Fitness & Exercise
Easy Hacks to Fit in 10,000 Steps During the Winter
Ahh, winter is here! If you’re not a fan of the cold it can be very tempting to curl up on the couch with a mug of hot chocolate to binge your favorite Netflix show.
Read MoreWhat’s Worse for Your Health — Smoking or Not Exercising?
Whew! Quite the loaded question, huh? Abstaining from smoking and making sure to attend the gym would be the best course of action; but let’s take a step-by-step approach to answering the question. By now, we all know smoking can cause cancer, emphysema and a myriad of other issues. But is it worse than not exercising?
Read MoreGetting Access to MOSSA On-Demand Group Classes
We’ve partnered with MOSSA On-Demand to give everyone who has a Jersey Strong membership that provides access to group classes at the club the ability to take On-Demand classes anywhere, anytime. If you’re currently a paying subscriber to MOSSA On-Demand, skip to the bottom of this post please — otherwise, start here: Create Your Free…
Read More5 Old-Fashioned Exercise Trends That Will Have You Saying … What on Earth?””
The New Year is a time to reflect. So we started thinking — what exercises from the 1950s through the 1970s may still be relevant? What we found was that some of the classics, like push ups, plank, sit ups, running, squats, and weight lifting can still be found in today’s gym routines. But we…
Read MoreEight Mistakes That Keep You from Losing Belly Fat
Oh, belly fat! You saucy little minx, you! We try so hard to slay the belly fat monster, but sometimes it’s just so hard. But forge on we must, as carrying extra weight around our mid-section can adversely affect our overall health and well-being. What should you avoid? Glad you asked…
Read More10 Motivational Fitness Quotes to Keep You Going Strong in 2022
Hoping to shed some pounds this year? Finding motivation can be tough, especially if you are just starting out. A simple reminder of why you made weight loss a priority this year is all it takes to find that extra spark of determination. To guide you on your journey, here are 10 motivational fitness quotes…
Read More6 High Energy Food To Eat Before A Workout
A question personal trainers hear a lot is: “What food is best to eat before a workout to keep my energy levels up?” It’s a great question, as some foods can help, while others harm in trying to ensure you not only make it through a long workout, but a long day as well. Here…
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.
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 MoreAsk the Trainer: How to Get Rid of Annoying Armpit Fat
Sandra Conti is Jersey Strong’s Director of Group Training. Whether it is Yoga, Group Power, or Group Ride, Sandra knows the ins and outs of group fitness. With extensive knowledge of our suite of classes, Sandra also knows how to target different areas of the body and certain muscle groups to make the most of your…
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