
Amber Sayer
Amber Sayer is a fitness, nutrition, and wellness writer and editor, and contributes to several fitness, health, and running websites and publications. She holds two masters degrees—one in exercise science and one in prosthetics and orthotics. As a certified personal trainer and running coach for 12 years, Amber enjoys staying active and helping others do so as well. In her free time, Amber likes running, cycling, cooking, spending time outside, and tackling any type of puzzle.
Latest articles by Amber Sayer

Can you actually 'boost' serotonin?
By Amber Sayer published
The "feel good" neurotransmitter serotonin is associated with mood.

Does exercise affect hair growth?
By Amber Sayer published
Reference Healthy hair can be affected by a number of factors. We ask a a hair transplant surgeon, 'does exercise affect hair growth?'

What is the best dumbbell chest workout for building strength?
By Amber Sayer published
Reference A physical therapist walks us through the best dumbbell chest workout for building strength

Should you work out twice a day?
By Amber Sayer last updated
Should you work out twice a day? An exercise physiologist explains what you need to know

Does yoga count as exercise?
By Amber Sayer published
Reference A physical therapist helps to settle the debate: is yoga really exercise?

Is there any benefit to doing yoga in bed?
By Amber Sayer published
reference A physical therapist breaks down why you should consider doing yoga in bed

What is cardiovascular endurance?
By Amber Sayer published
An exercise physiologist explains what cardiovascular endurance is and how to improve it

What is cross training?
By Amber Sayer published
An exercise physiologist explains how and why you should start cross training

Does cardio kill gains? Here’s what the science says
By Amber Sayer last updated
reference An exercise physiologist separates fact from fiction to answer, does cardio kill gains?

The oblique muscles: What are they and how to make them stronger
By Amber Sayer last updated
reference A physical therapist shares the best exercises to strengthen oblique muscles

What is hypertrophy?
By Amber Sayer last updated
Reference An exercise physiologist explains what is hypertrophy training – and why we should all be doing it
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