
Jennifer Rizzuto
Jennifer Rizzuto is a freelance fitness journalist based in New York, NY. She’s been a NASM-certified personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and performance enhancement specialist for over a decade. She holds additional certifications in nutrition coaching from Precision Nutrition, and pre/post-natal exercise from the American Council on Exercise. As the daughter of a collegiate football coach who was never any good at sports, she understands how intimidating it can be to start an exercise regimen. That’s why she’s committed to making fitness accessible to everyone—no matter their experience level.
Jennifer is also an actor, screenwriter, and comedian who performs frequently in the NYC area.
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Can’t leave your desk? A personal trainer recommends these three chair exercises to build strength during your workday
These moves will work your upper body, lower body and core—all you need is an office chair
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I added weighted heel taps to my routine for a month, and I was shocked at the difference it made
My core finally feels strong again
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I’m a personal trainer and these are the three exercises you should do every day—even if you don’t have time to work out
If your calendar is full, squeeze in these simple moves to build full-body strength
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A personal trainer says this is the workout to do if you’re brand new to strength training—here are my thoughts
Strength training has many benefits, but it’s important to master the basics if you’re a beginner or returning after a break
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A fitness coach says this is the workout to do if you haven’t exercised in weeks—here’s what happened when I tried it after a long break
A routine to give you a jump start
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Five exercises everyone in their 50s should be doing to improve their balance, according to a certified trainer
Build strength and stability with these moves
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I’m a personal trainer and this is my favorite bit of equipment for building full-body strength at home
No space for bulky home fitness kit? A medicine ball could be the only thing you need
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I review sneakers for a living and my favorite gym shoe for all-day wear is discounted by a huge 50% on Amazon right now
This is the ideal shoe if you want something that will work in the gym and at your brunch date
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I teach people how to get stronger and these are the four upper-body resistance band moves I always recommend to beginners
Build strength in your arms, shoulders and core
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I’m a personal trainer—if you need some quick and low-impact cardio, I recommend you start with this 15-minute workout
Get your heart pumping without the high-impact moves
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I’m a personal trainer and I recommend this hip mobility routine to all of my clients with desk jobs
Moves to reduce stiffness and prevent injury
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I’m a personal trainer who works with beginners all the time and these are the four lower-body moves I always recommend
Simple moves to start your strength training journey
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This five-minute yoga routine was all it took to loosen up my tight hips
Need a good stretch? This routine targets joints and muscles across your body
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A chiropractor says that these five exercises will fix your posture and your neck hump—here's what happened when I tried them
Posture-improving exercises that you can try at home
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I’m a personal trainer and this is the one move I recommend to open up your mid back
Wave goodbye to stiffness and improve your mobility by threading the needle
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I just tried this 10-minute yoga full body stretch and couldn’t believe the results
Feeling stiff? These moves will quickly loosen the whole body
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Can’t do a sit up? Why these three exercises are even better, according to a personal trainer
Mix up your abs workout to get a stronger core
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Stretching alone might not improve your flexibility—here's what you should do instead, according to a physical therapist
Nerve flossing can release tight muscles, improve pain, and increase mobility
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I’m a personal trainer and these are the four exercises everyone should be able to do
New to exercise? Work on these four movements first
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I’m a certified personal trainer and my favorite Reebok gym shoe is on sale for up to 47% off
The Reebok Nano X5 are versatile enough to tackle almost any workout
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I’m a certified trainer who tests gym sneakers for a living—my all-time favorite pair for cross-training is currently under $60
These shoes are the most versatile I’ve tried
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I’m a personal trainer and these are the four best no-equipment exercises for building upper-body strength and stability
You don’t need weights to sculpt your arms, shoulders and back—try these exercises for a strong and stable upper body
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A personal trainer says these are the exercises to do if you’ve got no equipment and only 20 minutes to spare—here’s my verdict
This quick workout targets the legs, glutes and core
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A personal trainer says this is the HIIT workout to do if you’re over 40—here’s what I think
This no-impact workout delivers lots of high-intensity cardio without major stress on your joints
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