Samantha Lefave

A born and raised upstate New Yorker (real upstate, guys, not Westchester), Samantha Lefave moved to New York City immediately after graduation and started working in the health and fitness field. She attended State University of New York at Oswego, where she received a degree in both journalism and creative writing. Now, you can find her work in Fitness, Richmond Bride, fitnessmagazine.com, redbookmag.com, dailyburn.com, and more. When she's not working, you can find her Instagramming her favorite fit and foodie finds, running half-marathons like it's her job or, let's be honest, eating peanut butter straight from the jar.

Articles by Samantha Lefave

Better Muscle Definition Will Take This Long

We’re not going to lie: You’ll need to hustle to see more muscle. Here’s the real deal on how long it takes to see better muscle definition.

Work Your Butt: The 20-Minute StairMaster Workout

Intimidated by those stair climber machines? We’ve got a quick and effective StairMaster workout to tone your butt, hips and thighs.

Power Walkers: 3 Treadmill Workouts Just for You

With these power walking treadmill workouts, you’ll be lapping everyone else on the couch. Fifteen to 30 minutes is all you need!

7 Moves to Help Prevent Runner’s Knee Before It Strikes

When it comes to runner’s knee, prevention is key. These seven exercises will help build a body that can hold up to the stress of hitting the streets.

Let’s Get Dirty: 9 Training Tips for Your First Obstacle Race

It’s one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation, but you have yet to conquer your first obstacle course race. Get pro tips to cross the finish — and feel unstoppable doing it.

15 Genius Kitchen Hacks for Gadgets You Already Own

Why buy new kitchen gadgets when you can do more with what you have? From blender tricks to waffle iron techniques, these kitchen hacks will step up your healthy cooking game.