Julia Malacoff

Title: Former Senior Editor
Education: Wellesley College, B.A. in Art History
Expertise: Personal Training Certification (Level 4 EREPS) , Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification

Julia Malacoff is a writer and editor specializing in health, fitness, and nutrition, and holds a personal training certification (Level 4 EREPS) and the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification. Before becoming a freelance writer, Julia served as a senior editor at Shape magazine and received her B.A. from Wellesley College. In addition to Shape, she's contributed to InStyle, Insider, Cosmopolitan, Fast Company, Popsugar, Healthline, and more.

About Shape

Shape is an award-winning digital fitness, wellness, and beauty destination that offers inclusive, trusted, and empowering expert-led guidance and advice for anyone at any point in their wellness journey. Our library of more than 11,000 stories reaches more than 7 million readers monthly who want to prioritize their health, have fun, and lead an active lifestyle while also cutting through the noise of quick fixes and unvetted fads.

Latest from Julia Malacoff
How Will You Know When You've Reached Your Goal Weight?
How You'll Know When You've Reached Your Goal Weight
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Here's What to Know About Heart Rate Training Zones
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How to Use Dip Bars (aka Parallette Bars)
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Can NyQuil Cause Memory Loss?
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Reasons Why You Feel Winded When You Walk Up the Stairs
8 Things You Need to Know About Exercising On the Keto Diet
Everything You Need to Know About Working Out On the Keto Diet
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The Best Healthy Chipotle Orders, According to Dietitians
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How to Stay Fit When You're Injured
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One Dangerous Mistake You Could Be Making During Squats and Deadlifts
What Is Carb Cycling — and Should You Try It?
What Is Carb Cycling — and Should You Try It?
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Here's How to Strengthen and Stretch Your Lats (Plus, Why You Should)
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How to Make Time for Self-Care When You Have None
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I'm a Personal Trainer, Here's How I Stay Fueled Throughout the Day
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Do You Have to Do HIIT to Be Fit?
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The Best Weighted Blankets for People Who Are Always Cold
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How Much Fat Should You Really Eat Every Day?
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cellulite
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This Is Why You're So Hungry On Rest Days
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What Is Blood Flow Restriction Training?
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How Often Should You Do Heavy Weight Lifting Workouts?
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The Best Bodyweight Exercises for Getting Fit Anywhere
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These Beauty Products Still Use Formaldehyde — Here's Why You Should Care
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Is It Actually Harder to Lose Weight When You're Short?
The Healthiest Items You Can Order from the McDonald's Menu, According to Nutritionists
The Healthiest Meals You Can Order at McDonald's, According to Nutritionists