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Alyssa Sparacino
PS Contributor
Alyssa Sparacino is an ACE-certified personal trainer and an editor and writer with a focus on fitness, health, and wellness. She was the editorial director for Shape, and her work's also been published by Health, Fortune, What to Expect, Well+Good, Real Simple, Travel + Leisure, Chewy, and more. She holds a BS in magazine journalism from Kent State University. When she's not writing or lifting weights, you can find her hiking, exploring, and eating with her husband and rescue dog.