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Christine Luff, ACE-CPT
Expertise
Running, Marathons, Youth FitnessEducation
Fordham University, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignHighlights
- Certifications: American College on Exercise (ACE) certified personal trainer; ACE-certified weight management specialist; ACE-certified fitness nutrition specialist; ACE-certified youth fitness specialist; Road Runners Club of America certified running coach
- Favorite workouts: Running, rowing, hiking, strength training
- Fitness-related experience: Christine has been coaching runners for more than 20 years. She is a former head coach for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training running team in New York City and now coaches runners individually for races of all distances, from 5Ks to marathons. She also coaches a community youth track team for kids ages 5 to 14.
- Fitness products Christine can't live without: Christine loves her running gear and gadgets, but her TriggerPoint GRID Foam roller is her go-to, can't-live-without product. She uses it to roll her tight areas, especially her quads and hamstrings, and finds it to be a relaxing part of her post-run recovery.
- Fitness products Christine has tested: Running shoes, walking shoes, running belts, running water bottles, GPS watches, running socks, running shorts, leggings, running jackets, running hats
- U.S. region: Northeast
- Residential area: Suburban
As a running coach and long-time runner, I've witnessed first-hand how exercise can not only change your physical health, but your attitude, mood, and mind. I'm passionate about making fitness more accessible and helping people discover the athlete within them.
Experience
Christine Luff is a Verywell Fit writer with more than 25 years of experience creating and editing health and fitness content and product recommendations. She's also an ACE-certified personal trainer, Road Runners Club of America certified running coach, certified weight management specialist, certified fitness nutrition specialist, and certified youth fitness specialist. An avid runner, she's completed 13 full marathons and countless other races. Christine is passionate about introducing people to running and is the author of the book, "Run for Good: How to Create a Lifelong Running Habit." She received her B.A. in American Studies/Communications from Fordham University and her M.A. in Journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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