Rui Li is a contributing writer for Exercise.com. She has written and consulted for a variety of publications, including Men’s Fitness, Verily, and Refinery29. Specializing in injury prevention and gait analysis, Rui has made it her mission to help people get out of pain and stiffness and unlock their inner athlete. Her experiences in the U.S. Army showed her that a well-functioning body can overcome just about any obstacle. In Rui’s spare time, she enjoys finding challenging hiking trails where she can stimulate her mind and train her body.