Christine Luff, ACE-CPT

Highlights

• At Verywell Fit: Christine has worked at Verywell Fit since 2016 and is currently a writer for the brand. As a certified personal trainer and running coach, she specializes in testing running and fitness gear, including running shoes, weighted vests, leggings, insoles, fitness trackers, and more. She uses her fitness expertise to recommend only the highest quality products to Verywell Fit readers.
• 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, and more.
• U.S. region: Northeast
• Residential area: Suburban

Experience

Christine Luff is a Verywell Fit writer who has worked at the brand since 2016. 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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