K. Aleisha Fetters

K. Aleisha Fetters, M.S., C.S.C.S., is a health and fitness writer and certified strength and conditioning specialist with the NSCA. She holds a Master’s Degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, and she can usually be spotted in workout clothes and/or eating. She is an exercise research junkie, and the only thing she loves more than pumping iron is teaching other women to do the same.

Articles by K. Aleisha Fetters

Got Tight Hip Flexors? 5 Exercises to Stretch and Strengthen Them

Tight hip flexors plague athletes and desk workers alike. Use this guide to learn how to strengthen and stretch them for more mobility.

The 3 Muscles Women Neglect (and How to Strengthen Them)

Ladies, is your strength training routine missing the mark? Find out which three muscles groups to stop overlooking, and how to get closer to the body you want.

Progressive Overload: What It Is and How to Do It

Get more from your workouts with the principle of progressive overload. Learn how to increase demand on your body to build strength, size or endurance.

I’m Exercising More — So Why Am I Gaining Weight?

If you’re exercising to shed pounds, gaining weight might be enough to make you want to quit workouts for good. These six mistakes may be to blame.

5 Proven Ways to Reduce Muscle Soreness

Curb delayed onset muscle soreness (aka DOMS) with these research-backed strategies. Sore muscles won’t stand a chance.

Haven’t Worked Out in Forever? Here’s Where to Start

Taking weeks, months or even years away from the gym is more common than you’d think. Here’s how to reboot — and stay there for good.

Got Shoulder Pain? 5 Pain-Free Exercise Modifications That Can Help

Strengthen your shoulders — without the joint pain — using these expert-approved exercise hacks for the bench press, shoulder raises, and more.

5 Running Hacks for Every Extreme Weather Excuse

Cloudy with a chance of meatballs? Stay safe in any weather condition — and pump up your fitness results — with these expert running hacks.

Why Is Range of Motion Important for Your Strength Training Goals

From full range of motion to isometric holds, here’s how to use different muscle movements to maximize your strength training results.

Are Food Porn Holidays Making America Fatter?

Scroll through Instagram, and you’re bound to find a new food holiday you should be celebrating RIGHT. NOW. But are there consequences to double-tapping?

5 Exercise Modifications to Reduce Lower Back Pain

Prevent lower back pain during exercise — and all day — with these easy exercise tweaks. A few simple switches in your technique will help alleviate aches.

Should I Try a Fasting Diet? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

To fast or not to fast? Experts explain how to find out if a fasting diet will benefit you — or send you on a downward spiral.

The 5 Muscle Groups Guys Neglect Most and How to Train Them

Train those mirror muscles all you want. If your strength training program doesn’t include these five muscle groups, you’re missing out on major gains.

15 Tricks to Actually Stick to Your Workouts

Struggling to stick to your workouts? We’ve got 15 tricks to help bolster your accountability — even if you prefer to exercise solo.