Weight Loss
The 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 MoreAsk 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 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 MoreBuilding Muscle Without Bulk: 5 Reasons to Up Your Lean Body Mass
There is often a stereotype that building muscle will make you bulky. You’ve seen some body types, and you do not want to be a victim of bulk. Put your worries aside because we’re going to debunk the bulk myth so you can reap all the benefits of building muscle without the bulk!
Read More5 Detoxing Tips That Are Actually Good for You
Pretty much everyone agrees that detox diets aren’t good for you. But that doesn’t mean eating to dexotify is bad. The bad stuff—we’re talking juice cleanses and maple syrup chugging—deprives your body of essential nutrients. The truth is, a healthy body already detoxifies on its own (that’s what the liver and kidneys are for!). Still,…
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 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.
Read MoreA Guide to Choosing the Right Diet for YOU
There is a LOT of fluff out there about weight loss and diets, so we’ll address the elephant in the room right away: dieting is not easy, and traditional fad diets are not a long term solution for weight loss. But there are systems of eating designed to help you lose weight for good. All…
Read MoreHow to Create Healthy and Sustainable Diet Accountability
Sticking to our health and fitness plans can certainly be a challenge. Take a second and think about all of the things that sidetrack us — birthdays (and their encompassing cakes), work lunches (a.k.a. ordering from your nearby pizza place), and don’t forget about post-work trips to the bar to let off a little steam…
Read MoreHow to Build a Fitness Journey Instagram (And Build Your Following)
In the digital age, creating a fitness journey Instagram is a great way to keep yourself motivated, track your progress, and interact with other people in the fitness community. Instagram has long been a channel for people trying to increase strength, lose weight, alter their diet, and feel inspired while doing so.
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