Jessica Matthews
SHAPE magazine
San Diego, CA, United States
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Kettlebell Workout: 7 Full Body Exercises To Burn Fat in 20 Minutes
A Kettlebell workout is one of the best ways to torch calories and strengthen your entire body, especially when you’re pressed for time. Kick off 2015 with these killer 20-minute full-body exercises guaranteed to get your new year off to a fit—and sweaty—start. See the workout here → Read More
Bodyweight Exercises: Animal Moves that Strengthen and Sculpt
Trendy, full-body, calorie-torching moves that will get you moving in new ways and challenge your body like never before. → Read More
My Husband and I Are Vegan Bodybuilders
If you think you need to down plates of chicken breast or red meat in order to boost strength and build muscle, meet Marcella Torres and Derek Tresize. This vegan couple stands out in the world of → Read More
I'm 200 Pounds and Fitter Than Ever
Katelyn O'Donnell is living proof that strong is the new skinny. Haven't heard of her? This 25-year old New York native is on her way to becoming the next big name in powerlifting. And, at a current → Read More
The Best Yoga Poses to Do After Weight Lifting
Love to lift weights but hate to stretch? These 10 yoga poses are the perfect complement to strength training next time you're in the weight room. → Read More
The Best Yoga Poses to Do After Weight Lifting
Love to lift weights but hate to stretch? These 10 yoga poses are the perfect complement to strength training next time you're in the weight room. → Read More
The Best Yoga Poses to Do After Weight Lifting
Love to lift weights but hate to stretch? These 10 yoga poses are the perfect complement to strength training next time you're in the weight room. → Read More
Jillian Michaels Returns to TV with a New Reality Competition, Sweat Inc.
In her new TV show airing on Spike, Jillian Michaels will use her branding know-how and fitness expertise to find America’s next exercise craze. Get the scoop here. → Read More
Jillian Michaels Returns to TV with a New Reality Competition, Sweat Inc.
In her new TV show airing on Spike, Jillian Michaels will use her branding know-how and fitness expertise to find America’s next exercise craze. Get the scoop here. → Read More
Make Your Cardio Workouts Harder (Not Longer)
Sick of the same ol' cardio? Trainers spill their best workout tips to up the intensity of your sweat sesh, whether you prefer HIIT or circuit training → Read More
The Awesome Outdoor Workout You'll Get on an Elliptical Bike
The elliptical has been a staple in just about every major gym throughout the country since the 90s, but is there room—or good reason—to take this popular piece of cardio equipment outdoors on the → Read More
10 Exercises to Prime Your Arms for Tough Yoga Poses
Become an arm balance guru by priming your upper body with strength exercises and stretches that'll help you rock a handstand—and more! → Read More
Cutting-Edge Exercise Equipment from the IHRSA
Upgrade your fitness routine by trying out the latest exercise equiptment recently showcased at the IRSHA. These new and innovative foam rollers, sports watches, and other training tools will change the way you work out. → Read More
The March Madness-Inspired Total Body Workout
Get into the March Madness spirit with this full body workout routine inspired by basketball. With total-body moves like cross-body lunges and unstable mountain climbers, this workout brings together iconic basketball plays with basic exercises so you can train like a baller. → Read More
5 Mistakes That Wreck Your Workout Performance
Chafing is bad enough as is, but who knew it was actually preventing you from logging a solid sweat sesh? From exercising on the wrong surface to wiping off to much sweat (seriously!), these five unexpected factors are seriously affecting your workouts (and you probably haven't even noticed!). → Read More
The Top Athletic Training Moves to Master
Upgrade your workout routine by including athletic-inspired workouts to tone and sculpt your muscles. With a focus on flexibility and agility, these full-body exercises, favored by top athletes, make up a fun and challenging workout plan. → Read More
The Fitness Class Fusion Full-Body Workout
Can't decide between a barre or a bootcamp workout? No worries, this all-in-one workout routine brings together the best full body exercises from your favorite fitness classes such as yoga, Pilates, and more. Try this routine now for the ultimate at-home sweat session. → Read More
Should You Use Heavy Weights or Light Weights During Resistance Training?
Should you use heavy weights or light weights while resistance training? Our expert has the answer to this common fitness dilemma, plus tips on how to maximize your strength training routines so you can see faster results. → Read More
When to Use Heavy Weights vs. Light Weights
Should you use heavy weights or light weights while resistance training? Our expert has the answer to this common fitness dilemma, plus tips on how to maximize your strength training routines so you can see faster results. → Read More
When to Use Heavy Weights vs. Light Weights
Should you use heavy weights or light weights while resistance training? Our expert has the answer to this common fitness dilemma, plus tips on how to maximize your strength training routines so you can see faster results. → Read More