Posts by Jersey Strong
The Best Halloween Costumes for People Who Love the Gym
Halloween is the perfect time to dress up as your favorite characters. Instead of spending $90 on a cheap costume online, why not draw inspiration from workout clothes you already have in your closet?
Read MoreHealthy Foods for Fall that the Whole Family Will Love
So long summer and all of your delicious bounty (yes, we’re looking at you, watermelon). It’s harvest time! Here are healthy foods that celebrate all that autumn has to offer.
Read MoreAre Your Running Shoes Over The Hill? When To Retire Your Kicks
There’s a lot of controversy over when to retire your running shoes. Do you wear them until holes form in the bottom? Do you give them up after a set number of miles? After a particular period of time? Your personal fitness level can also have an impact. Everyone has their own opinions – but here’s when…
Read MoreHow to Create Healthy and Sustainable Diet Accountability
Sticking to our health and fitness plans can certainly be a challenge. Take a second and think about all of the things that sidetrack us — birthdays (and their encompassing cakes), work lunches (a.k.a. ordering from your nearby pizza place), and don’t forget about post-work trips to the bar to let off a little steam…
Read More5 Easy Exercises for Your Active Rest Day
“Active Rest”. Yes, it may sound a tad contradictory, but muscles need time to grow and recover. And we’re sure you’ve seen it before, “muscles are built at rest”; but that doesn’t mean you need to lie in bed all day, waiting for results to occur. Active rest can be defined as a workout far easier…
Read MoreShape Up: The Best Diet for Bodybuilding
If you want to create a leaner body with more definition, the most important factor to understand is that hitting the gym alone will not give you the results you are looking for. Both exercise and nutrition play a crucial part in creating the definition you admire in your favorite bodybuilding magazine.
Read MoreAre Crunches the Best Move for Your Core?
When it comes to strengthening the core muscles, people often immediately think of abdominal crunches. And while crunches can certainly help, they’re not the be-all, end-all in terms of exercises you should focus on when trying to strengthen your core. Which ones are also vital to solidfying your tummy? Glad you asked!
Read MoreAvoid These Foods During a Weight Loss Challenge
A weight loss challenge can be a great incentive to help you stay accountable and motivated to your fitness goal. While you’re planning workouts and the best nutrition plan to accompany your challenge, be sure to stay away from a few specific foods that could derail your progress. They may seem like they could be…
Read MoreFitness for Dummies: What Is BMI and Other Frequently Asked Questions
When you’re just hopping on the fitness train, learning the lingo takes as much focus as learning to squat. There are tons of questions you should be asking yourself on your fitness journey, and even more words in the fitness dictionary it can be helpful to know. We pulled together some of the most frequently…
Read MoreThe Best Exercises for Every Stage of Pregnancy
So, you’re growing another human inside of you. Congratulations! If you were active before your pregnancy, being (relatively) active during your pregnancy is a great and safe way to keep you and your baby healthy.
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