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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These are the three best mobility moves to protect your shoulder joints as you age, according to a physical therapistGetting older doesn’t have to mean increased shoulder pain and instability
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I’m a personal trainer for seniors and this is the 10-minute at-home workout I give all my clients over 60 for full-body strengthBuild strength and endurance at home with this senior-friendly routine
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Build a stronger lower body at home with this 15-minute equipment-free leg workoutIt’s quick, it’s effective, and it only requires four moves
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The three stretches a physical therapist wishes everyone would do to improve their hip mobilityFix your stiff hips after a day at the desk
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I use this exercise to help my clients over 50 improve their balance, posture and core strength—and it only takes 60 secondsThe suitcase carry will train your core to keep you stable
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The four best kettlebell moves for beginners who want to build full-body strengthReady for a new challenge? Swap your dumbbells for kettlebells
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Only have one dumbbell? Try this quick 10-minute workout to build full-body strengthThis routine targets your upper body, lower body, and core
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These three dumbbell moves strengthen your core more than crunches or planks, according to a personal trainer who works with seniorsStrengthen your abs with these standing exercises
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I tried doing this one stretch every day for two weeks and it helped me run pain-freeThe standing IT band stretch helped me to regain my mileage after a long break from running
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I’m a personal trainer and if I only had 15 minutes to build full-body strength, here’s what I’d doPick up a pair of dumbbells and do these four moves
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Your posture can change in your 30s—a physical therapist says you can fix it with these four exercises that strengthen your back, pelvis and upper bodyThe right set of exercises can help you maintain your alignment
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The gym-machine workouts an orthopedic surgeon recommends for women over 40 as an alternative to deadliftingLearning to deadlift later in life can come with increased risks says this expert, who offers spine-friendly alternatives so women can still realise the benefits of lifting heavy
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This 15-minute standing core workout can protect your posture and balanceA good core workout doesn’t have to happen on the floor
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These three moves can relax your back muscles more effectively than stretching, according to a physical therapistIf your back feels tight, stretching may not be the best solution
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I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors, and these are the four moves I make everyone do for healthy kneesThese exercises can safeguard your knees against common age-related issues
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This is the one exercise that people in their 40s don’t do often enough, according to a personal trainerThe lateral lunge to balance strengthens your lower body and core, and enhances overall stability as you age
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This is one of the best exercises you can do for full-body stability as you get older, according to a personal trainer who works with seniorsFocus on strength, balance and stability for your senior years
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I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors and these are the three exercises I never let any of my clients skipThese exercises promote better balance, strength and stability
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These three moderate-impact activities are actually beneficial for bone strength and osteoporosis, according to a physical therapistPrevent bone loss without high-impact exercise
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I'm a trainer who helps seniors look after their hips—this is the one move I never skipStrengthen your hips with this simple banded exercise
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I tried doing the 90/90 hip mobility exercise every day for two weeks and now I can squat and lunge without painDoing this move opened up my hips right away
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I’m a personal trainer and I’ve been doing this one move daily to help improve my squatsAnkle wall mobilizations have led to better form and strength gains
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Doing this one core exercise daily can improve your stability and enhance balance, according to a personal trainerHollow holds strengthen the deepest muscles in your core
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This is one of the most important exercises you can do before you hit 60, according to a personal trainer who works with seniorsDoing the kneel-to-stand exercise now can mean greater independence as you age
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