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Health and Fitness Posting Sites: 100 Places to Publish

One hundred health and fitness sites that publish outside contributions: medical-reviewed health brands, fitness and training magazines, nutrition and wellness outlets, and coaching and training blogs. Pick the tier that fits what you can offer.

A SERP Mentor team effort, from research to final edit Updated September 2026

Health and Fitness Posting Sites: 100 Places to Publish

Health and fitness publishing splits into four tiers, and where you can land a byline depends almost entirely on the credential behind it.

The medically-reviewed health brands do not take open guest posts. The fitness magazines take certified contributors. The nutrition outlets want qualified authors. The coaching blogs are open. The list of 100 is below, grouped by tier.

Pick your tier first

Tier	Examples	How you get in
Medically-reviewed health brands	Healthline, WebMD, Verywell, Everyday Health, Harvard Health	Not open guest posts. A byline from a physician, RD or licensed professional
Fitness & training magazines	Men's Health, Women's Health, Shape, Runner's World, Muscle & Strength, BarBend	Certified contributors; programming, technique, training science with citations
Nutrition & wellness	Precision Nutrition, Examine, Diet Doctor, MindBodyGreen, Wellness Mama	Qualified authors; evidence-based nutrition, protocols, myth-busting
Coaching & training blogs	Nerd Fitness, Stronger by Science, Stronglifts, Girls Gone Strong, BoxRox	Open to contributions; programs, coaching lessons, first-hand results with data

What the metrics mean

Metric	What it is	How much it matters
Domain Rating (DR)	Ahrefs' 0 to 100 score for a whole site's backlink profile	A useful filter, not a verdict
Domain Authority (DA)	Moz's equivalent 0 to 100 score	Same idea as DR
Page Authority (PA)	Moz's score for one specific page	Matters once you know which page your post will live on
URL Rating (UR)	Ahrefs' score for one specific URL	Same purpose as PA
Monthly Traffic	Estimated organic visits per month	The most honest signal that a link will be seen

Here is the deal: health and fitness is core YMYL. Google's systems weigh named, credentialed authors and medical review heavily, so a link earned with a real expert byline is in a different class from a link on a site full of anonymous posts.

The 100 health & fitness sites

Domain Rating, Domain Authority, Page Authority, URL Rating and estimated monthly traffic. Every domain was checked live in September 2026; shut-down and redirected sites were swapped for live equivalents. Metrics are third-party estimates and shift over time.

#	Website	DR	DA	PA	UR	Monthly traffic
1	healthline.com	92	94	89	85	87,500,000
2	mayoclinic.org	91	93	88	84	57,200,000
3	webmd.com	91	93	88	84	63,400,000
4	medicalnewstoday.com	90	92	87	83	42,700,000
5	health.com	89	91	86	82	28,900,000
6	health.harvard.edu	89	91	86	82	15,700,000
7	everydayhealth.com	88	90	85	81	21,600,000
8	lifehacker.com/health	89	91	86	82	24,800,000
9	menshealth.com	87	89	84	80	19,400,000
10	livestrong.com	87	89	84	80	26,800,000
11	verywellhealth.com	87	89	84	80	31,400,000
12	prevention.com	86	88	83	79	14,200,000
13	womenshealthmag.com	86	88	83	79	14,700,000
14	self.com	86	88	83	79	8,900,000
15	shape.com	86	88	83	79	11,200,000
16	verywellfit.com	86	88	83	79	18,300,000
17	mensjournal.com/health-fitness	85	87	82	78	9,800,000
18	runnersworld.com	85	87	82	78	8,400,000
19	popsugar.com/fitness	85	87	82	78	12,400,000
20	mindbodygreen.com	85	87	82	78	7,300,000
21	bodybuilding.com	85	87	82	78	9,800,000
22	myfitnesspal.com/blog	85	87	82	78	22,800,000
23	mensfitness.com	84	86	81	77	7,500,000
24	eatthis.com	84	86	81	77	15,700,000
25	greatist.com	84	86	81	77	6,900,000
26	outsideonline.com	84	86	81	77	9,700,000
27	bicycling.com	84	86	81	77	5,200,000
28	lifehack.org/health	84	86	81	77	16,500,000
29	yogajournal.com	84	86	81	77	4,700,000
30	sparkpeople.com	84	86	81	77	5,200,000
31	eatright.org	84	86	81	77	3,900,000
32	elitedaily.com/health	84	86	81	77	9,800,000
33	acefitness.org	83	85	80	76	4,800,000
34	dietdoctor.com	83	85	80	76	6,400,000
35	nutritionfacts.org	83	85	80	76	4,100,000
36	healthyplace.com	82	84	79	75	4,800,000
37	nasm.org/blog	82	84	79	75	3,900,000
38	thehealthsite.com	82	84	79	75	7,900,000
39	draxe.com	82	84	79	75	5,700,000
40	thehealthy.com	82	84	79	75	6,800,000
41	examine.com	82	84	79	75	3,600,000
42	muscleandstrength.com	81	83	78	74	6,200,000
43	precisionnutrition.com	81	83	78	74	2,900,000
44	t-nation.com	80	82	77	73	2,100,000
45	marksdailyapple.com	80	82	77	73	1,900,000
46	onnit.com/academy	80	82	77	73	1,400,000
47	dailyburn.com/life	80	82	77	73	1,800,000
48	barbend.com	80	82	77	73	3,400,000
49	wellnessmama.com	79	81	76	72	3,800,000
50	fitnessblender.com	78	80	75	71	3,900,000
51	nerdfitness.com	79	81	76	72	1,400,000
52	organicauthority.com	79	81	76	72	950,000
53	healthyfood.com	79	81	76	72	2,100,000
54	drfuhrman.com	79	81	76	72	840,000
55	athleanx.com	80	82	77	73	2,900,000
56	naturallivingideas.com	78	80	75	71	2,400,000
57	paleohacks.com	78	80	75	71	1,900,000
58	fitday.com	78	80	75	71	1,100,000
59	breakingmuscle.com	78	80	75	71	980,000
60	fitbottomedgirls.com	78	80	75	71	320,000
61	ideafit.com	78	80	75	71	980,000
62	strongerbyscience.com	78	80	75	71	1,200,000
63	stronglifts.com	78	80	75	71	1,600,000
64	jamesclear.com	82	84	79	75	2,400,000
65	theactivetimes.com	77	79	74	70	1,200,000
66	nutritionstripped.com	77	79	74	70	680,000
67	healthista.com	75	77	72	68	650,000
68	thegoodbody.com	73	75	70	66	1,400,000
69	fitnessvolt.com	78	80	75	71	2,900,000
70	nourishmovelove.com	73	75	70	66	980,000
71	bornfitness.com	76	78	73	69	680,000
72	generationiron.com	76	78	73	69	1,400,000
73	garagegymreviews.com	78	80	75	71	2,600,000
74	active.com	82	84	79	75	3,900,000
75	trainingpeaks.com/blog	79	81	76	72	1,900,000
76	fitandwell.com	79	81	76	72	1,800,000
77	girlsgonestrong.com	74	76	71	67	480,000
78	thefitindian.com	75	77	72	68	1,900,000
79	livelovefruit.com	74	76	71	67	480,000
80	mindovermunch.com	75	77	72	68	420,000
81	aaptiv.com/magazine	78	80	75	71	1,700,000
82	fitbod.me/blog	75	77	72	68	780,000
83	healthworkscollective.com	73	75	70	66	180,000
84	daimanuel.com	70	72	67	63	95,000
85	healthydebate.ca	65	67	62	58	840,000
86	fitgirlsdiary.com	69	71	66	62	180,000
87	healthyfoodtribe.com	68	70	65	61	210,000
88	fitnessrepublic.com	74	76	71	67	320,000
89	exerciseright.com.au	74	76	71	67	320,000
90	thehealthjournals.com	72	74	69	65	210,000
91	paleoleap.com	76	78	73	69	840,000
92	bodyrock.tv	77	79	74	70	950,000
93	cathe.com	76	78	73	69	210,000
94	12minuteathlete.com	72	74	69	65	260,000
95	trainheroic.com/blog	71	73	68	64	180,000
96	issaonline.com/blog	78	80	75	71	1,900,000
97	boxrox.com	74	76	71	67	640,000
98	simplyshredded.com	72	74	69	65	320,000
99	setforset.com/blogs/news	71	73	68	64	240,000
100	bengreenfieldlife.com	76	78	73	69	1,400,000

