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.
Latest articles by Jennifer Rizzuto
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A personal trainer says this is the hip-mobility warm-up move you should never skip
workout Prepare your hips for movement with controlled articular rotations
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This 10-minute walking workout is perfect if you want to boost your step count while staying indoors
walking No treadmill? No problem
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Completely new to strength training? A trainer recommends these three moves to build lower body muscles
Workout If you’ve never done a squat before, start here
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A yoga teacher recommends these six moves to improve your mid-back mobility
Yoga Keep your spine limber with these simple movements
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Sore knees? A personal trainer recommends this low-impact HIIT workout to get your heart pumping
Workout You can work up a sweat while keeping your feet on the ground
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I’m a personal trainer with over a decade of experience and these are my favorite exercises for strong and healthy shoulders
Workout Avoid aches, pains, and injury by incorporating these shoulder moves into your routine
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A personal trainer says these are the best exercises to start strengthening your glutes
workout If you spend most of the day sitting, these exercises can be the first step in building strength in your glutes and legs
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I tried this "killer arms" Pilates workout and my entire upper body felt more toned and strong
pilates A workout that challenges more than just your arms
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I did this spinal mobility routine every day for a week and it made my back feel so much better
workout A few simple movements relieved my usual back pain
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I tried this trainer's simple kettlebell routine and got a full-body workout in 20 minutes
workout A single kettlebell is all you need to work your entire body
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I'm a fitness trainer with over a decade of experience but this new workout style has cut my exercise time in half
Workout Challenge your whole body with this 30-minute routine
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I tried this five minute deep-core Pilates workout and it fired up my abs
Pilates You only need five minutes to strengthen your deep core at home
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I’m a personal trainer and this is my favorite exercise for strong and healthy hips
Yoga Improve lower-body strength and mobility with one simple move
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I tried this 30-minute somatic yoga routine and instantly felt more connected with my body
Yoga The slow and purposeful movements can be beneficial for anyone, no matter your fitness level.
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I’m a personal trainer—here are the three best core exercises to protect your lower back
Keep your back healthy and happy with these three exercises
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