
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’m a personal trainer and I recommend this hip mobility routine to all of my clients with desk jobs
Moves to reduce stiffness and prevent injury
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I’m a personal trainer who works with beginners all the time and these are the four lower-body moves I always recommend
Simple moves to start your strength training journey
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This five-minute yoga routine was all it took to loosen up my tight hips
Need a good stretch? This routine targets joints and muscles across your body
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A chiropractor says that these five exercises will fix your posture and your neck hump—here's what happened when I tried them
Posture-improving exercises that you can try at home
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I’m a personal trainer and this is the one move I recommend to open up your mid back
Wave goodbye to stiffness and improve your mobility by threading the needle
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I just tried this 10-minute yoga full body stretch and couldn’t believe the results
Feeling stiff? These moves will quickly loosen the whole body
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Can’t do a sit up? Why these three exercises are even better, according to a personal trainer
Mix up your abs workout to get a stronger core
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Stretching alone might not improve your flexibility—here's what you should do instead, according to a physical therapist
Nerve flossing can release tight muscles, improve pain, and increase mobility
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I’m a personal trainer and these are the four exercises everyone should be able to do
New to exercise? Work on these four movements first
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I’m a certified personal trainer and my favorite Reebok gym shoe is on sale for up to 47% off
The Reebok Nano X5 are versatile enough to tackle almost any workout
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I’m a certified trainer who tests gym sneakers for a living—my all-time favorite pair for cross-training is currently under $60
These shoes are the most versatile I’ve tried
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I’m a personal trainer and these are the four best no-equipment exercises for building upper-body strength and stability
You don’t need weights to sculpt your arms, shoulders and back—try these exercises for a strong and stable upper body
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A personal trainer says these are the exercises to do if you’ve got no equipment and only 20 minutes to spare—here’s my verdict
This quick workout targets the legs, glutes and core
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A personal trainer says this is the HIIT workout to do if you’re over 40—here’s what I think
This no-impact workout delivers lots of high-intensity cardio without major stress on your joints
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Can't do a sit-up? A trainer says you should do these chair-based core exercises instead
No sit-ups or planks
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You don't need any equipment to improve your posture—just these three back-strengthening moves
These three exercises will strengthen key back muscles
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If you’re exercising on a budget, this is the one piece of at-home equipment I’d recommend as a personal trainer
Suspension trainers are inexpensive and incredibly versatile
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A yoga instructor says this style of breathing will reduce anxiety and strengthen your core. Here’s what happened when I tried it
Balloon breathing can boost your mood and help you engage your core
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A physical therapist says these five exercises will fix “95% of your problems.” Here’s why I agree
Release stiff areas, strengthen weak ones and move more efficiently
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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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This one move will open up your chest and improve your spinal mobility, according to a personal trainer
This move belongs in your routine
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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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