Jennifer Rizzuto
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
The 12 best cross training shoes in 2024
By Jennifer Rizzuto last updated
The best cross training shoes for gym workouts, including models from Nike, Ryka, R.A.D, NoBull and more.
The best running hats 2024 — tested and reviewed
By Jennifer Rizzuto last updated
The best running hats are designed to protect your head from rain, sun rays and wind depending on what you’re looking for. Here’s our tried and tested favorites.
Forget running — I tried this 30-minute Zumba workout for my daily cardio instead
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
This dance-inspired routine helped worked muscles all over my body, raised my heart rate, and was actually a lot of fun.
Best Skechers shoes in 2024
By Jane McGuire last updated
We've tested the best Skechers shoes to help you find the right pair for your next walk, training session, or run.
Forget burpees — this 5-move low-impact workout works your whole body in just 15 minutes
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
This short equipment-free cardio routine is kind on your knees, but no less effective at raising your heart rate and boosting your cardio fitness.
The best running sunglasses 2024
By Jennifer Rizzuto last updated
Our guide to the best running sunglasses has been crafted by runners, for runners. Comfortably pound the roads or trails with protective, lightweight eyewear.
Forget weights — I tried this 30-minute workout to get in shape
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
This short routine is the ideal way to work your whole body without weights, even when you're tight on time.
5 bodyweight chest exercises to build superhero pecs without weights
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
These 5 bodyweight exercises work your chest, core, and pecs to build impressive upper body muscle
I tried the kettlebell viper press every day for a week, and the results were surprising
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Here's what happened when we tried the full-body kettlebell viper press for a week, and how to do this muscle-muscle compound exercise.
I did this Chris Heria ab workout every day for a week — here’s what happened
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Our fitness writer tried the influencer’s Chris Heria's ab workout for a full week. Here’s what she found.
I worked out like Reacher’s Alan Ritchson — here’s what happened
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
I worked out like Reacher’s Alan Ritchson — here’s what happened when we tried the action hero's workout
I just tried this 7-minute plank challenge — here’s my verdict
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Here’s what happened when our fitness writer tried this popular YouTube plank workout and how to give it a go yourself
7 best gym machines for building abs
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
The best gym machines for building ab muscles - here's the best machines to use if you're working on your core strength
This 30-minute workout can be done from just about anywhere
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
No gym? No problem. Keep your fitness gains while traveling with this equipment-free workout
What is cozy cardio? Here’s what happened when I tried this TikTok trend
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Can cardio actually be “cozy?” Here’s what happened when our fitness writer tried this popular exercise trend
I wore the Skechers Skech-Lite Pros for walking, running, and working out — here’s my verdict
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Our fitness writer wore the Skechers Skech-Lite Pros for cross training. Here’s her Skechers Skech-Lite Pros review.
I wore these Skechers Slip-ins for a week of workouts — here's my verdict
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
A review of the Skechers Slip-ins Summits shoes - here's what happened when we tested them for a week of workout
I wore these Skechers Slip-Ins while hitting the gym — here's my verdict
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
A review of the Skechers Slip-ins Ultra Flex 3.0 - read what happened when this fitness editor wore them in the gym
I ran 20 miles in the Skechers GO RUN Lite — here's my verdict
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Our fitness writer racked up a few miles while wearing the Skechers GO RUN Lites. Here’s how they performed on the treadmill and the tracks.
I tried this 10-minute hip dips workout — here's my verdict
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
I tried this 10-minute hip dips workout — here's my verdict on the Chloe Ting workout
I worked out like Victoria Beckham for a week — here’s what happened
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
How does the pop star turned fashion mogul stay in such enviable shape? Here’s what happened when our fitness writer worked out like Victoria Beckham for a week
I did a reverse snow angel every day for a week — here’s what happened to my body
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
What is a reverse snow angel, what are the benefits to reverse snow angels, and what happened when our fitness writer did them every day for a week
I worked out like Carrie Underwood for a week — here’s what happened
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
What does this iconic American Idol winner do to stay in shape? Here’s what happened when our fitness writer worked like Carrie Underwood for a week