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5 days ago | 
fitandwell.com | Jennifer Rizzuto
I'm a personal trainer but I don't have enough space in my house for a fully-stocked gym. I use a mix of dumbbells and resistance bands when exercising at home but there's one piece of equipment I love using the most: my suspension trainer. These versatile fitness tools are great for all experience levels and can be used to strengthen the whole body.
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5 days ago | 
tomsguide.com | Jennifer Rizzuto
Gym memberships and loads of equipment can definitely help strengthen your arms, legs, and core, but they’re not the only methods for achieving and maintaining a sculpted physique. Pilates instructor and fitness influencer Keri McClanahan recently shared a full-body workout you can do in the comfort of your own home — no squat racks or barbells required. All you’ll need is a pair of dumbbells and a sturdy chair.
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6 days ago | 
fitandwell.com | Jennifer Rizzuto
I don't pay a lot of attention to my breathing, despite it being one of the most important things I do to keep my body functioning. However, the way we inhale and exhale can have a big impact on our physical and mental wellbeing. Adrienne Mishler, a yoga teacher and YouTube creator, better known as Yoga with Adrienne, touted the benefits of ‘balloon breathing’ on a recently uploaded video. “You can practice this anytime, anywhere,” she says.
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6 days ago | 
flipboard.com | Jennifer Rizzuto
10 hours agoThis FSU Student Had A Scathing Message For Donald Trump And It's Going Mega Viral"Thoughts and prayers are neither a policy nor a strategic solution." Two people are dead and six hospitalized after a shooting at Florida State University on Thursday. NBC News is reporting that the suspect is the 20-year-old son of a sheriff's deputy who had access to the deputy's weapon.
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1 week ago | 
tomsguide.com | Jennifer Rizzuto
Unfortunately, pain and injury can be a few downsides of an active lifestyle. A combination of genetics and incomplete cool-downs have led me to some pretty severe back issues over the years, and I often pay the price with debilitating back spasms.
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1 week ago | 
fitandwell.com | Jennifer Rizzuto
When I first meet with new personal training clients, many of them are eager to hit the treadmill and dumbbells right out of the gate. While building cardiovascular fitness and muscle is important, moving well should always come first. Without proper mobility and muscle activation in key muscle groups, you’re more likely to run into issues like tightness and potential injuries, especially if you’re new to exercise.
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2 weeks ago | 
tomsguide.com | Jennifer Rizzuto
Treadmills are a great way to get in your daily dose of cardio, but walking or running to nowhere isn’t always a very thrilling idea. For fitness enthusiasts who need a little cardio variety, HIIT (or high-intensity interval training) has long been a popular choice. According to a study in Biology of Sport, HIIT — which pairs short exercise intervals with even shorter rest intervals — has been shown to improve athletic performance, body composition, and cholesterol levels.
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2 weeks ago | 
tomsguide.com | Jennifer Rizzuto
As a certified personal trainer, one of the most common complaints I hear from my clients is the presence of persistent lower back pain. While there are many strength and mobility exercises you can do to address the issue, sitting for long periods on most days of the week can counteract all of those efforts. Most of us have careers that require hours at our desks, and we don’t really have the option of trading our work environments for something more active.
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2 weeks ago | 
fitandwell.com | Jennifer Rizzuto
As a certified personal trainer with over a decade of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how prolonged sitting can impact mobility. Spending long hours in a seated position can tighten muscles in the chest, upper and lower back, leading to stiffness, poor movement patterns and increased risk of injury. But just because you have a desk job, doesn’t mean your mobility has to suffer.
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2 weeks ago | 
fitandwell.com | Jennifer Rizzuto
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a popular cardio choice for many fitness enthusiasts. But if you’re a beginner and feel apprehensive about the words high intensity, I’ve found just the workout for you. Fitness influencer Anna Engelschall has a HIIT workout on YouTube that offers an easy-to-follow introduction to this workout style. While there are a few intermediate-level moves, most are accessible making this 25-minute routine a great starting point. The best part?
