Karla Walsh is a freelance writer, editor and restaurant brand manager based in Des Moines, Iowa, where she reports on fitness trends, wellness research, psychology, and healthy recipes. She is a level one sommelier and is certified by AFAA for group fitness and NASM for personal training. You can find more of her writing on ReadersDigest.com, Shape.com, WomensHealthMag.com, EatingWell.com, BHG.com and more as well as in Runner's World, Better Homes & Gardens, AllRecipes print magazines. Find her on Instagram @karlaswalsh and learn more at karlawalsh.com.