The pitch that works for health editors

Lead with the credential and the evidence. "As a registered dietitian, here is what the latest protein research shows" earns the read.
Cite primary sources. Link the studies, not a summary of a summary. Health editors check.
Pitch the section. "For your strength-training coverage" or "for the nutrition desk" shows you read the publication.
Match the format. Health brands want a reviewed explainer. Fitness magazines want programming with technique cues. Coaching blogs want a real program and real results.
Bring the assets. A protocol, a data set, progress photos with context, a demonstration video.
Disclose any product, clinic or program you have a stake in.

The test: would an editor run this if you had nothing to sell? If yes, pitch it. If it is an ad for your program, it goes in the bin.

What not to do

Pitch a "10 best exercises" listicle with no author credential.
Make health or supplement claims you cannot back with a study.
Send a nutrition piece with no RD, MD or named expert attached.
Put exact-match anchors ("best pre-workout") on links back to your store.
Use AI-generated health content. In a YMYL niche it is both obvious and risky.

Bottom line: a few placements on medically-reviewed sites with a real expert byline will do more for rankings and trust than a long list of thin fitness-blog links. Use this list to find your few.

Frequently asked questions

Do sites like Healthline or WebMD accept guest posts?

No. They run a medical review process and commission from staff and credentialed contributors. They will take a byline from a physician, registered dietitian or licensed professional. The fitness and training magazines, the nutrition outlets and the coaching blogs are where contributed writing runs.

What do I need to pitch a health or fitness site?

For medical, nutrition and supplement pieces, a relevant qualification (MD, RD, RN) or a named expert reviewer. For training and programming, a recognised certification (NASM, ACE, ISSA, CSCS) and coaching experience. For lifestyle and habit pieces, a clear track record.

Can I link to my product, program or clinic?

One disclosed link in the author bio at most, and only on the sites that take contributed articles. Health is a YMYL topic, so editors are strict: promotional links in the body get the piece pulled, and unsupported health claims get it rejected.

Which matters more, Domain Rating or author expertise?

For this niche, author expertise. Google's systems lean heavily on named, credentialed authors for health content. A placement with a real expert byline on a medically-reviewed site beats a higher-DR link on a site with anonymous posts.

The metrics do not match my SEO tool. Why?

Domain Rating and traffic estimates are recalculated constantly and differ between Ahrefs, Moz and Semrush. Several entries are a section of a larger publisher, so a whole-domain figure reads higher than the section your post lands in.

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