Weight Loss
Ask 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 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 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 MoreAdvanced Weight Loss 101: Easy Steps to Lose Weight Fast
When it comes to advanced weight loss, your approach should be more than just hitting the gym and eating healthier. Instead, you have to commit to a complete lifestyle change. The only way to take your weight loss from a few pounds to the changes you really want to see is to change your habits…
Read MoreHow Stress Sabotages Your Weight Loss (and How to Beat It)
We all know stress is really, really bad for us. It can cause unwanted weight loss, it can cause unwanted weight gain, and it can cause various health problems, including cancer, heart disease, and as a result, early death.
Read More10 Motivational Fitness Quotes to Keep You Going Strong in 2024
Hoping to shed some pounds this year? Finding motivation can be tough, especially if you are just starting out. A simple reminder of why you made weight loss a priority this year is all it takes to find that extra spark of determination. To guide you on your journey, here are 10 motivational fitness quotes…
Read MoreWinter Workouts & Wellness: The Ultimate Guide to Cold Weather Fitness
No matter how much we might want to once the cold snaps, we can’t hibernate. Instead, we’re tasked with finding ways to stay warm, happy, and healthy during the winter months when all we want to do is crawl right back under the covers. But working out during this time of year is especially important:…
Read More5 Mistakes You May Be Making in Spin Class
New to spin class? You may be intimidated by those neat rows of bikes, or by the veteran pros who waltz over to a bike and know their exact settings. But don’t be nervous! The best part about spin is that you control your resistance – so you can tailor the class to your specific…
Read MoreEight Mistakes That Keep You from Losing Belly Fat
Oh, belly fat! You saucy little minx, you! We try so hard to slay the belly fat monster, but sometimes it’s just so hard. But forge on we must, as carrying extra weight around our mid-section can adversely affect our overall health and well-being. What should you avoid? Glad you asked…
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…
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