Christa Sgobba, C.P.T.
Christa Sgobba is a writer and editor who joined SELF in November 2019 and is now SELF's associate director of fitness and food. She's an ACE-certified personal trainer, and previously held print and digital positions at Men’s Health, Runner’s World, and Bicycling, where she covered health, fitness, nutrition, and pro sports. The gym is her happy place, and she’s committed to helping others discover their own love of fitness, too.
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The Paris Games are over 18 months away—but training is already ramping up.
Fitness
How to Use Just One Dumbbell to Work Your Entire Body
You can accomplish a lot with a single weight.
The Lululemon Strongfeel Training Shoe Makes Tough Leg Workouts Suck Less
Stability is key here.
An Empowering Weight-Lifting Playlist That’ll Make You Want to Pack on the Plates
You know you can crush it. These tunes just help.
Fitness
A Full-Body Dumbbell Workout to Hit Every Muscle in Your Body
Yup, even the ones that you might often overlook.
The Meal I Eat When I’m Feeling Stressed: Lox and Cream Cheese
Actor Meg Donnelly talks us through her comfort food.
Fitness
Emily Sisson Crushes American Marathon Record in Chicago
She shattered a record set earlier this year.
Master the Move: The Sumo Squat Targets Your Butt Like No Other Variation
Change up your routine and fire up your glutes.
Fitness
Is ‘Heel Whip’ a Harmless Running Quirk or a Serious Problem?
Find yourself kicking your other leg? Read on.
Fitness
A 20-Minute Kettlebell Circuit That Will Hit Every Muscle in Your Body
This five-move routine checks all the boxes.
The Nighttime Habit Gymnast Suni Lee Swears By to ‘Let Loose’ and Relax
Rest and recovery has become a huge priority.
4 Upper-Body Moves That Won’t Aggravate Sensitive Shoulders
This workout builds strength and stability in key areas.
8 Ways to Stop Shoulder Pain From Ruining Your Workout
Tip number one: Focus on the little muscles.