Fitness & Exercise
Ask 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…
Read MorePower Foods For Health and Fitness Goals
How often do you think about the fact that food could help you achieve your fitness goals? While it’s important to get your time in the gym, it’s just as important to watch what’s going into your mouth. Makes sense, right? But it’s not just for weight loss – you can ramp up your health…
Read MoreBuilding Muscle: Three Mistakes to Avoid
Is one of your 2019 goals to build muscle? Perhaps leaning out and getting cut? Well, if you’re serious about starting or continuing and keeping up with your plans, you’ve come to the right place! To help you become more resolute about those New Year’s resolutions, make sure to avoid these common muscle-building missteps.
Read MoreKid’s Healthy Eating: How to Keep Your Child Healthy This Summer
Trying to get your kids to eat healthy during the school year when everyone is on a regular schedule is tough enough. In the summertime, it almost feels impossible. But with 1 in 5 kids today suffering from childhood obesity, it’s worth the effort it takes to get the good stuff on the table.
Read MoreThe Best Core Exercises for Beginners
Looking for a few foundational core exercises to start building strong abs? The good news is that you can begin your journey to a six pack, all without the need of expensive, space-eating equipment. Try these beginner level exercises, working up the intensity as you get stronger, and you’ll be building a firmer, more defined core…
Read MoreAdvanced Weight Loss 101: Easy Steps to Lose Weight Fast
When it comes to advanced weight loss, your approach should be more than just hitting the gym and eating healthier. Instead, you have to commit to a complete lifestyle change. The only way to take your weight loss from a few pounds to the changes you really want to see is to change your habits…
Read MoreWhat are the Top Exercises for People Over 50?
When it comes to the best fitness options for those 50 and older, there are so many exercise choices available—options that are vital for increasing mobility and flexibility, maintaining balance, and improving muscle strength and endurance. You’re probably realizing that your workout needs are changing as the years go by. Instead of solely thinking about…
Read More6 Resistance Band Exercises to Target Your Booty
What’s the best way to build your glute muscles? Targeted activation.
Read More8 Exercises to Give You Better Posture
When you neglect your posture, you invite chronic neck and back pain. Sitting improperly for extended periods of time in front of a computer, standing for hours with your shoulders hunched, and sleeping and lifting improperly, can all lead to debilitating aches down the road. Do these six quick and easy realignment exercises to help…
Read MoreThe Only Kettlebell Exercises You Need
Kettlebells are really an unsung hero of the gym. With just a few simple exercises, you can customize several different workouts to meet your needs. For experienced weight lifters, kettlebells can be a refreshing change to break up familiar workouts. For beginners, they’re a great way to transition into weight training. Isolate your muscles or…
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