Healthy Living
Fitness Classes 101: How to Choose the Best Group Class for You
Want a reason to look forward to going to the gym? Group exercise classes can keep you on a schedule, provide a supportive group atmosphere, and help make exercise fun as you just get started! With 12 group exercise classes to choose from as well as various XLAB sessions you can join, we’re breaking down…
Read MoreThis USA Powerlifting State Champion is Also a Secret Nerd: Jersey Strong’s Kristian Elvina
There were two things that Kristian Elvina loved when he was younger: World’s Strongest Man and dinosaurs.
Read MoreHow To Stretch (Really Effectively) Without That Burning Pain
The benefits of stretching and flexibility training have long been known, but to this day it remains a missing component from most workout programs. That said, it’s no real mystery why. Stretching is hard to perform effectively on your own and it’s typically uncomfortable (albeit painful). That’s why Jersey Strong has partnered with the “Godfather…
Read MoreA Special Collaboration to Help Those In Need — Jersey Strong Wine
As you know, the Jersey Shore has, and will always be, a core component of our culture. Most of Jersey Strong’s first clubs were built along the shorelines of Monmouth and Ocean counties, and the shore is home to our staff and thousands of Jersey Strong members. It’s all about community and keeping it local.…
Read More5 Things You Are Doing Wrong at the Gym – And How to Fix Them
We’ve all seen that one person at the gym using a piece of equipment in a way it totally wasn’t designed for. Sometimes, equipment can be altered to see different results. For example, changing your hand position the lateral pull down bar can help you target different areas of your back, or even your biceps.
Read MoreWorkout at Home VS the Gym: What Gives You Better Results?
Search for “at home workout program” in Google and your head will reel. From ab workouts timed to hip hop music, to YouTube videos that promise “abs in 10 minutes!” it can be hard to know which program is right for you.
Read MoreTop 10 Healthiest Foods
One of the things you worry about most when trying to start a healthy living lifestyle or lose weight is what food to eat. It can certainly be hard to make those decisions — there’s a lot of options after all! We’re listing our top ten healthiest foods to give you a head start.
Read More50 Fitness Hashtags You Can Use to Build Your Instagram Following
The fitness community is obsessed with hashtags. It’s true! Your favorite Instagram personalities are probably using between 5 – 30 hashtags in every single post. Hashtags can also be used in Instagram stories to generate more unique views and follows. Whether you’re looking to track your personal fitness journey, inspire others on their journey, or…
Read More8 Keto-Inspired Recipes to Help Reduce Your Carb Intake
The Keto Diet. It’s not necessarily a ‘new’ diet, but it’s buzzworthy enough to have thousands and thousands of comments on Reddit.
Read More5 Easy Ways to Remind Yourself to Drink More Water
Most people you pass on the street are dehydrated. Seriously, it’s true. How much water have you had to drink today? In a society where fresh, cool, drinkable water comes from a faucet at the turn of a nozzle, how can it be that most Americans aren’t consuming the daily recommended dose of water?
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