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Laura Williams Bustos, MS, ACSM EP-C

Laura Williams Bustos, MS, ACSM EP-C

Experience

I'm a fitness expert with a master's degree in exercise science and certifications in exercise physiology, yoga, sports nutrition, sports conditioning, behavioral change, and youth fitness. I've written professionally in the field for more than 10 years, with bylines in Men's Journal, VerywellFit, Runner's World, Health, LiveStrong, Onnit, Bodybuilding.com, and Thrillist. I'm also the author of the internationally-published book, Partner Workouts, published by DK Books. In addition to writing about health and fitness, I worked as a professor of exercise science for three years.

Articles

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It Takes Two: How To Motivate Your Partner To Exercise Together

Talk about #relationshipgoals! Psychology and fitness experts say encouraging your partner's wellness can be a powerful way to show your love and get healthier... as well as closer.
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The 4 Best Exercises to Strengthen Bones in Your Upper Body, From an Exercise Physiologist

Walking is great for lower-body bone health—but, it's not really strengthening your arms or shoulders. Learn how a certified exercise physiologist says you can boost bone strength in your upper body with a few simple (and dare we say, fun?) moves.
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5 Tennis Elbow Exercises to Relieve Pain

Wrist-strengthening exercises can help prevent pain related to tennis elbow. They can also help you get back to playing tennis—plus lots of other activities.