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Anna Maltby

A New Newsletter!

Hey friends. It’s been so, so long since I checked in on Medium. A lot has changed! And I’ve really missed writing about fitness. Medium…

Jul 17, 2024

A New Newsletter!

Jul 17, 2024

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7 Smart Exercises For Your Messed-Up Back

These moves are for you if you’re prone to back pain and you want to strengthen your body, feel better, and prevent future problems.

Jan 11, 2022

7 Smart Exercises For Your Messed-Up Back

Jan 11, 2022

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A No-Equipment Move That Seriously Challenges Your Abs

Bonus: a (still-hard!) modification

Dec 27, 2021

A No-Equipment Move That Seriously Challenges Your Abs

Dec 27, 2021

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A Shoulder-Strengthener That Works The Lower Body Too

The push press is fun, challenging, and efficient

Dec 20, 2021

A Shoulder-Strengthener That Works The Lower Body Too

Dec 20, 2021

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A Stretch to Bring Relief to Your Lower Back, Hips, and More

It feels amazing (and looks fancy, too!)

Dec 13, 2021

A Stretch to Bring Relief to Your Lower Back, Hips, and More

Dec 13, 2021

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Biceps Curls, Three Ways

How varying your style of curl will help you get even stronger

Dec 6, 2021

Biceps Curls, Three Ways

Dec 6, 2021

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A No-Equipment Move To Counteract Too Much Sitting

If your holiday was a little too relaxing, try this.

Nov 29, 2021

A No-Equipment Move To Counteract Too Much Sitting

Nov 29, 2021

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Build Shoulder and Deep Core Strength With One Dumbbell

Meet the rowtation!

Nov 22, 2021

Build Shoulder and Deep Core Strength With One Dumbbell

Nov 22, 2021

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Instantly Release Shoulder and Neck Tension With This Counterintuitive Move

It looks a little weird but feels amazing — and could even help you feel less stressed.

Nov 15, 2021

Instantly Release Shoulder and Neck Tension With This Counterintuitive Move

Nov 15, 2021

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Warm Up Your Body With This Tough But Gentle Move

Feels great, challenges your core, stretches your legs: What’s not to love?

Nov 8, 2021

Warm Up Your Body With This Tough But Gentle Move

Nov 8, 2021

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A Rotational Exercise To Strengthen the Outer Thighs and Obliques

Plus, why rotation is beneficial

Nov 1, 2021

Author demonstrating the move.

Nov 1, 2021

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A Helpful Stretch for Knee Issues

It’s a great way to loosen tight quads and hip flexors.

Oct 25, 2021

Author demonstrating the stretch.

Oct 25, 2021

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A Helpful Way to Stretch and Strengthen the Wrists

Try this next time your wrists are feeling stiff.

Oct 18, 2021

Author demonstrating the stretch.

Oct 18, 2021

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An Efficient Muscle-Building Exercise for Your Arms and Back

How to strengthen the upper back and triceps in one go

Oct 11, 2021

An Efficient Muscle-Building Exercise for Your Arms and Back

Oct 11, 2021

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A Three-Part Stretch Your Hips Will Love

Sometimes known as the “world’s greatest stretch,” this move gives tight hips relief

Oct 4, 2021

A Three-Part Stretch Your Hips Will Love

Oct 4, 2021

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A No-Equipment Move to Wake Up Your Glutes and Abs

Try this before your next run or walk

Sep 27, 2021

Author demonstrating the move.

Sep 27, 2021

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A Back-Strengthening Move That Helps Correct Forward Head Posture

Quick check: Are you hunching? Time to try this.

Sep 20, 2021

A Back-Strengthening Move That Helps Correct Forward Head Posture

Sep 20, 2021

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One Move to Build Muscle, Correct Imbalances, and Improve Grip Strength

All you need is one heavy weight.

Sep 13, 2021

One Move to Build Muscle, Correct Imbalances, and Improve Grip Strength

Sep 13, 2021

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Build A Stronger, More Functional Core With This Smart Move

You’ve never done a bicycle crunch quite like this.

Sep 6, 2021

Build A Stronger, More Functional Core With This Smart Move

Sep 6, 2021

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Tight Hips? Spend 30 Seconds Doing This

A hip flexor stretch frequent sitters need

Aug 30, 2021

Author demonstrating a stretch.

Aug 30, 2021

Anna Maltby

Anna Maltby

Editor and writer. Past: Elemental, Real Simple, Refinery29, SELF. Certified personal trainer; prenatal and postnatal exercise specialist. Cat & person mom.

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