Samantha Lefave
Freelance Writer
Samantha Lefave is an experienced writer and editor covering fitness, health, and travel. She regularly interviews pro athletes, elite trainers, and nutrition experts at the top of their field; her work has appeared in Runner's World, Bicycling, Outside, Men's Health and Women's Health, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and more.
How To Get 6-Pack Abs Varies *A Lot* From Person To Person
Here's what a trainer recommends.
30 of the Most Dramatic Celeb Makeunders
All of these Hollywood stars have toned down their looks over the years.
How To Get Incredibly Toned Arms Once And For All
Stick to these trainer-approved tips.
Fast-Twitch Vs. Slow-Twitch Muscles—A Trainer Explains The Difference
And why you need both to crush your fitness goals.
7 Running Hydration Packs That Will Keep You Fueled AF For Miles
Sip, sip, hooray.
The 18 Best Leggings With Mesh Details
Cool and cooling.
Carrie Underwood Swears By This Jump-Rope Ladder Workout For Iconic Legs
I’ll have what she’s having.
'I Have a Sugar Daddy So I Can Support My Son'
"When we meet up for a nice dinner, at the end he'll give me cash—usually around $500 or $600."
'I Tried Jumping Rope Every Day For 2 Weeks—Here's What Happened'
The results were SERIOUSLY impressive.
Your 6-Step Guide To Using The Leg Press To Get Crazy-Toned Thighs
It's easier than it looks.
8 Facts You Never Knew About Herpes
Time to brush up on your knowledge of this super-common disease.
'I Suffered From Hormonal Acne For 16 Years—Until I Tried This Miracle Pill'
"My skin has never looked better."
Exactly How Emma Stone Gained 15 Pounds Of Lean Muscle Mass
She upped her calorie intake to 2,500 to 3,000 calories a day.
8 Extreme Athletes Share How They Exercise Outside Even When It's Sweltering
Dry heat, humidity, off-the-chart temps? All the more reason to sweat.
6 Celebrity Trainers Share The Outdoor Workouts They Do With Their Famous Clients
Training like the stars doesn’t mean you have to be stuck in the gym.
'I Tried Working Out Like An NFL Cheerleader For 3 Days—Here's What Happened'
"It takes effort to flip all of your hair around."
‘I Got Acne-Fighting Facials Every Week for a Month—This Is What Happened’
A little routine goes a long way.
5 Outdoor Workouts That Beat A 3-Mile Run
Prepare to feel the burn.
‘I Tried Pig Yoga—Here’s What I Learned’
The pig’s name was Tequila Barbie, and not surprisingly, there were margaritas involved, too.
‘I Asked My Partner To Chip In For Birth Control—Here’s What Happened’
"Me: What if it cost me $1,000 a month? Dave: Laughs”
7 Women Share How Outdoor Workouts Changed Their Lives
“Now, instead of aiming to be skinny, I really try to focus on being strong.”
This Is The Best Workout For You, According To Your Zodiac Sign
Find out how the stars say you can get fit AF.
This Is How One Of The Fittest Women On Earth Really Works Out
She’s an Ironman champ.
The 5 Moves That Help Carrie Underwood Get THOSE Arms
We asked her trainer for the inside scoop.
5 Moves 'The Bachelorette's' Shawn Booth Swears By For Flat Abs
Plus, what it’s really like to work out in the Bachelor mansion.
7 Pilates Pros Share the Moves They Swear by for Flat Abs
Let the experts be your guide.
The 'Fittest Woman on Earth' Shares Exactly How She Works Out Every Day
Plus, how you can try her routine (or at least a version adapted for mere mortals) at home.
5 Ways Your Underwear Might Be Wrecking Your Workouts
Your itchy butt might be messing with your mind-body connection.
The 'Fittest Woman on Earth' Shares Exactly How She Works Out Every Day
Plus, how you can try her routine (or at least a version adapted for mere mortals) at home.
Exactly How to Burn More Calories After Your Next Run
Max out that after-burn effect.
5 Signs You’re Going Too Hard at the Gym
Balls to the walls isn't always the best method.
5 Signs Your Workout Class Is Way Too Difficult
How hard is too hard?