Krista Bugden

Krista Bugden is a freelance writer with a BS in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa. She spent 5 years working as a kinesiologist, giving her the first-hand experience she needed to write well-researched, scientific, and informative blogs. When she’s not writing, Krista can be found exploring a new country, reading the next big mystery book, or striving to reach a new personal best in deadlifts or squats.

Education

University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Science, Human Kinetics
2011-2014

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Editorial Standards

In a world overrun by questionable news, you deserve to feed your mind with content that you can trust. When you read a NativePath blog, you can expect the following:

Scientific Sources: We believe in sourcing the highest-quality information for our blogs—from academic research institutions, reputable media sites, and medically peer-reviewed studies*.
Credentialed Writers: We have the experts write our blogs—from registered dietitians and kinesiologists to physical therapists and personal trainers.
Medical Reviewers: Each of our more science-heavy blogs is reviewed by an experienced professional to ensure accuracy and credibility.
Up-to-Date Information: As new science and research unfold, our blogs are updated accordingly. Each quarter, we review our published blogs and make any updates necessary.

*The numbers in parentheses (1, 2, etc.) are clickable links to these studies.