Jennifer Rizzuto is a freelance writer and certified personal trainer based in Long Island, NY. She covers various fitness-related topics and reviews for Tom's Guide. She also writes sketch comedy and short films, and performs frequently as an actor, singer, and improviser. When she's not writing, working out, or performing, you'll find her trying to convince her husband to get a dog.
Latest articles by Jennifer Rizzuto

Over 60? Start doing these 3 seated exercises to protect your hips and spine
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
Our resident personal trainer recommends these three exercises

In your 40s? This single exercise is the secret to age-proofing your body
By Jennifer Rizzuto Last updated
Here's the exercise everyone should be doing, according to this personal trainer

Over 60? These are the 3 dynamic balance exercises you should be doing now
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
Here are three balance exercises everyone over 60 should prioritize

Can’t lunge or squat? These 4 chair exercises build strength in the quads, glutes, and hips
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
According to a personal trainer, these are the chair exercises to add to your routine

I’m a personal trainer over 40 — I used to skip these 3 exercises, but now I do them regularly to stay strong as I age
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
Like most certified personal trainers, I have exercises that I love and a few that I loathe. Don't skip these three.

I’m a personal trainer for seniors — everyone over 40 should start doing this exercise now
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
If you’ve crossed the 40 mark and want to protect your strength and stability as you get older, start doing hip airplanes regularly

I’m a personal trainer — this mobility move opens up the chest and spine so much better than stretching
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
So many of my personal training clients suffer from rounded posture, tight pecs, and poor shoulder range of motion. Here's how to fix it

I’m a personal trainer over 40 — these are the 4 exercises I do daily to safeguard my strength and stability as I get older
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
Start doing these exercises now to maintain your independence as you age

Over 60? Start doing these 4 resistance band exercises to protect your hips
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
Strengthen your hips with a resistance band and these moves

Over 60? These 3 mobility drills can improve your balance and reduce stiffness
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
Open up stiff joints with these moves, done standing and sitting

The 'glute-isolator': Why I swapped heavy squats for this one targeted move
By Jennifer Rizzuto Last updated
Whether you’re after a shapely backside or a super-strong lower body (or both), one of my favorite exercises to target the glutes is the single-leg glute bridge

I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors — these are the 3 lower body moves everyone should do before they turn 60
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
One of the best things you can do for your future self is to focus on strength and stability now – before you hit your 60’s. Here are the lower-body exercises to prioritize.

I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors: this simple test can assess your fall risk as you get older. Here’s how long you should be able to do it
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
One of the best ways to assess your fall risk as you age is by doing the single-leg balance test, and it can be done by almost anyone.

I’m a personal trainer — trust me, this one move opens your chest and improves your posture better than stretching
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
The wall angel is a mobility drill that opens up the pecs, promotes healthy shoulder range of motion, strengthens the upper back, and contributes to better overall posture.

Can’t do sit-ups? These are the 4 standing core exercises I recommend if you can’t get on the floor
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
These moves take core work off the ground, making them more accessible for seniors and those with mobility issues.

I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors — this is the one exercise I make sure all of my clients can do
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
The one exercise I give almost every client — no matter their age — is the goblet squat, says this personal trainer

I’m a personal trainer — I prefer these 4 dumbbell moves over push-ups to strengthen the upper body
By Jennifer Rizzuto Last updated
Here are the exercises this trainer prioritizes

Not sit-ups or crunches – this is my must-do move for deep core strength, spinal stability, and pelvic support
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
Here’s how to do alternating heel taps, with modification and progression options

I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors — everyone under 60 should start doing these 3 full-body exercises now
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
Here's the full-body exercises all seniors should be doing

I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors, and this is the most important thing you can do to prevent bone loss
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
Here are the four exercises to add to your routine

I'm a personal trainer: Stop relying on planks to strengthen your deep core — try this workout instead
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
Try these four different exercises instead

I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors — these are the 4 balance exercises I wish everyone would do before they turn 60, to build strength and stability
By Jennifer Rizzuto Last updated
Add these 4 balance exercises to your routine

I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors: These are the 4 core exercises I wish everyone would do before they turn 60
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
Here are the four exercises this personal trainer recommends
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