Jesse Zucker

Jesse Zucker

Jesse Zucker is a fitness professional and freelance writer, covering health and wellness topics for The Well News. Zucker is a National Council on Strength and Fitness certified personal trainer, 200 Hour certified yoga instructor, and Precision Nutrition certified coach. Zucker trained at Equinox in New York City and now trains private clients virtually and in the Washington, D.C., area. Zucker specializes in teaching clients to build body awareness, strength, mobility and sustainable healthy habits. Zucker is also an actor with a B.A. in Creative Writing and Film Studies from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts.

Recent Work

May 6, 2024
by Jesse Zucker
Does When You Exercise Impact Your Health?

WASHINGTON — We all know that regular exercise benefits our health, but does the time of day you do it... Read More

WASHINGTON — We all know that regular exercise benefits our health, but does the time of day you do it make a difference?  Researchers from the University of Sydney investigated this question over an eight year period as it relates to heart health for people with... Read More

May 6, 2024
by Jesse Zucker
Taking the Cold Plunge and Other Types of Hydrotherapy

WASHINGTON — One of the most abundant resources on Earth has been used therapeutically since ancient times: water. Hydrotherapy uses... Read More

WASHINGTON — One of the most abundant resources on Earth has been used therapeutically since ancient times: water. Hydrotherapy uses water (including ice and steam) at any temperature for healing and relaxation. If you’ve ever iced an injury or put a warm compress on your forehead,... Read More

April 29, 2024
by Jesse Zucker
Tips to Help Keep Your Brain Healthy and Sharp

WASHINGTON — When it comes to taking care of your health, there is a lot to remember and the organ... Read More

WASHINGTON — When it comes to taking care of your health, there is a lot to remember and the organ in charge of remembering is the brain. The brain is the most complex organ in your body and shapes how you experience life. Here, we’ll explore... Read More

April 29, 2024
by Jesse Zucker
What You Need to Know About Dietary Supplements

WASHINGTON — Have you ever ventured down the supplement aisle at a health food store and wondered what you’re missing?... Read More

WASHINGTON — Have you ever ventured down the supplement aisle at a health food store and wondered what you’re missing? With all kinds of powders and capsules on the market that promise to improve your health, it’s tempting to try one out. Here, we’ll provide some... Read More

April 22, 2024
by Jesse Zucker
Movement as Medicine: Exercise and Injuries

WASHINGTON — If you’re an active person, or trying to be one, it can be frustrating to suffer an injury... Read More

WASHINGTON — If you’re an active person, or trying to be one, it can be frustrating to suffer an injury that prevents you from exercising. Luckily, a large part of injury recovery is continuing to move.  You should always check with your doctor before engaging in... Read More

April 20, 2024
by Jesse Zucker
Earth Day Raises Awareness of Environmental Impacts on Health and Wellness

WASHINGTON — As plants, trees and flowers continue to greet the season, one month into spring marks a worldwide occasion:... Read More

WASHINGTON — As plants, trees and flowers continue to greet the season, one month into spring marks a worldwide occasion: Earth Day. Earth Day has been observed on April 22 every year since 1970 as a global moment to raise environmental awareness. Let’s look at a... Read More

April 15, 2024
by Jesse Zucker
Are You Getting Enough Iron?

WASHINGTON — Feeling tired and sluggish? If so, low iron could be to blame. Iron is an essential mineral necessary... Read More

WASHINGTON — Feeling tired and sluggish? If so, low iron could be to blame. Iron is an essential mineral necessary for several critical bodily functions. While most people get enough iron, women and athletes may be at a higher risk for an iron deficiency. Here, we’ll... Read More

April 15, 2024
by Jesse Zucker
The Truth About Metabolism

WASHINGTON — Metabolism is a common buzzword used to sell products and convey different theories. Many popular myths and questions... Read More

WASHINGTON — Metabolism is a common buzzword used to sell products and convey different theories. Many popular myths and questions surround this process. Are certain foods good or bad for your metabolism? Do some people have a slower or faster metabolism than others? Here, we’ll use... Read More

April 9, 2024
by Jesse Zucker
Craving Caffeine? Here Are Some of the Reasons Why

WASHINGTON — When you wake up in the morning, do you crave the smell of freshly brewed coffee? A daily... Read More

WASHINGTON — When you wake up in the morning, do you crave the smell of freshly brewed coffee? A daily cup of coffee or caffeinated tea can boost your mood, enhance focus, reduce fatigue and even improve exercise performance. But, too much of anything can be... Read More

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WASHINGTON — In a bipartisan show of force, the House on Wednesday evening overwhelmingly voted to save Speaker Mike Johnson,... Read More

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WASHINGTON — The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously advanced a bill on Wednesday that would extend Medicare’s COVID-era ability... Read More

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WASHINGTON — Washington, D.C., police cleared out Israel-Hamas War protesters from George Washington University in the early hours of Wednesday but only after enduring congressional criticism for the delay. Thirty-three protesters were arrested at an encampment only blocks from the... Read More

FemTech Innovations: Prioritizing Apps for Women’s Health 

Make no mistake, women’s health has been left behind in the United States. The U.S. leads developed nations in maternal morbidity,... Read More

Make no mistake, women’s health has been left behind in the United States. The U.S. leads developed nations in maternal morbidity, and this medical crisis has trickled into every facet of women’s health. One of the driving forces behind this current... Read More

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NEW YORK (AP) — All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies, according to new government rules published Wednesday. The new rules require vaccination for... Read More

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