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Tessa Yannone

Wellness Editor

Tessa Yannone covers health and fitness news in the city as the Wellness Editor at Boston, and is also CSCS-certified strength coach. She's from the great state of Ohio and studied journalism at Indiana University.

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Arts & Entertainment

Where to Find Outdoor Skating Rinks in Boston This Winter

Ready to lace up those skates?

Massachusetts turkey trots
Arts & Entertainment

11 Massachusetts Turkey Trots Close to Greater Boston

Forget the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, start your holiday with some active fun.

Charles River kayaking
Wellness

Where to Rent Kayaks and Take to the Water in Greater Boston

Paddle down the Charles River, or take in pretty skyline views from Boston Harbor.

golf courses in Boston
Wellness

Nine of the Best Golf Courses You Need to Try near Boston

Hit the links and practice your swing. It’s all in the hips.

Wellness

Fitfluencer Myths, Debunked

Some wellness-focused Instagram accounts are totally worth the #regram. Others? Not so much. Here’s how to sort through your social media feeds to separate the good advice from the bad.

Wellness

Test the Waters

Whether you’re looking to Zen out on a paddleboard or fly through the air on a power kite, it’s good to know there are still plenty of ways to have a wet ’n’ wild summer.

Wellness

This Is What It’s Like to Open a Fitness Studio During the Pandemic

Owners of the new spin studio AXL, in East Boston, say it requires a lot of pivoting.

Wellness

The Ultimate Guide to Nutritionists and Dietitians in Boston

These 14 experts can help you maintain a healthy relationship with food and your body.

Wellness

Two Medfords. Two Coasts. One Online Cross-Country Road Race

It’s all part of a virtual cross country race from Medford, Oregon to Medford, Mass.

Wellness

Karen Akunowicz on Powerlifting, Gardening, and Chilling in a Kiddie Pool

The chef and owner of Fox & the Knife also does yoga with her kitchen team before every service.

Wellness

Get Ready to Row: Anyone Can Race in the Head of the Charles Regatta This Year

The two-day event will now be a global remote experience. And yes, you can participate.

Wellness

The West Nile Virus Has Been Detected in a Mosquito in Boston for the First Time This Year

Here’s one more thing to be anxious about. Thanks, 2020.

Wellness

These Are the Pools That Are Open In Boston Right Now

Plus, how safe is it really to swim in a communal pool? Can COVID spread through the water?

Wellness

These Fitness Studios and Instructors Are Hosting Outdoor Workouts

Not ready to return to the gym? Here are some socially distanced ways to break a sweat in the sunshine.

Wellness

Why Is There No Swimming Allowed In Jamaica Pond?

Forty years ago, swimming was enjoyed by generations of Bostonians. Here’s what changed.