Fitness & Exercise
The Summer Training Plan You’ll Actually Have Fun Doing
Once upon a time, someone somewhere decided that summer was the season to be in your best shape ever. We’re here to tell you that you build results over time…and if you haven’t reached your goals by this summer, that’s okay.
Read MoreImprove Your Running Form With 5 Tips
Improving your running form will not only help you advance in the sport, but also avoid injury that could halt more than your running efforts. Keep progressing toward your goals with increased stamina through cardio workouts for fat loss. If cardio is not your favorite part of your workout routine, a few key form adjustments…
Read MoreBarre Workouts Still Rock: A Beginner’s Guide to the Perfect Low Impact Strength Class
As you’re reading this, you’re probably slumped in your chair, or hunched over your phone. Your spine is compressed, your abdominal organs are squished together, and your blood flow is hindered. Your jaw might be clenched, your tongue might be tensed to the roof of your mouth, and your eyebrows might be cinched together. Bad…
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 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 MoreEverything You Need to Know About Personal Training
We’re just about halfway through the year — how are your New Year’s resolutions coming along? Have you followed yours thus far? If not, now is the time to climb back aboard and book that Personal Training appointment you were thinking about setting this time last year. Don’t be a part of the majority!
Read More5 Leg Press Variations to Carve Strong, Defined Legs
The leg press is a staple workout machine at gyms, but often gets a bad rep because it isn’t as complex as the squat. But if you’re looking for sheer size, the leg press may be in a class by itself since there are so many different ways to safely increase the growth-producing intensity. Read…
Read MoreAvoiding Exercise Injuries: What To Do Post-Workout
No pain, no gain, right? Well, not quite. Ever leave the gym after a great workout, only to wake up the next morning with aches and pains but not knowing why? “Cooling down” after a workout is more than just relaxing — there’s a lot you can do to feel better after you workout. From the…
Read MoreCan Yoga Help You Lose Weight?
When you think weight loss, yoga probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But talk to anyone who’s tried yoga and they’ll tell you what they weren’t expecting: even beginner flows can be surprisingly intense.
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