How Long Would It Really Take 'Endgame' Thor to Go from Hardbody to Potato?
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Curious how long it would really take Endgame Thor to go from hardbody to couch potato? Check out my interview in MEL magazine.
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5 Common Workout Excuses Keeping You Out of the Gym—and How to Beat Them
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The toughest part about committing to—and sticking with—an exercise program is getting your mind to go along with it. Learn how to jump over five mental hurdles and confront common excuses that could derail your best intentions. Check out my interview in Real Simple for tips from me and other coaches.
Read MoreExercise Your Way to Becoming Smarter
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Simply put, the lack of movement diminishes brain power. Check out my latest Law.com Fit Counselor column for the latest research and tips for how to use exercise to improve your brain functioning. Get those brain gains, brah!
Read MoreSo You’re Not a Morning Workout Person—Here’s How to Become One
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When it comes to exercising, a morning workout has several advantages. Shift your workouts to the a.m. hours to reap the rewards with these simple strategies from me and other leading coaches in this RealSimple.com article by my pal Karen Asp. And check out these posts from the JJFit.com archive for more advice on improving your sleep.
Read MorePodcast: Pivoting When Work Gets Out of Whack
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As a corporate and private personal trainer, massage therapist with my own studio, group fitness instructor, nutrition coach, corporate wellness consultant, blogger, writer and occasional model (::hair flip::) I have a lot of demands for my time and attention. I love what I do and it’s easy to let my work life and business take over and eat up all my spare time leaving little to none for the other parts of me. Several times over the years while building my little JJFit Empire I’ve found myself overwhelmed and off balance and had to reset and reprioritize my projects. In this episode of PM for SB Podcast I share my experience, strategies and tools for pivoting when things get out of whack.
Read MoreHow to Lift Your Way to a Bigger, Smarter Brain
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Conventional wisdom — and that weird librarian from middle school — say reading books is the best way to become smarter. But new research shows that pumping iron can also bring about significant cognitive gains, and the more you exercise, the smarter you become. Check out my interview in MEL to learn how to increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) for increased neuronal plasticity through a mix of HIIT and long duration training. Gotta get those brains, bro!
Read MoreOuch! Too Much Sitting Leads to Muscle Pain. What to Do? (Law.com)
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Many of my clients suffer from occasional muscle spasms in the back, hips, legs and shoulders due to what I call “desk life.”Mobility, strength and core training can help guard against these problems, but sometimes it’s necessary to go a step further to help treat and prevent flare-ups, whether they’re caused by too much sitting or by an injury. Common ways to deal with muscle spasms include visiting a chiropractor, physical therapist or massage therapist. But there are some less common ways. Check out my latest Law.com column for four treatments that many of my clients have used to reduce pain and get back on their feet again.
Read MoreHow Many Calories Does Sex Burn? (Shape Magazine)
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As if you need another reason to do it. Check out my interview in Shape Magazine for the skinny on how many calories you really burn during sex and a few tips for improving your… uhm… “cardio workouts.”
Read MoreWhat to look for in a gym buddy (MEL Magazine)
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Trying to find the perfect workout partner — one who keeps you motivated, even when you can barely bench 100 pounds — can feel a lot like looking for a beefy needle in a sweat-drenched haystack. And like any relationship, even when you think you found the one, the squat to your deadlift, they could very well pack their gym bags and leave you and your swole bod for another even swoler bod. Check out my interview in MEL Magazine for advice on how to find your ideal gym partner.
Read MoreRegular massage-therapy sessions can help improve health, reduce stress
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Thinking about booking a massage appointment to alleviate some stress? It’s a great idea, one you might want to incorporate into your regular routine. Though most of us view a massage as a sporadic luxury, perhaps something we get around to doing once or twice a year, regular massage therapy has multiple boosts for mental and physical health. Checkout my interview in In Good Health from Tribune Online Content to learn more. And if you're ready to book a massage checkout my rates and schedule here.
