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Jenny McCoy

Jenny is a Boulder, Colorado-based journalist specializing in fitness, food, and human interest. She entered the news-making business at age 8 when she created a canine-themed publication for local dog owners. Though The Baci News (named after her family's lab chow mix) didn’t survive sixth grade, her curiosity of people and love of storytelling did. She earned a B.S. in journalism and a B.A. in psychology from Northwestern University, and since becoming a full-time freelance journalist in 2017, she’s had work published by Men’s Journal, SELF, Women’s Health, Prevention, Cooking Light, Runner’s World, and Bicycling, among others. Jenny's side passions include hiking, coaching youth swimming, rereading "Harry Potter," and buying too many houseplants. You can read her latest articles here.

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12 Yoga Poses That Feel Great When Your Back Is Tight and Achy

You can do them right at home.
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How One Woman Trained for a 998-Mile Dog Sledding Race Across Alaska

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How to Use Just One Dumbbell to Work Your Entire Body

You can accomplish a lot with a single weight.
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A 4-Move Arms Workout That'll Hit Your Abs Too

Let your biceps routine play double duty.
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3 Quick Stretches to Do Immediately After Every Run

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A Full-Body Dumbbell Workout to Hit Every Muscle in Your Body

Yup, even the ones that you might often overlook.
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A 20-Minute Kettlebell Circuit That Will Hit Every Muscle in Your Body

This five-move routine checks all the boxes.
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11 Single-Leg Exercises That Work Your Abs Too

Build strength and balance with these moves.
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4 Upper-Body Moves That Won’t Aggravate Sensitive Shoulders

This workout builds strength and stability in key areas.
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8 Ways to Stop Shoulder Pain From Ruining Your Workout

Tip number one: Focus on the little muscles.
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2 Quick Stretches to Do Whenever Your Butt Feels Tight

Get ready for sweet, sweet relief.
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How to Start Working Out in College, According to University Fitness Pros

Establish good habits with these expert tips.
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5 Moves You Can Do With a Park Bench to Hit Your Legs, Butt, and Core

Take your workout into the great outdoors.
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A Knee-Friendly Workout With Zero Squats

These four moves will light up your legs and butt.
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It might be your new favorite finisher. 
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Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Used Peloton Bike

The secondhand market is booming right now.
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A Beginner-Friendly Legs Workout With Zero Equipment Needed

You only need your bodyweight to get it done.
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Fire Up Your Lower Abs With the Scissors Exercise

It can help boost core strength and stability.
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A Quick Abs Circuit You Only Need to Do Once a Week

You definitely don’t need to work your core every day.
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A Quick Abs Workout That’s Done in Less Than 10 Minutes

You’ll hit every part of your core.
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