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Jenny McCoy

Colorado

Journalist at Freelance

Freelance journalist. Bylines w/ @SELFMagazine @GlamourMag @OutsideMagazine @RunnersWorld @5280Magazine @ColoradoTrust.

Articles

  • 4 days ago | self.com | Jenny McCoy |Christa Sgobba

    Sure, the push-up is a bodyweight exercise, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy—in fact, it can be really challenging to master. That’s why push-up modifications (basically, less intense versions of the OG exercise) are so useful. These variations ease up the challenge by reducing the amount of load you have to push with each rep, while allowing you to practice the movement pattern and build the strength you need to crush a full one.

  • 2 weeks ago | bicycling.com | Jenny McCoy

    Jump to:How to Measure Your Resting Heart RateThe Average Resting Heart RateFactors That Influence Resting Heart RateHow Resting Heart Rate Affects Your Fitness, Performance, and HealthThe Benefits of Improving Your Resting Heart RateHow to Improve Your Resting Heart RateWhen to Be Concerned About Changes in Resting Heart RateOf all the metrics that wearables track, resting heart rate (RHR) is an easy one to gloss over.

  • 2 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Jenny McCoy

    To pause or not to pause? It’s a common question for runners taking mid-workout breaks. Does stopping your stride mean you should halt your fitness tracker, too? On one hand, pausing your watch can ensure your workout truly reflects how much time you spent running, ultimately giving you a sense of your average running heart rate and pace for a given distance.

  • 2 weeks ago | self.com | Jenny McCoy |Christa Sgobba

    A strong set of glutes is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Not only can a rock solid butt literally propel you through life, it can also lower your risk of niggling pain and injury. That’s because sturdier glutes help bolster your knees and lower back—and are linked with better posture and gait patterns to boot. So yeah, butt strength matters. A lot. For anyone wanting to cash in on these benefits, two classic exercises likely come to mind: squats and deadlifts.

  • 2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jenny McCoy

    dusanpetkovic/Getty ImagesA strong set of glutes is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Not only can a rock solid butt literally propel you through life, it can also lower your risk of niggling pain and injury. That’s because sturdier glutes help bolster your knees and lower back—and are linked with better posture and gait patterns to boot. So yeah, butt strength matters. A lot. For anyone wanting to cash in on these benefits, two classic exercises likely come to mind: squats and deadlifts.

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Jenny McCoy
Jenny McCoy @JennyJMcCoy
31 Dec 20

RT @5280Magazine: It's been a tough year to say the least—but there were still a few stories along the way that warmed our hearts. https://…

Jenny McCoy
Jenny McCoy @JennyJMcCoy
29 Dec 20

#Colorado followers: Have you or someone you know ~found love~ during the pandemic? If yes and willing to chat for a story, please DM.

Jenny McCoy
Jenny McCoy @JennyJMcCoy
30 Oct 20

Omg staying with my parents right now and just returned from a run to find my dad in a work meeting like this. https://t.co/i7tplm6YyM