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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.
Alyssa Sparacino's Articles (15)
![Woman works out at home with Peloton Guide](https://res.cloudinary.com/peloton-cycle/image/fetch/c_fill,dpr_1.0,w_316,h_225,x_2861,y_1520/f_auto/q_auto/https://downloads.ctfassets.net/6ilvqec50fal/6SaP0ooybkK5848MbhV2Kt/737eca5a1cd343bbced44b154bdd766f/04_Guide_10454.jpg)
Strength Train
This Training Method Is Key to Avoiding Plateaus In Your Fitness Journey
![Woman does shoulder mobility exercises outside](https://res.cloudinary.com/peloton-cycle/image/fetch/c_fill,dpr_1.0,w_316,h_225,x_727,y_709/f_auto/q_auto/https://images.ctfassets.net/6ilvqec50fal/dP5I5h0xfSxclpFiNDd5G/a4c02fd10abb510c0d9e2004ddb95efd/shouldermobilityexercisesgetty.jpg)
Stretching + Mobility
Why You Need to Build Shoulder Mobility—and 6 Exercises to Do Just That
![Woman weighs Pilates vs. barre while warming up for her workout on a mat](https://res.cloudinary.com/peloton-cycle/image/fetch/c_fill,dpr_1.0,w_316,h_225,x_737,y_493/f_auto/q_auto/https://images.ctfassets.net/6ilvqec50fal/6aTFOGc0IIy2WMeqHgHnKm/81c3c8ad083ca2b8e7531c83f0ec11bf/pilatesvsbarre.jpg)
Sculpt
Pilates vs. Barre: How to Choose the Best Low-Impact Workout for You
![Man practices a curtsy lunge exercise outdoors](https://res.cloudinary.com/peloton-cycle/image/fetch/c_fill,dpr_1.0,w_316,h_225,x_3949,y_1587/f_auto/q_auto/https://images.ctfassets.net/6ilvqec50fal/5vQBWEu3hINTKIz5NIFfHm/035cbd5a973e75e2d4199a60ee6668c3/GettyImages-1270883669.jpg)
Strength Train
This Lunge Variation Targets the Quads and Glutes. Here's How to Do It
![Woman does a bird dog, a deep core exercise](https://res.cloudinary.com/peloton-cycle/image/fetch/c_fill,dpr_1.0,w_316,h_225,x_197,y_539/f_auto/q_auto/https://images.ctfassets.net/6ilvqec50fal/5wieyCZ94q6Sgexl48QVWz/774cbb8ce5ee568bdb34e93a5a9b2709/birddog_deepcore.jpg)
Sculpt
7 Exercises to Target Those Deep, Deep Core Muscles
![Woman rides Peloton Bike at home](https://res.cloudinary.com/peloton-cycle/image/fetch/c_fill,dpr_1.0,w_316,h_225,x_588,y_174/f_auto/q_auto/https://images.ctfassets.net/6ilvqec50fal/1XW0xk2D8HZ1Omr0ARraRE/af206b2e64cd6efc4dde848ec5f0e3d7/TL_qx807i.jpg)
Bike
The 3 Different Bike Riding Positions—Plus When and How to Do Them