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Rachel Wadsley, PhD

I have a PhD in health psychology and am the Former Director of Brand Content at trainwell. I’m a freelance health writer, recipe writer and ghostwriter. Amazon #1 in special diets. Cat lover. Fiber artist.
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Articles by Rachel Wadsley, PhD
Why walking alone isn't enough to prevent heart disease and what you need to do instead
Fitness
3 minutes
Why walking alone isn't enough to prevent heart disease and what you need to do instead
Rachel Wadsley, PhD
August 31, 2022
Work out dos and don'ts when you have plantar fasciitis plus 5 stretches to reduce pain
Fitness
8 minutes
Work out dos and don'ts when you have plantar fasciitis plus 5 stretches to reduce pain
Rachel Wadsley, PhD
August 26, 2022
Fourth trimester fitness: How to ease into a postpartum exercise routine as a new mom
Fitness
7 minutes
Fourth trimester fitness: How to ease into a postpartum exercise routine as a new mom
Rachel Wadsley, PhD
August 22, 2022
Rachel Wadsley, PhD's top exercises
Mobility
Lying Hamstring Stretch
The Lying Hamstring Stretch is a gentle stretch ideal for improving flexibility and mobility in the hamstrings (back of the thighs). By performing this stretch regularly, it can help alleviate back pain and increase your overall range of motion, making daily activities easier. It's also a great exercise for rehabilitation after a leg injury.
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Strength
Med Ball Sumo Deadlift
Boost lower body strength with the Med Ball Sumo Deadlift, which enhances leg and glute muscles. This exercise improves posture and balance while lifting a medicine ball in a wide-stance squat. One rep involves lifting the ball from floor to waist level.
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