Danielle Zickl
Freelance Writer
Danielle Zickl is a freelance writer who has 10 years of experience covering fitness, health, and nutrition. She's a graduate of Ithaca College. You can find her work here on Women's Health, and in many other publications including PS, SELF, Well+Good, Runner’s World, Outside RUN, Peloton, Men’s Fitness, and more.
Why Runners Botch Pace on Every New Race Distance—and How to Get It Right
Whether you’re running a 5K or a marathon, these expert-backed tips can help.
How Burpee Exercises Helped Me Log Faster and More Powerful Miles
They’ve been called the most efficient exercise known to humankind.
Fitness vs. Health vs. Performance: How Runners Can Train for Each
If you want to get faster and prevent injury, these workouts are worth considering.
Runner's Knee Exercises to Help You Sidestep Injury
Oct 16, 2021.
5 Hip Flexor Exercises for Stronger Running
Trainers share their favorite strength moves and explain the benefits runners gain from adding them to their schedules.
10 Treadmill Workouts That Help Improve Your Speed
We tapped five running coaches to recommend their favorite treadmill speed workouts.
How Long Should I Wait Between Running and Lifting?
All you need is your own bodyweight for this killer core burn.
A 30-Day Squat Challenge to Help You Build Lower-Body Strength
Feb 10, 2022.
6 Glute Bridge Exercises to Power Up Your Runs
Strengthen the glutes with this key exercise.
4 V-Up Variations to Center In on Core Strength
Here’s what the experts have to say, plus which stretches are recommended.
Boost Your Power, Strength, and Speed With This At-Home Workout
This combination of cardio and strength exercises will help you shave seconds off your pace.
Hone Your Stability and Strength With This Circuit Workout
If you want to get faster and prevent injury, these workouts are worth considering.
End Your Next Run With a Cardio-Strength Finisher
Tinman Elite trainer Chris Lee leads you through this workout that boosts running speed and power.
This Home Workout Builds Both Stability and Strength In Just 15 Minutes
Each exercise was strategically selected by Tinman Elite trainer Chris Lee to help you run faster.
What to Know About Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption a.k.a. EPOC
Your body burns calories even after you’re done running.
Why Do My Hands Swell When I Walk or Run?
Jul 8, 2022.
Where to Recover After the New York City Marathon
Your legs will need some love—and some services are free!
The Symptoms of Iron Deficiency and Why It’s Important to Pay Attention to this Mineral
Mar 13, 2024.
Should You Run Every Day?
The ‘no days off’ mentality is good for some runners, but not for everyone.
Legs Up the Wall Benefits: What I Learned From Trying This Pose
Making your workout a few minutes longer for recovery will be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made.
Exactly How To Do a Plank So You Work All the Right Muscles
You need core stability to run efficiently and planks are one of the best exercises to help you achieve it.
The Best Hip Workout to Sidestep Injury and Improve Running Efficiency
Sep 4, 2021.
Here’s What Drinking Beer Does to Your Weight-Loss Progress From Your Workouts
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How Triathlete Laura McDonald Balances High-Level Racing and a Full-Time Career
She handles the demands of being an attorney, along with a stacked training and racing schedule, with grit and grace.
5 Weighted Ab Exercises to Build a More Resilient Body
All you need is one dumbbell to strengthen your core, reduce your injury risk, and boost your performance.
5 Signs You Have a Potassium Deficiency
You need this electrolyte for everyday function—and to perform your best on the run.
This Outdoor Workout Builds Total-Body Strength
All you need is a bench!
6 Yoga-Inspired Ab Exercises for Faster Muscle Recovery
Take the time to slow things down with this circuit—you won’t regret it!
What Is Metabolic Conditioning (MetCon) and Should I Add It to My Training?
If you want to get faster and prevent injury, these workouts are worth considering.
Do This 20-Minute Ab Workout to Build a Solid Core
These exercises will help your stability and posture on your runs!
Should You Stretch Before Running or After?
Here’s what the experts have to say, plus which stretches are recommended.
Are Cold Shower Benefits Legit? I Took Them Daily to Find Out
Fresh muscles and more energy? Sign me up.