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How To Stretch (Really Effectively) Without That Burning Pain
The benefits of stretching and flexibility training have long been known, but to this day it remains a missing component from most workout programs. That said, it’s no real mystery why. Stretching is hard to perform effectively on your own and it’s typically uncomfortable (albeit painful). That’s why Jersey Strong has partnered with the “Godfather…
Read MoreA Special Collaboration to Help Those In Need — Jersey Strong Wine
As you know, the Jersey Shore has, and will always be, a core component of our culture. Most of Jersey Strong’s first clubs were built along the shorelines of Monmouth and Ocean counties, and the shore is home to our staff and thousands of Jersey Strong members. It’s all about community and keeping it local.…
Read MoreMake These Fast: 3 Healthy Easy Meals
The key to losing weight? Ask yourself this: “What am I eating on a daily basis? Do I cheat on my diet every day?” The truth is, you simply cannot out-exercise a bad diet. Despite what many believe, eating healthy does not have to be extremely expensive or time-consuming. By eating in moderation, you may find that you…
Read More5 Things You Are Doing Wrong at the Gym – And How to Fix Them
We’ve all seen that one person at the gym using a piece of equipment in a way it totally wasn’t designed for. Sometimes, equipment can be altered to see different results. For example, changing your hand position the lateral pull down bar can help you target different areas of your back, or even your biceps.
Read MoreWorkout at Home VS the Gym: What Gives You Better Results?
Search for “at home workout program” in Google and your head will reel. From ab workouts timed to hip hop music, to YouTube videos that promise “abs in 10 minutes!” it can be hard to know which program is right for you.
Read MoreTop 10 Healthiest Foods
One of the things you worry about most when trying to start a healthy living lifestyle or lose weight is what food to eat. It can certainly be hard to make those decisions — there’s a lot of options after all! We’re listing our top ten healthiest foods to give you a head start.
Read More50 Fitness Hashtags You Can Use to Build Your Instagram Following
The fitness community is obsessed with hashtags. It’s true! Your favorite Instagram personalities are probably using between 5 – 30 hashtags in every single post. Hashtags can also be used in Instagram stories to generate more unique views and follows. Whether you’re looking to track your personal fitness journey, inspire others on their journey, or…
Read More8 Keto-Inspired Recipes to Help Reduce Your Carb Intake
The Keto Diet. It’s not necessarily a ‘new’ diet, but it’s buzzworthy enough to have thousands and thousands of comments on Reddit.
Read More4 Smith Machine Exercises for Beginners
A little achy from hitting barbell and dumbbell workouts hard lately? Don’t worry; you’re not falling apart. Free weights can be taxiing on the joints. Looking for a way to keep the rhythm going, without ruining your entire workout? Well, you might want to check out the Smith machine — basically a free weight mechanical…
Read MoreShe Relearned How to Walk in Her 20s. She Now Holds National Strength Records.
For National Women’s Health Week, we’re highlighting one of the strongest women in our community. This is Melissa Edwards’ story.
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