Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.
Ciara Lucas, CPT, RRCA, is a New York City–based health and fitness expert and journalist. She has extensive experience delivering health, fitness, and wellness content across major media platforms, including the Today show, Good Morning America, and national publications.
Lucas has certifications in personal training, strength coaching, running, cycling, and exercise nutrition. She combines her deep health and fitness expertise with editorial storytelling skills to create impactful, evidence-based content. Lucas’ goal is to make wellness accessible, credible, and empowering for all audiences.
Workouts
This Simple Upper-Body Dumbbell Workout Will Build Strength in Your Arms, Back, and Chest
The basics work—and this routine is proof.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Can You Really ‘Scoop Out’ Your Period?
Ob-gyns explain the viral trend—and if it can actually stop or delay bleeding.
Fitness
To Strengthen Your Body and Brain, Try Failing at a New Sport
I had no idea it would be so challenging—or rewarding. Here’s why.
Workouts
Mixing Up Your Workouts Might Be the Secret to Longevity
A new study finds that people who do a variety of exercises live longer, even if they don’t work out more.
Workouts
The Case for Ditching Hard Workouts and Playing Instead
Why workouts should feel like recess instead of punishment.
Fitness
Here’s What a Balanced and Effective Weekly Workout Plan Actually Looks Like
The breakdown of strength, cardio, and sweet rest.
Fitness
Here’s Exactly How to Restart Your Workout Routine After a Break
It’s never too late. (Really!)
Fitness
How to Get a Full-Body Workout With Weight Machines at the Gym
Machines can go a long way in making lifting less intimidating.
Health
Hungover? Here’s What Actually Helps
This is the best way to recover from a hangover, according to science.
Fitness
5 Big Takeaways From Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Workouts
In her new docuseries, we get a glimpse at what it’s like to train for a megatour.
Fitness
Why Getting Injured on Your Period Could Sideline You Longer
Your recovery time could depend on your cycle.
Fitness
Wellness Wrapped: The Workouts, Rituals, and Trends That Took Over 2025
Here’s what topped the wellness charts in 2025.