Read MoreCEB Blog: Easy Tips for Lawyers to Improve Their Health
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Many lawyers know they should be taking better care of themselves but don’t have enough time and aren’t sure where to start. Lawyers struggle with long hours spent in client meetings, in court, at computers, and hunched over mobile devices. This all takes a painful toll on their bodies. Checkout my guest post on the CEB Blog for some of my most impactful, realistic tips, which have helped hundreds of lawyers make small, manageable changes to improve their health. And you can experience my wellness advice to lawyers in CEB’s program Attorney Wellness, available On Demand.
Read MoreThe 10-Minute Workout a Busy Lawyer Can Do (Almost) Anywhere
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Traveling and working long hours put a lot of stress on the body, so it's important to carve out even just a few minutes to move and breath. Check out my latest Law.com column for a video of my favorite 10-minute workout perfect for at home, in a hotel or at your gym.
Read MoreJJFit in the News: Workout Programs vs. One-Off Routines: Which Is Best for You? (Openfit)
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Focusing on your health and fitness is an investment in your time, energy and money. And just like buying organic produce or wearing proper running shoes, it may be a worthwhile investment to get a professionally-designed workout program from a trained professional (like yours truly). But is it absolutely necessary? Especially when the internet is overflowing with free workouts from people who, if their defined abs are any indication, seem to know what they’re doing? Check out my interview for Openfit.com for tips to decide what’s right for you.
Read MoreJJFit in the News: Avoid the 'Screw-Its' During the Holidays (Law.com)
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Want to avoid blowing your fitness goals during this holiday party season? Check out my latest Law.com column for my best tips.
Read MoreJJFit in the News: Want to Make More Money? Use Your Downtime Wisely (ACE)
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This one is for my trainer and group fitness friends. Check out my, and other great fit pros’, advice in this ACE article for maximizing your downtime time to increase your business and income.
Read MoreJJFit in the News: How to Clean Up 8 Notorious Gym Moves (Oxygen Magazine)
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When you arrive at the gym, there’s probably a lot on your mind — from stress over neglected emails to excitement about weekend plans. While you certainly get bonus points just for showing up, if you’re working out while distracted or haven’t been trained on proper movements, your workout could lead to unintended consequences. Based on years of observations, I've identified the main moves people execute incorrectly time and again — and provided instruction on how to perform them properly. Thanks to my amazing friend and writer Jill Schildhouse for including my tips in this Oxygen.com article and to my beautiful clients Erica and Sarah for demoing good form.
Read MoreJJFit in the News: 5 Workout Strategies for Trans Women (US News & World Report)
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Fitness can help empower folks who feel disconnected, hopeless and unhappy with their bodies. I work with clients who feel this way for a variety of reasons. Most common is being overweight or injured and feeling weak as a result. It's my passion to help them safely use exercise to make changes to their lifestyles and bodies to begin to love themselves. It's an amazing process. And I've been lucky to work with a hand full of gender transitioning men and women over the years and it's been a rewarding and beautiful experience. So I was stoked to be included in this important discussion in U.S. News & World Report.
Read MoreJJFit in the News: How to Work Out on the Keto Diet (LIVESTRONG.com)
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Following the low-carb, high-fat keto diet can have some desirable effects on the body. It’s been shown to accelerate weight loss, reduce seizures in children and help people manage diabetes. The keto diet will likely also affect the way your body handles a workout, though there’s some debate over whether exercising while in ketosis helps or hurts performance. Check out my interview for LiveStrong.com to learn how you may want to adjust your workouts if you go keto, how to survive the "keto flu" and other considerations when deciding whether keto is right for you.
Read MoreThe Best 15 Workouts for People Who Hate Exercise
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Hate working out? Allergic to gyms? Don’t sweat it. Simply choose one of these fun activities and watch your fitness soar. Check out this Reader's Digest article by my friend Jill Schildhouse that includes some of my suggestions!
Read MoreBusy Schedule? Just Add Water (and Veggies and Protein)
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Most of us don’t realize how poor our diets really are. And the hard truth is that even if you are finding time to exercise, you can’t exercise away a poor diet. Check out these clean eating tips from my latest Law.com Fit Counselor column.
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