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Kristin Jenny
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Kristin lives in the Boulder, CO area and enjoys everything from triathlon to backcountry hiking. She has completed nine Ironman triathlons, including the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Her writing can be found in Triathlete Magazine, Women's Running, Cycling Weekly, and more health and wellness-related outlets.
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By Kristin Jenny
Person wearing a pink sweatshirt and black sweatpants jumping rope in a park outside.
4 Benefits of Jumping Rope That'll Convince You to Give It a Try
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
A rock climber gets lowered down a tall rock face on the end of a rope
Is Rock Climbing Cardio or Strength Training?
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
Triathletes wearing triathlon suits running out of the water during a race.
The 8 Best Triathlon Suits, According to Coaches and Triathletes
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
a fitness instructor with long hair and tattoos helps a middle-aged fit man do hip flexor stretches on a mat
The 10 Best Hip Flexor Stretches to Get Loosened Up
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
Person with psoriasis swimming laps in pool.
How to Protect Your Skin While Swimming if You Have Psoriasis
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
Swimmer pausing to take a breath in the pool.
Yes, You Sweat While You Swim — Here's How to Tell and Stay Hydrated
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
Person riding on a road bike outdoors
The 5 Best Affordable Road Bikes, According to a Bike Mechanic
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
Rear view of a parent and child riding gravel bikes in the forest.
The 5 Best Affordable Gravel Bikes, According to a Bike Mechanic
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
Person wearing a pink cycling jersey and black bike shorts riding a bike outside in a park
12 Must-Have Pieces of Cycling Gear for Beginners, According to a Coach
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
Older adult couple running at park in T-shirts
Why You Get Slower With Age and What to Do About It
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
Group of senior adults exercising in swimming pool, smiling
Want to Age Well? This Is the Best Pool Workout If You're Over 50
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
Laughing mature swimmer resting between sets of early morning 30-minute swim workout for beginners in pool
Get Confident in the Water With This 30-Minute Swim Workout for Beginners
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
Person wearing purple tank top working out at the gym to burn fat
Do You Burn Fat or Muscle First When Exercising?
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
Two older adult swimmers in one pieces and swim caps laughing in front of a lake
Everything You Need to Know About Swimming After a Hysterectomy
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
Young man swimming a fast freestyle stroke in a pool
The Fastest Swimming Strokes
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
smiling person with short hair and a large shoulder tattoo doing water aerobics in the pool with weights
10 Benefits of Water Aerobics (and 5 Drawbacks)
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny and KJ Kroetch, CPT
older adult rides a recumbent bike in nature for its many fitness benefits
Is Riding a Recumbent Bike Good Exercise?
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
Woman Swimming Freestyle
5 Steps to Start Learning How to Swim By Yourself
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
swimming Coach Giving young child Holding Float One To One Lesson In Pool
How to Teach Swimming to Beginners — and Make It Safe and Fun
Fitness
By Kristin Jenny
Fit people with ponytails wearing leggings working out in gym, doing dumbbell rows as a short-term fitness goal to build up to a consistent larger goal
How Short-Term and Process Goals Will Help You Achieve Big Fitness Gains
Health
By Kristin Jenny
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What Is the Best Way to Determine the Value of a Used Bike?
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