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Christa Sgobba, C.P.T.

Christa Sgobba is an ACE-certified personal trainer, writer, and editor who joined SELF in 2019 and is now SELF's director of fitness and food. She graduated from Wilkes University and earned a certificate from New York University's Publishing Institute. Christa has worked in the wellness space for over a dozen years, previously holding research and editorial print and digital positions at Men’s Health, Runner’s World, and Bicycling, where she covered health, fitness, nutrition, and pro sports. In addition to those outlets, her work has also appeared in Glamour, SilverSneakers, and HealthCentral. She lives in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, where she takes full advantage of the miles of outdoor running trails. The gym is her happy place, and she’s committed to helping others discover their own love of fitness, too.

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