
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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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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This is the one core exercise anyone over 65 should do daily, according to a certified personal trainerWall planks strengthen the deepest muscles in your core
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I tried doing banded pull-aparts every day to improve my posture—here are my resultsMy upper-body strength and mobility definitely improved
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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 knee issuesStrengthening your glutes, hips and legs is important for knee health
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I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors—this is the one upper-body move everyone over 65 should be doingStrengthen important muscles in your back and shoulders with banded rows
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This is one of the most inexpensive pieces of fitness equipment you can buy and it can strengthen your entire bodyLooped resistance bands can effectively target muscles in your legs, arms and core
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I’m a personal trainer who spends a lot of time sitting—I don’t let a day pass without doing these four stretchesI finish each day in front of a computer with these movements to open up my hips and back
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This is the one exercise everyone over 65 should be doing, according to a certified personal trainerChair squats can build strength and stability in crucial areas
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I’m a certified trainer but even I struggle with stiff hips—this is the one move that made a difference to how they feelA full month of the happy baby yoga pose led to happy hips for this new mum
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The eight best cross-training shoes of 2026, tried and tested by an expert coachThese are the best cross-training shoes and gym sneakers I’ve tested from Under Armour, Reebok, Brooks, Hoka and more
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A personal trainer recommends these three standing exercises for strengthening the hipsIf joint pain prevents you from traditional lower-body exercises, try these alternatives
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