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Marietta Alessi

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Marietta Alessi is a wellness writer with nearly 10 years of experience. Her work has appeared in Shape, Bustle, and many other outlets. She is based in Hoboken, NJ, and loves travel, boxing, and long walks on the beach — she makes sea glass jewelry in her spare time.

Latest Posts From Marietta

The Best Pickleball Shoes, According to Pros, Players, and Reviews

Mar 21, 2025

The Best Pickleball Shoes, According to Pros, Players, and Reviews

Ah, pickleball.

Nov 6, 2024

I Tried TikTok-Favorite Brand Oner Active — Here's My Honest Review

I've been a fitness writer for over a decade, which means I've tried tons of different activewear brands.

Why Rumble Boxing Is My Go-To Workout of Choice

Oct 22, 2024

Why Rumble Boxing Is My Go-To Workout of Choice

My first foray into group fitness was in 2013.

Yin Yoga Can Help You Recover From Hard Workouts, Stress, and Just About Everything Else

Jul 12, 2024

Yin Yoga Can Help You Recover From Hard Workouts, Stress, and Just About Everything Else

When you think of workout recovery tools, what do you think of?

I Tried Only Low-Impact Workouts for 2 Weeks. Here's What Happened.

Jun 13, 2024

I Tried Only Low-Impact Workouts for 2 Weeks. Here's What Happened.

What's your workout persona?

I Tried Mixed-Reality Strength Training — and It's Not What I Expected

Jun 11, 2024

I Tried Mixed-Reality Strength Training — and It's Not What I Expected

What makes a great workout?

I Tried Taylor Swift's Go-To Gym — and It Really Is That Good

Mar 27, 2024

I Tried Taylor Swift's Go-To Gym — and It Really Is That Good

I'm in a no-frills gym.

The Best Gym Towels, According to Trainers, Supersweaters, and a Dermatologist

Feb 21, 2024

The Best Gym Towels, According to Trainers, Supersweaters, and a Dermatologist

Growing up is realizing exactly how you like your coffee, learning the importance of proper recovery after a workout, and developing the self-awareness to BYO gym towel if you happen to be a fellow human sprinkler.

The Best At-Home Pilates Reformers For Powering Up Your Practice

Jul 3, 2023

The Best At-Home Pilates Reformers For Powering Up Your Practice

Chances are, if you've made it here, you've fallen deeply in love with reformer Pilates and are ready to commit and purchase a reformer machine for your home.