Amanda MacMillan is a Brooklyn, New York–based freelance writer, triathlete, and health blogger for self.com.
Amanda MacMillan
Should I Use an E-Stim Device?
These products claim to tone muscles and speed workout recovery. But the jury is out as to whether they’re worth the hefty price tag.
Should Men Worry About Bone Loss?
If you thought osteoporosis was only an issue for women and older men, you were wrong.
What Exactly Is Runner's High, and How Can I Make It Happen?
A new theory behind the elusive runner's high.
Should I Be Worried About Drinking Coffee Before I Run?
The biological reasoning behind our favorite pre-race laxative.
How Can I Make Sure I'm Hydrated for Hot End-of-Summer Workouts?
How much water you actually need to drink and how to make sure you're actually drinking it.
Why Do I Get Wheezy When I Run Up Hills?
You’re strong when you run flats but as soon as you hit a hill, you’re gasping like a fish on land. Here’s what’s going on.
Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Fitness Variety?
The downside of doing a different workout every day
How Can I Learn to Do a Pull-up?
The pull-up is one of the oldest exercises in the book, so struggling with it (and all the workouts that call for it) can be seriously frustrating.
All the Supermodels Are Boxing. Is This Something I Should Be Doing Too?
First it was indoor cycling, then CrossFit; now boxing is having its moment in the fitness-trend spotlight.
Why Do I Get Sick After Endurance Events (and How Can I Avoid It)?
You're not just imagining things: Doctors often refer to the 72 hours after an intense fitness event (like a marathon, ultra, or long-distance triathlon) as the "open window" for infection, says Nate...
How Can I Get the Most from My Kettlebells?
It's a great fitness tool—but there are other ways to use it besides swings.
What's the Best Time of Day to Go for a Strava KOM?
I've been eyeing a course record, but this summer heat is making me lethargic. Any advice on tackling the perfect ride?
How Can I Ramp Up Training Without Getting Hurt?
Any time you increase the duration or the intensity of your workouts, you also increase your risk of injury.
Can Marathons Cause Blood Poisoning?
When researchers tested blood samples of runners after each stage of a multi-day ultramarathon, they found that almost all of them had elevated levels of toxic gut bacteria.
How Long Should I Be Standing at My Desk Every Day?
You don't have to stand all day long to escape the dangers of too much sitting—a public health threat that's been dubbed "the new smoking." In fact, a new consensus statement suggests that being on...
