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

Pickleball: The rules, the benefits and 5 exercises to improve your game
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Pickleball isn’t just for grandmas and hipsters — here’s everything you need to know to heat up the “kitchen” in your next game

7 Diastasis Recti-safe abdominal exercises to try
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
If you have Diastasis Recti, you might want to ditch the sit ups - here’s 7 of the best abdominal exercises to do instead

I did a Zumba dance workout every day for a week — here’s what happened
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
What is Zumba, what are the benefits of dance workouts, and what happened when our fitness writer tried doing them for a week

7 stability ball exercises for building strength and balance
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Using a stability ball can improve balance, mobility, and endurance - here are 7 stability ball exercises to add to your routine

I tried this 20-minute HIIT workout to burn 500 calories — here's what happened
By Jennifer Rizzuto last updated
This popular YouTube workout promises to torch some major calories. Will it actually burn as many as it claims?

I did kettlebell windmills every day for a week — here’s what happened
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
How to do kettlebell windmills, the benefits of kettlebell windmills, and what happened when our fitness writer did them every day for a week

I did a plank twist every day for a week — here’s what happened
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
What is a plank twist, how do you do a plank twist, and what are their benefits? Read what happened when this writer did them for a week

Forget sit-ups — 9 kettlebell ab exercises that will torch your core
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
The best kettlebell ab exercises that will torch your core - give these a go for your next ab workout

Withings Body Comp review
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
The high-tech Withings Body Comp smart scale goes a step beyond standard with vascular age and nerve health measurements

I did weighted sit-ups every day for a week — here’s what happened
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
What are weighted sit-ups, how do you do weighted sit-ups, and what are the benefits? Read what happened when this writer did them for a week

I did rear delt raises every day for a week — here’s what happened
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
How to do rear delt raises, the benefits of rear delt raises, and what happened when we did them every day for a week

3 of the best arm workouts with dumbbells
By Jennifer Rizzuto last updated
Strengthen and tone your upper body with these tried and true exercises.

Use this full-body bodyweight to build strength and muscle without weights
By Jennifer Rizzuto last updated
Get in shape from home with this full-body bodyweight workout

9 of the best quad exercises to fire up your glutes
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
The best quad exercises to fire up your glutes - here's the best exercises to add to your next leg day.

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise?
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise? Here's what makes HIIT different to a brisk walk.

5 best dumbbell ab exercises to try now
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Ready to strengthen your abs? Pick up some dumbbells and try these exercises

I tried using a massage gun for a week at bedtime — here’s what happened
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
I tried the “Sleep: Therabody x Ōura” program at bedtime. Here’s what happened when I used a massage gun before tucking in.

When you shouldn’t use a massage gun
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Should you use a massage gun on a strain or sprain? Here's when massage guns should be avoided.

Theragun Elite vs Theragun Pro: Which massage gun is best?
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Theragun Elite vs. Theragun Pro: Which massage gun should you buy? We put the two popular models to the test.

Garmin Forerunner 55 review: The best running watch for beginners
By Jennifer Rizzuto last updated
Functionality updates bring this smartwatch from basic fitness tracker to expert coach

Wyze Scale X review
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
A review of the Wyze Scale X smart scale - The budget-friendly Wyze Scale X offers a comprehensive look at your body’s composition

Mighty Bliss Cordless Massager review
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
Massaging your tight back is a breeze thanks to the Mighty Bliss Cordless Massager.

Legiral Le3 Massage Gun review
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
The Legiral Le3 Massage Gun is an effective — and incredibly affordable — recovery tool.
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