
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 discovered a HIIT workout that's actually beginner-friendly: 25 minutes, no repeated moves, and easy on the joints
Cardio doesn’t have to be monotonous
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No, not sit-ups—a trainer recommends these four exercises if you want to strengthen your core
Workout Alternative moves to strengthen your core
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A personal trainer says "you’ll never do sit-ups again" after trying these five exercises
Workout I tried her recommended moves—here’s what I thought
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This small Pilates tool can tone your entire body—here’s how to use it
Pilates Small, affordable and surprisingly effective
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Can’t do a pull-up? A personal trainer recommends these four exercises to build back strength
workouts Prepare for your first pull-up by perfecting these moves
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This 15-minute workout targets all the major muscle groups using just one kettlebell
workouts Short on time? Pick up a kettlebell and try this workout
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A personal trainer says this 10-minute routine will give you stronger arms—here's what happened when I tested it
workout If biceps and triceps are your focus, look no further
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The 12 best cross-training shoes of 2025, tested and picked by our experts
Buying Guide I tested the best cross training shoes from Nike, Reebok, R.A.D, TYR, ON and more—these are my top picks for all kinds of training
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I’m a personal trainer and this is my favorite exercise for building glute strength
Workouts If you’ve mastered the glute bridge, try the hip thrust
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I did this no-equipment workout and it strengthened my entire body in 30 minutes
workouts Get a full-body workout using just your bodyweight
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This basic piece of yoga equipment can strengthen your whole body and it costs less than $7
Workout An affordable, portable and versatile way to enhance your moves
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I'm a personal trainer and if I needed to do a low-impact cardio workout, this is the one I'd choose
workouts You don’t have to run or jump to get a great cardio workout
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A trainer says you can build full-body strength at home with just three moves and this budget Pilates prop
pilates Small, powerful and cheap
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I swapped dumbbells for ankle and wrist weights for a week—here’s how it improved my workouts
workouts Don’t be fooled by their small size
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A personal trainer says these two simple hip stretches can soothe a sore back
Mobility If you want to improve lower back pain, start by stretching your hips
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A physical therapist recommends these three moves to keep you strong and mobile as you age
Mobility Pair these mobility drills with your strength training routine
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A physical therapist recommends this one simple exercise to improve your balance
Balance The tightrope walk is a dynamic balance exercise that can reduce your risks of fall-related injury
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A trainer says this low-cost mobility tool can make your core workouts more effective—here's how
Workout Use a foam roller to take your core workouts to the next level
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I did this standing abs workout and it helped me strengthen my entire core
Workouts These six moves challenge my obliques, abs and glutes
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A physical therapist recommends this one exercise to open up your upper back—I put it to the test
Mobility Short on time? This one movement can make a world of difference to your spinal mobility
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Spent all day sitting on the couch? Loosen up your lower body with these three hip stretches
Mobility Reverse the damage of sitting with these quick and easy moves
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I tried doing this back-strengthening routine for a week and I couldn't believe how much it improved my posture
Workouts Correct your posture and fix rounded shoulders with this eight-move workout
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I’m a personal trainer—here's why I think this is one of the best upper-body workouts for beginners on YouTube
Workout If you want to train your upper body but don’t know where to start, then this workout is for you
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Can’t hold a plank? A personal trainer recommends these modifications to build your deep core
Workouts Strengthen the muscles of your deep core with these plank alternatives
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