Lara McGlashan

Los Angeles

Editor-in-Chief at Maui No Ka Oi Magazine

Fitness Writer and Editor at Freelance

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Articles

HealthCentral’s Stronger Body With Osteoporosis Workout

3 weeks ago | healthcentral.com | Lara McGlashan

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with osteoporosis or have been living with it for a while, you likely know that one of your main goals in managing this metabolic bone disease is to strengthen your skeleton. Osteoporosis occurs when your body’s creation of new bone falls behind the breakdown of old bone, leading to mineral loss that weakens the honeycomb structure within the bones themselves.
Best Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis

2 months ago | healthcentral.com | Lara McGlashan

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not a one-size-fits-all condition but if you’re among the 1.3 million Americans living with this autoimmune inflammatory disease, you know that symptoms like morning stiffness and chronic joint aches can come with the territory. That doesn’t mean that you have to be sidelined from staying active—far from it.
How to Progress Your Beginner Workouts for Better Fitness

Jan 21, 2025 | healthcentral.com | Lara McGlashan

Dream Big Goal Plan:Week 1Week 2Week 3Nice work, January goal-getters! You’ve already eased into an exercise groove and made it to the final week of your movement jumpstart plan. Taking those first steps is always the hardest part when trying to make a change for the better, and you’ve done a stellar job. (Been putting it off and want to join in now?
Cardio-Strength Workout for Beginners

Jan 13, 2025 | healthcentral.com | Lara McGlashan

Welcome to Week 3 of your January movement jumpstart! You’re halfway through this monthlong goal to get more active—and fit—and it’s time for a midpoint check-in. (If you’re just joining us, step right this way: This fitness plan is for beginners, with special attention and cues for those with obesity. Simply click to Week 1 to take our mini fitness test and get started.)So how are you feeling mentally?
8 Beginner Exercises to Make You Stronger

Jan 6, 2025 | healthcentral.com | Lara McGlashan

Dream Big Goal Plan:Week 1It’s Week 2 of our January feel-good movement plan for beginners, and we’re here to keep the momentum—and motivation—going. “Moving your body makes you feel stronger, energized, and in control,” says Kim Lyons, a former trainer on NBC’s The Biggest Loser, the founder of Simplified Nutrition in Los Angeles, and your guide on this monthlong journey. “Your goal here,” she reminds, “is progress, not perfection.” (Just joining us?
10 Common Mistakes You May Be Making in Plank Pose (And How to Correct Them)

Sep 16, 2024 | yogajournal.com | Lara McGlashan

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Plank Pose in yoga is one of the most strengthening exercises you can practice. It challenges—and benefits—not only your abs but your lower back, glutes, hamstrings, shoulders, chest, and upper back. But these muscles need to work in orchestration with one another to execute a proper Plank Pose and that can be exceptionally difficult.
Here's What Happens When A Man Isn't Sexually Active

Aug 20, 2024 | honehealth.com | Lara McGlashan

What happens when a man is not sexually active and how not having sex can affect sleep, mood, immunity, heart health, and more.
7 Ways Pregnancy Changes Your Running

Jan 17, 2024 | runnersworld.co.za | Lara McGlashan |Mike Finch

You spent nine months worrying about your health as it related to your baby-to-be, and now that they are out and about in the world, it’s time to get back to the business of running. But here’s the thing: Your body has changed dramatically in the past year, and you may not know how to find your way back to ground zero, or even where to start. We’ve got you covered.
10-Minute Workout at Home for When You're Stuck Inside

Jan 14, 2024 | yogajournal.com | Lara McGlashan

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Starting to lose your mind a little while being stuck indoors? You’ll experience a much-needed release of that pent-up frustration in the following 10-minute workout at home.
5 Best Hip Stretches That Every Athlete Needs to Know

Jan 3, 2024 | triathlete.com | Lara McGlashan

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Your hips are both an anatomical miracle and a pain in the (literal) butt. An estimated It isn’t exactly a surprise that many of us experience occasional tightness with our hips considering the intricacy of this ball-and-socket joint and the relative lack of information regarding the best hip stretches for athletes.