Healthy Living
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 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 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 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 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 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 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?
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