Sarah Klein

Boston, New York, Santa Monica

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance writer and editor. Formerly with @LIVESTRONG_COM, @goodhealth, @preventionmag, @huffpost. | she/her

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Exercises to relieve joint pain

1 month ago | health.harvard.edu | Sarah Klein |Robert Shmerling

As many as one in four American adults has arthritis, a leading cause of joint pain. And those aching ankles, knees, hips, wrists, elbows, and shoulders can get in the way of everyday activities, family responsibilities, and work. But joint pain isn't something you have to resign yourself to living with. There are steps you can take today — like exercising more — that can help ease your discomfort. Causes of joint pain There are a number of different reasons your joints might hurt.
Foam roller: Could you benefit from this massage tool?

1 month ago | health.harvard.edu | Sarah Klein |Lauren Elson

March 21, 2025 By Sarah Klein, Health Writer Reviewed by Lauren Elson, MD, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing You've probably noticed people at the gym rolling their calves, glutes, and other body parts on small cylinders. These popular tools are called foam rollers. They can help you stay flexible and limber and reduce muscle tension and soreness. What is a foam roller? A foam roller is a cylinder made of foam.
Axial Spondyloarthritis Spinal Fractures: How to Protect Your Bones

2 months ago | self.com | Sarah Klein |Petros Efthimiou

Learning you have a life-changing condition is likely alarming no matter what. But if you have axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), a chronic form of arthritis that dramatically increases your risk of fracturing your spine, the diagnosis also comes with a second helping of fear. Here, two rheumatologists lay out steps you can take to protect your back and perhaps tamp down some of your anxiety about getting hurt.
Chair yoga: Benefits of a mind-body practice without the risk of falling

2 months ago | health.harvard.edu | Sarah Klein |Robert Shmerling

One aspect many practitioners love about yoga is how welcoming and inclusive it can be. The ancient movement and meditation practice can work for everyone. And there are no prerequisites to giving it a try, other than curiosity and a desire to improve your fitness, flexibility, and strength. Case in point: You can even practice yoga seated in a chair. What is chair yoga? Chair yoga is exactly what it sounds like: yoga that is performed while seated in a chair.
Here’s How to Maintain and Preserve Your Muscle Mass As You Age

2 months ago | onepeloton.com | Sarah Klein

Change is a fact of life. But knowing that doesn’t make it any easier to experience or accept. When it comes to the natural aging process, many people look for steps to take that can help ward off the most uncomfortable of those changes. If you’re a little nervous about what’s to come in your golden years, you might also be wondering how to maintain muscle mass as you get older. After you turn 30, you can naturally of your muscle mass each decade as you age.
No, Your 30s Aren’t Too Young to Think About Stroke Prevention-Especially as a Woman

Jan 16, 2025 | msn.com | Sarah Klein

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Weekend Warriors, Listen Up: Here’s What to Know About Working Out Twice a Week

Jan 16, 2025 | onepeloton.com | Sarah Klein

In an ideal world, we’d all easily get enough exercise each week. We wouldn’t bat an eye at the guidelines that recommend banging out at least 150 minutes of cardio and powering through two strength training sessions weekly. But, unfortunately, that ideal scenario can feel next to impossible, with work, family, and other obligations often getting in the way of workouts. Some weeks, we’re lucky if we can find three days to exercise. Other weeks, we magically find time to move every day.
Chair exercises for seniors: Boosting strength, flexibility, and stamina

Jan 9, 2025 | health.harvard.edu | Sarah Klein |Robert Shmerling

Staying active as you get older is key to aging well. Physical activity can not only reduce the risk of heart disease and cognitive decline, it can also help you maintain your ability to perform everyday activities like carrying groceries, getting out of bed in the morning, and lifting your grandchildren or pets. But as you age, you may not be able to do the same exercises you could perform easily in your 20s — or even 50s and 60s.
The Pros and Cons of Training to Failure—Plus How to Do It Properly

Dec 6, 2024 | onepeloton.com | Sarah Klein

The term “training to failure” can sound more than a little intimidating, especially if you’re relatively new to strength training. But it can have real benefits, like helping advanced lifters push themselves enough to continue to see gains from their muscle-building routines. But if you’re a little less familiar with the concept, you’ve probably got plenty of questions about the pros and cons of training to failure, who it might be right for, and how to do it.
Gatorade. Liquid IV. Do you need extra electrolytes?

Dec 6, 2024 | health.harvard.edu | Sarah Klein |Robert Shmerling

December 6, 2024 By Sarah Klein, Health Writer Reviewed by Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing Electrolytes have a well-deserved reputation for helping ward off dehydration and muscle cramps. But these essential minerals are found in plenty of the foods you're probably already eating. So when might you need extra from sports drinks or powders?