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Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.

Jenny is a freelance health and fitness journalist and an NASM-certified personal trainer. She graduated from Northwestern University with a B.S. in journalism and a B.A. in psychology. In addition to SELF, Jenny has written for Vogue, Glamour, Health, Outside, Runner’s World, and more.  She lives in Colorado, where she teaches water aerobics at her local rec center.

Fitness

8 Workouts That Will Help You Get More Zone 2 Cardio

Plus, the surprising benefits of turning the intensity down a notch.
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Here’s What a Balanced and Effective Weekly Workout Plan Actually Looks Like

The breakdown of strength, cardio, and sweet rest.
Fitness

Here’s Exactly How to Restart Your Workout Routine After a Break

It’s never too late. (Really!)
Fitness

17 Hip Stretches Your Body Really Needs

If you sit all day, every day, these moves are for you.
Fitness

Does Calisthenics ‘Count’ As Strength Training?

Because push-ups and lunges certainly feel as challenging as lifting weights.
Fitness

The Simple Form of Exercise That Can Help You Age Better and Live Longer

And you only need to do it for a few minutes at a time to experience the benefits.
Fitness

34 Core Exercises Top Trainers Swear By

The moves fitness pros use to strengthen and stabilize.
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16 Plyometric Exercises That’ll Build Explosive Strength

Plus, how to add them safely to your routine.
Fitness

10 Pushing Exercises to Light Up Your Shoulders, Chest, and Triceps

These functional moves can help improve your power.
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10 Exercises for Knee Pain to Help You Move (and Feel!) Better

Strengthen and stretch your way to happier joints.
Fitness

The Best Workout to Do After a Bad Night’s Sleep, According to a Sleep Neurologist

And the ones you just might want to skip.
Fitness

This Seated Leg Stretch Makes Tight, Achy Shins Feel So, So Good

All you need is a chair to get it done.
Fitness

11 Plantar Fasciitis Exercises Your Achy Feet Are Begging For

Strengthen and stretch your way to pain-free steps.
Fitness

This Bodyweight Strength Move Can Stop Your Shoulders From Hunching

Hello, healthier posture.
Fitness

This Office-Friendly Stretch Will Loosen Up Your Tight Butt

For those times when you can’t budge from your chair—but desperately need relief.
Fitness

3 Must-Try Takeaways From Megan Thee Stallion’s Abs Workout, According to a Trainer

Her approach is way more effective than simply stacking sit-ups upon sit-ups.
Workouts

A Low Impact, No-Jumping Cardio Workout That’ll Get You Breathless

Challenge your heart without pummeling your joints.
Fitness

The Very Best Way to Ease Muscle Soreness, According to a WNBA Trainer

Yes, parking yourself on the couch has its place—but it’s not always the answer.