
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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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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Park the planks—a Pilates instructor says these five core exercises should replace your old routine in 2026Build a stable core that’s “genuinely strong and protected” with these exercises
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A personal trainer says this is the equipment-free full-body home workout she depends on when she can’t make it to the gymJust five moves that can be done in five minutes
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I swapped dumbbell chest presses for resistance band chest presses for two weeks and my shoulder pain instantly improvedThey’re now a permanent part of my workout program
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I’m a personal trainer who is over 40—these are the six exercises I’m doing to stay strong and mobile as I get olderStart training with healthy aging in mind
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I tried a week’s worth of meals from BistroMD and they kept me full and energized every daySponsored by BistroMD
The meal service’s Keto Flex option worked for me
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I’m a personal trainer and these are the three exercises that you should be doing to improve your postureUse these movements to combat the negative effects of sitting for long periods
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I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors—this 15-minute workout is great for beginners over 65Strengthen major muscle in your upper body, lower body and core
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New to exercise? A certified personal trainer recommends starting with this 10-minute routine to strengthen your upper bodyGrab a resistance band and give these beginner-friendly moves a try
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This essential home-gym accessory can help you get more out of your workout and it’s only $10 on AmazonSliders are compact, budget-friendly and versatile
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I’m a personal trainer and I end every long commute with these four stretchesIf you spend a lot of time traveling, these moves can reduce stiffness and pain
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I swapped dumbbell rows for resistance band rows for two weeks, and my back feels completely changedDitching the dumbbells for a while improved my strength gains
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Want to start running? A personal trainer recommends doing these four exercises before hitting the treadmillStrengthening these areas can prevent injury and improve your running
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New to exercise? A certified personal trainer recommends starting with this 10-minute routine that strengthens the lower bodyBuild foundational strength in the quads, glutes, hamstrings and hips with these four exercises
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I’m a personal trainer who helps clients get stronger after injury—these are the three exercises I recommend everyone do to prevent shoulder issuesThese moves will keep your shoulders strong and healthy
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A personal trainer says this one exercise can open up your chest, stretch your shoulders and strengthen your upper backAnd it’s suitable for most people
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