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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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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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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