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Tamara Pridgett

Former Associate Editor, POPSUGAR Fitness

Likes: box jumps, chai lattes, and sprinting. I'm a NASM-certified personal trainer and a Precision Nutrition level 1 coach. Fun fact: I'm also a Division 1 All-American sprinter #BearDown

https://www.tamarapridgett.com

Latest Posts From Tamara

Post-Sex Bloating Happens at the Worst Time — Here's What Causes It

Aug 7, 2025

Post-Sex Bloating Happens at the Worst Time — Here's What Causes It

Nothing ruins the mood quite like bloating after sex.

This Beginner's Weightlifting Plan Is All About Approachable Strength Training

Jul 29, 2025

This Beginner's Weightlifting Plan Is All About Approachable Strength Training

Strength training should be fun.

This 8-Move Workout May Be the Perfect Full-Body Routine

Apr 15, 2025

This 8-Move Workout May Be the Perfect Full-Body Routine

It can de daunting to craft a well-balanced workout plan — especially when life (or the gym) gets too busy.

The Ultimate 4-Week Workout Plan to Build Strength

Mar 21, 2025

The Ultimate 4-Week Workout Plan to Build Strength

No matter what your fitness-related goals are, there are two styles of training that are important to incorporate into your workout routines: strength training and cardio.

The 7 Best Warmup Exercises For the People Who Always Skip Ahead

Jan 21, 2025

The 7 Best Warmup Exercises For the People Who Always Skip Ahead

A good warmup is criminally underrated.

It's Not in Your Head: Traveling Can Make You Constipated

Nov 26, 2024

It's Not in Your Head: Traveling Can Make You Constipated

Travel is stressful enough as it is.

The Perfect 10-Minute At-Home Ab Workout

Nov 8, 2024

The Perfect 10-Minute At-Home Ab Workout

We love an exercise snack — a short workout that you can stack with other quickies to create an exercise plan that's perfectly tailored to what you need that day, or you can do on its own anytime you need a quick hit of movement.

13 Compound Exercises to Fast-Track Your Fitness Goals

Oct 28, 2024

13 Compound Exercises to Fast-Track Your Fitness Goals

You've probably been doing compound exercises for a long time without even realizing that that's what they are, especially if you're a fan of full-body workouts.

Do Collagen Supplements Actually Work? Here's What Experts Say

Aug 23, 2024

Do Collagen Supplements Actually Work? Here's What Experts Say

In the past year, I've seen various brands of collagen powder popping up all over my Instagram feed.

7 Glute-Activation Exercises That Belong in Every Fitness Routine

Aug 23, 2024

7 Glute-Activation Exercises That Belong in Every Fitness Routine

Activating your glutes is one of those workout terms that's often said, but rarely explained (similar to engaging your core!).

The Best Hiking Clothes, Shoes and Gear For Summer Treks

Jul 26, 2024

The Best Hiking Clothes, Shoes and Gear For Summer Treks

Whether it's your first hike ever or you're a hiking pro with several trails saved on your Pinterest board, you've got to dress for the occasion.

This Beginner Ab Workout Goes Back to Basics For a Stronger Core

Jun 27, 2024

This Beginner Ab Workout Goes Back to Basics For a Stronger Core

No matter your fitness level or the style of workout you're doing, a huge component of a proper training philosophy focuses on the core.