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Jenessa Connor
CPT, PN-L1 she/her/hers
Jenessa Connor is a NASM-certified trainer and freelance fitness writer. Her work has appeared in publications including Runner’s World, Oxygen, Backpacker, Shape, Men’s Journal, and What to Expect.

Education & Training: National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Precision Nutrition

Experienced In: nutrition basics, how to gain muscle, fitness, running, training

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By Jenessa Connor
Older adult doing a barbell squat at the gym as part of a beginner barbell workout.
A 15-Minute Barbell Workout for Beginners
Fitness
By Jenessa Connor
Person practicing a beginner barre workout to improve strength and posture.
A 15-Minute Beginner Barre Workout to Improve Posture and Build Core Strength
Fitness
By Jenessa Connor
Person wearing a blue T-shirt and black shorts doing a track workout outside.
The 9 Best Track Workouts for Any Ability and Fitness Level
Fitness
By Jenessa Connor
A collage of three best exercise balls on a gray and orange background.
The 6 Best Exercise Balls to Elevate Your Indoor Workouts, According to Fitness Experts
Fitness
By Jenessa Connor
Person wearing white tank top and gray leggings exercising with dumbbells at home doing beginner CrossFit workout.
This 15-Minute CrossFit Workout for Beginners Works Every Major Muscle Group
Fitness
By Jenessa Connor
Illustration of a person peeing while sneezing
How Bad Is It Really to Pee When You Sneeze?
Health
By Jenessa Connor
Close-up of runner drinking a sports drink outside for hydration.
The 7 Best Sports Drinks for Hydration, According to Dietitians
Nutrition
By Jenessa Connor
Fit young person with a ponytail exhaling and getting the benefits of Pilates during a reformer class
13 Impressive Benefits of Pilates, Backed By Science and Experts
Fitness
By Jenessa Connor
Person in blue jacket and black leggings stretching outside after a run.
The 9 Best Stretches to Do After Running
Fitness
By Jenessa Connor
Collage of best cycling sunglasses on colorful background.
The 10 Best Cycling Sunglasses, According to Riders and Coaches
Fitness
By Jenessa Connor
Close-up of person sitting on bed putting on running shoes in the morning.
7 Things Personal Trainers Do Every Morning to Give Their Workouts an Energy Boost
Fitness
By Jenessa Connor
Person doing lunges at home in living room as part of a low-intensity strength workout for psoriasis flares
A 20-Minute Low-Intensity Strength Workout for When You're Having a Psoriasis Flare
Fitness
By Jenessa Connor
Person running in the desert wearing a running backpack
The 8 Best Running Backpacks, According to Athletes
Fitness
By Jenessa Connor
Person in a matching purple workout outfit doing a wall pilates workout on a mat
A 20-Minute Wall Pilates Workout for Beginners
Fitness
By Jenessa Connor
Exhausted person in gym demonstrating someone who wants to quit their fitness New Year's resolution
Why Quitting Your New Year’s Resolution Might Be the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Fitness Goals
Fitness
By Jenessa Connor
a collage of the best workout journals on a blue background
The 7 Best Workout Journals to Track Your Progress, According to a Sports Psychologist
Fitness
By Jenessa Connor
Person performing squats with dumbbells in a gym with a fitness trainer watching.
Exactly What 5 Fitness Trainers Would Buy With $100
Fitness
By Jenessa Connor
A collage of fitness equipment experts are glad they splurged on this year, including Normatec boots, a mountain bike and a Pilates reformer.
The Top 10 Things Fitness Experts Are Glad They Splurged on This Year
Fitness
By Jenessa Connor
Person outside in workout clothes bending over to tie their shoe.
Can't Tie Your Shoes? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
Fitness
By Jenessa Connor
Person in tank top and leggings on stair stepper at gym demonstrating the best time to go to the gym
When Is the Best Time to Go to the Gym?
Fitness
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