
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 best running sunglasses 2025 according to our testing
By Jessica Downey last updated
We tested the best running sunglasses to help you find a pair that stays put and keeps you focused on every run.

I asked ChatGPT to program a postpartum workout for me — and I was shocked at the results
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Here’s what this writer found after asking ChatGPT to program a postpartum workout.

I did 20 military presses every day for a week — here’s what happened to my shoulders
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Read what happened when this fitness writer added the military press to her daily workout for a week to sculpt strong shoulders

9 best cross training shoes 2025: tried, tested and reviewed by personal trainers
By Sam Hopes last updated
The best cross training shoes for weightlifting, CrossFit, and Hyrox, including models from Nike, Reebok, R.A.D, and NOBULL.

I'm a personal trainer — all you need is 10 minutes to strengthen your arms with this workout
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
If you only have 10 minutes to spare, here are the exercises to prioritize to build upper body strength

No, not push-ups — strengthen your pecs with a pair of dumbbells and these 4 exercises
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
These four exercises can strengthen your pecs with just a pair of dumbbells

Forget the gym — build full body strength with a kettlebell and these 4 moves
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
One kettlebell can give you an efficient full body workout with these four exercises

I'm a personal trainer — here's what happens to your core during pregnancy, and how to rebuild it
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Here's some of the best exercises to try when it comes to rebuilding your core after having a baby

Forget squats — these 4 glute bridge variations will build your backend
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Try these exercises for stronger, shapelier glutes

Which fitness trackers are the best for tracking women’s health?
By Jennifer Rizzuto last updated
Fitness trackers can help you get in shape and stay on top of your goals. But how useful are they when it comes to women’s health?

Why women lose muscle during menopause and how to prevent it, according to an expert
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
If you’ve got a pair of the best adjustable dumbbells, you can be proactive in preventing menopause-related muscle and strength loss.

Sit at a desk all day? Try these 6 exercises to regain your posture
By Jennifer Rizzuto last updated
If you spend a lot of your day sitting down, these are the best exercises to strengthen your body and prevent back pain

Forget the gym — sculpt your arms, legs, and core with just a chair and dumbbells
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
A full-body workout you can do in the comfort of your own home — no squat racks or barbells required.

I suffer from back spasms — here are the 6 stretches I do to get some relief
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
If you suffer from back spasms, these are the best stretches to try when it comes to alleviating pain

Skip the treadmill! This 20-minute HIIT workout burns fat and builds muscle
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
This 20-minute HIIT workout burns fat and builds muscle from home

What’s the best way to sit if you have lower back pain?
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
If you spend your days in one of the best office chairs, here is the best way to sit with lower back pain.

I’m a personal trainer — these are the best lower back stretches you can do
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
If your lower back has been a problem spot for a while, roll out your yoga mat and give these lower back stretches a try

I swapped barbells for a banded resistance bar — and it transformed my strength training
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
I’ve been looking for a way to get back to basics, so I decided to swap barbells and dumbbells for a banded resistance bar instead. Here's what I learned

Skip the gym! This strong legs and glute burner workout sculpts your lower body in 12 moves
By Jennifer Rizzuto last updated
If you’ve got half an hour, a resistance band and a dumbbell, you can sculpt your glutes, quads, hamstrings, and hips in the comfort of your own home with this workout.

Forget crunches — a personal trainer recommends these 5 standing ab exercises to strengthen your core
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Ditch your crunches and try this 5-move dumbbell standing ab workout to strengthen your core

This 10-minute pilates workout strengthened my whole body — and I did it in pajamas
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Pilates has long been heralded as an excellent way to strengthen deep core muscles and tone your entire body, so I decided to give Mera’s 10-minute workout a try (in my pajamas, of course).

Skip the gym — build full body strength at home with 1 dumbbell and 5 moves
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
This 5-move full-body dumbbell strengthens your arms, legs, and core at home

Where to donate your old workout clothes
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
If you're having a clean out at home, save your gym leggings, tops and shorts from landfill with these great ways to donate your old workout clothes.
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