
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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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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I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors, and this is the one core exercise I think people in their 30s and 40s should do more often for healthy agingDoing dead bugs with a Swiss ball trains the deepest muscles of your core, those responsible for stability and balance
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A physical therapist says to ditch the back braces and fix bad posture with these three moves insteadBack braces may seem like an easy fix, but they don’t address the root causes
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I tried glute bridge marches every day for two weeks and my knee pain has practically disappearedAfter years of sore knees, this one move has been a game changer
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I tried doing prone spinal rotations every day for two weeks and my posture improved almost instantlyDoing this simple exercise opened up my mid-back and made it easier to sit taller
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An 83-year-old trainer’s strength training formula for the over-65sIf you’re over 65 and want to start strength training, try this workout plan
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Doing these three exercises daily can help stabilize your shoulders and prevent neck pain, according to a doctor of physical therapyHelp to prevent neck pain by paying attention to your shoulders
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Correct your posture at any age with these four simple exercises, according to a personal trainer who works with seniorsStrengthen your back, shoulders and core, improve balance and mobility, and reduce chronic aches and pains with these moves
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Doing these three standing exercises daily can improve your hip stability and balance, according to a personal trainerThese moves can strengthen your hips and help prevent falls
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Can’t do a lunge? Try this exercise to boost your single-leg stability and strengthStep-ups are a functional way to improve leg strength
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Can’t do a deadlift? These three alternative exercises can help you build strength in your back and lower bodyIf deadlifts are off-limits for you, try these strength moves instead
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I’m a personal trainer and this is the one exercise I don’t see enough people doingThe Pallof press strengthens deep core muscles, improves balance and can prevent injury
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Can’t do jumping jacks? Try these low-impact exercises instead to get your heart pumpingGet a great cardio workout with these joint-friendly moves
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This is the one exercise you should do to safeguard your stability and balance, according to a personal trainer who works with seniorsBird dog helps build deep core strength, which is vital for good balance
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A personal trainer recommends this three-move stretch routine to all her senior clients, and they can all be done either seated or standingImprove your mobility and flexibility without having to get on the floor
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A personal trainer says you don’t need lots of equipment to strengthen your arms, legs and core—this workout targets the entire body using just one kettlebellBuild full-body strength with this 15-minute home workout
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New to strength training? A personal trainer recommends four simple moves to get you startedTry these beginner-friendly exercises for a full-body workout
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Over 60? A personal trainer says these are the core exercises you should be doing every day to stay stableLessen the risk of falls with these three moves
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Over 60 and can’t get on the floor? A personal trainer shares her favorite standing core exercises for beginner-level seniorsDon’t let mobility concerns prevent you from training your core
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This small ball can unlock your mobility, and it’s under $10 on AmazonUse a lacrosse ball to open up tight hips and improve your range of motion
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I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors—these three moves can help protect your hips and spineStrengthening your lower body and core can help prevent injury
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Want to start walking regularly? A personal trainer recommends doing these three moves before lacing up your sneakersThese exercises can keep your walks pain-free
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