Posts by Jersey Strong
Three Secrets to Boosting Your Endurance
If you’ve already logged quite a few running miles, you may be looking to better your performance rather than tackling your first event. Runners could be looking to boost endurance in different ways, whether by speed and a faster time, or by running a longer distance. Luckily, with the right workout for your goals and…
Read More9 Exercises You Can Do in Only 20 Minutes
We get it – finding time to work out is not always easy. With work and other commitments, squeezing in a gym session can seem overwhelming. Here at Jersey Strong, we know that prioritizing your health and fitness is crucial, so we’ve compiled a list of our favorite exercises from the Jersey Strong Blog that…
Read MoreEat Your Way Slim: Profiling The 5 Best Foods for Weight Loss
We’ve all heard tales about the best foods for weight loss — zero calorie foods, foods that speed up your metabolism, and magic diet fruit. But are any of them true? Maybe your Mom told you to eat celery because you’ll burn more calories chewing it than it actually has. Maybe your friends swear by only…
Read MoreHealthy Snacks For Weight Loss On The Go
We know you keep a busy schedule—so how can you make sure your daily nutrition doesn’t take a dive because of it? Healthy snacks on the go—that’s how! They will help to keep you on track and provide much needed energy to get you through the day. Looking for some extra energy while on the…
Read MoreWhat to Look For in a Family Gym
Some gyms are pure iron-pumping factories. Others are a little more laid back. But great family-friendly gyms have their own distinct charm. In a family-friendly gym, you get more for your money…and peace of mind knowing you don’t have to choose between your kid or yourself. Here’s what to look for when you’re ready to…
Read More7 Steps to Take in Spring for Your Summer Beach Body
Everyone wants to have the beach body they’ve been dreaming of. Procrastinators beware: If you wait until bathing suit weather is here to start working on your summer beach body, you’re too late. Spring is the best time to build up a healthy fitness routine to have you summer ready before summer arrives.
Read More5 Detoxing Tips That Are Actually Good for You
Pretty much everyone agrees that detox diets aren’t good for you. But that doesn’t mean eating to dexotify is bad. The bad stuff—we’re talking juice cleanses and maple syrup chugging—deprives your body of essential nutrients. The truth is, a healthy body already detoxifies on its own (that’s what the liver and kidneys are for!). Still,…
Read MoreHigh Protein Recipes to Boost Your Workout
It can be hard to fit in the perfect fuel before your workout, without relying on the same protein shake. High protein snacks will not only help you stay fuller longer, but you’ll be full with right nutrition to help you build muscle and burn fat during your workouts, or repair immediately after a gym session.…
Read MoreThe Best Exercises to Do With A Friend
Everything is better together! Be it with a friend, partner, or colleague, studies show working out with a partner has more benefits than hitting the weights or cardio machines solo. It can increase energy, determination and even provide better results. That said, here are a few creative exercises that prove teamwork pays off!
Read MoreRunning & Walking Tips: 7 Common Treadmill Mistakes
Hitting the treadmill is one of the best ways to get the body moving and heart pumping. Whether you walk or jog (or do a little bit of both), a treadmill workout almost always feels good. But like any other exercise equipment, you need to make sure you’re using the treadmill correctly. We see people…
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