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Stephanie Mansour

Stephanie Mansour is a contributing health and fitness writer for TODAY. She is a certified personal trainer, yoga and Pilates instructor and weight-loss coach for women. She hosts “Step It Up with Steph” on PBS. Join her complimentary health and weight-loss challenge and follow her for daily inspiration on Instagram and in her new app.

Stephanie Mansour is a contributing health and fitness writer for TODAY. She is a certified personal trainer, yoga and Pilates instructor and weight-loss coach for women. She hosts “Step It Up with Steph” on PBS. Join her complimentary health and weight-loss challenge and follow her for daily inspiration on Instagram and in her new app.

Latest from Stephanie Mansour

20 calf exercises to strengthen and tone your calves with no equipment

Learn calf muscle anatomy and the best calf exercises for your leg workout to improve strength, balance, stability and to run faster, according to a personal trainer.

9 oblique exercises for strong abs and a slimmer waist

The two oblique muscles are the internal and external obliques. They're important for core stability and a slimmer waist. Try the 9 best oblique exercises.

16 best hamstring exercises to tone your legs and protect the knee joint

These hamstring exercises at home with no equipment will tone the legs. Hamstring exercises and stretches include good mornings, glute bridges and side lunges.

3 high-protein meals a personal trainer swears by

If you need to eat more protein, these 3 high-protein meals for weight loss will help you lose weight, build muscle and increase your metabolism.
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13 best women's walking shoes, according to podiatrists

The best women’s walking shoes should have ample cushioning and support. Shop Brooks, On, New Balance, Ryka, Hoka, Saucony and more.

22 best back exercises to improve posture and reduce pain

The best back strengthening exercises you can do to reduce low back pain and strengthen your core using dumbbells or bodyweight.

The 10 best tricep exercises to tone the back of your arms

These dumbbell exercises are effective tricep workouts that will tone and strengthen your arms.

A 31-day plank challenge to strengthen your core and boost metabolism

This 31-day plank challenge for beginners to advanced fitness levels is a full-body workout to boost metabolism, build core strength, tone abs and

What is Tabata? The effective workout you do in 20 minutes or less

Tabata workouts are HIIT exercises you perform at max intensity for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds rest. Try these Tabata workouts at home to burn fat.

12 hip flexor stretches that will loosen the hips and prevent back pain

Standing hip flexor stretches like low lunge snd warrior 2 can stretch tight hip flexors and reduce back pain and hip pain. Try 12 hip flexor stretches for pain.

Aching back? These are the 15 best lower-back stretches for pain relief

Lower back stretches can relieve pain and soothe tight muscles. Try these 15 low back stretches at home for back pain relief and to reduce stress and tension.