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Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

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“Unfortunately this is impressive”: Man’s hardcore workout at Red Rocks ampitheatre stuns the internet

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From top run times to top drinks: Inside the viral Strava fridge trend

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Yes, the 12-3-30 fitness routine is still hard—and still going viral

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

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“How have you been?”: Woman is a regular at Gold’s Gym. Then an older guy asks for her address at the counter

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Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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“They cost me $400 and offered me $77 lol”: Bowflex recalls 4 million adjustable dumbbells. Customers aren’t impressed with the refunds they’re being offered

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Influencer says 200-pound people shouldn’t do Pilates—gets fired and banned days later

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‘Respect the dedication’: Man hits the Planet Fitness locker room after workout. Then he sees chicken cooking on a stove in there

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

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‘Garmin does this’: Woman wears Apple Watch during her morning walk. Then she looks at the treadmill

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‘Always listen to your body’: TikToker shares how a spin class almost cost them their life in viral video

Stacey Ritzen is a reporter and editor based in West Philadelphia with over 10 years&#8217; experience covering pop culture, web culture, entertainment, and news. You can follow her on Twitter @staceyritzen.

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