor, and writer with a focus on fitness, health, and wellness. Her work has been published online and in print for brands including Shape, Health, Fortune, What to Expect, Men’s Journal, Ask Men, Travel & Leisure, Chewy, and more. When she’s not writing or lifting weights, you can find her hiking, exploring, and eating with her husband and rescue dog.

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Alyssa Sparacino's Articles (25)

Woman doing glute bridges as the gym wondering what it means to be in a neutral spine during exercise.

Stretching + Mobility

How to Find a ‘Neutral Spine’ During Exercise—and Why It Matters

Man doing a Peloton strength benchmarks workout at home with his Peloton Tread+.

Strength Train

Want to Track Your Fitness Progress? Here’s Why You Need Strength Benchmarks

Woman doing a yoga cross training workout at home with her Peloton Bike.

Strength Train

What Is Cross Training? Plus, How to Build Your Routine with Peloton

Peloton instructor Mila Lazar demonstrates a Pilates criss cross core rotation exercise.

Sculpt

8 Rotational Core Exercises That Train You to Move Dynamically Through Life

A man trying to stretch his quadratus lumborum at home using QL stretches and exercises like a seated side bend.

Stretching + Mobility

Cranky QL? These 9 Stretches and Exercises Can Help Release (and Reinforce) Your Lower Back

Man doing a Peloton Bike Bootcamp class as part of his weekly workout routine.

Strength Train

4 Key Elements That Belong In Every Weekly Workout Routine, and How to Put It All Together