Fitness & Exercise
5 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 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 MoreDo This DIY 15 Minute Full Body Workout for Huge Results
Most of the time, we make exercise out to be more complicated than it is. The truth is that a daily 15 minute full-body workout can make a huge difference in your fitness—because the only thing that getting in shape truly requires is consistency. In other words, if you can only fit a short workout…
Read MoreThree 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 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 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 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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