Jennifer Rizzuto

4 days ago | fitandwell.com | Jennifer Rizzuto

I’m a personal trainer who doesn’t shy away from doing sit-ups with my clients because they are a good way to work the rectus abdominis—better known as the six-pack muscles. However, I would say there are other exercises that are better all-rounders, especially for strengthening deep core muscles like the transverse abdominis and internal obliques. That’s why it’s important to vary the abs exercises in your workout. I would suggest adding the McGill Big 3—as they’re known in powerlifting circles.

6 days ago | tomsguide.com | Jennifer Rizzuto

I had a baby last month and was recently given the all-clear to resume my workouts. As much as I want to fire up the treadmill and pick up some dumbbells, I know that returning to exercise postpartum is a gradual process. Taking things slow and focusing on the basics is a must. Between caring for a newborn and working with my personal training clients again, I don’t have much time to think about my own postpartum workout program.

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | Jennifer Rizzuto

I was recently cleared for exercise after having a baby, so I’ve been very eager to dust off my favorite dumbbells and get back to work. Despite my enthusiasm, I knew I’d have to rebuild my deep core strength first before attempting most of my pre-pregnancy routine. However, I did feel strong enough to incorporate some upper-body exercises into my postpartum program.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jennifer Rizzuto

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: ShutterstockI was recently cleared for exercise after having a baby, so I’ve been very eager to dust off my favorite dumbbells and get back to work. Despite my enthusiasm, I knew I’d have to rebuild my deep core strength first before attempting most of my pre-pregnancy routine. However, I did feel strong enough to incorporate some upper-body exercises into my postpartum program.

1 week ago | fitandwell.com | Jennifer Rizzuto

Tight hamstrings are a common complaint among my personal training clients. I understand the struggle firsthand, as I also have to stretch this muscle regularly. But according to Dr Neal Scibelli, a physical therapist at Aurora Medical Center Grafton in Wisconsin, stretching alone might not improve your hamstring flexibility. You may likeHow to actually reduce stiffness in your hips, according to a yoga instructorHip stretches not working for you?