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.
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WASHINGTON — You spend all day sitting at your desk. How are you feeling? Spending hours a day in the... Read More
WASHINGTON — You spend all day sitting at your desk. How are you feeling? Spending hours a day in the same position can take its toll on your body. You may suffer from joint pain in your back, shoulders, neck, elbows or wrists. While the best... Read More
WASHINGTON — The soles of your feet support your body. Depending on your job and activity level, you may spend... Read More
WASHINGTON — The soles of your feet support your body. Depending on your job and activity level, you may spend hours on your feet every day. On the other hand (or foot), if you spend a lot of time sitting at work, you may not spend... Read More
WASHINGTON — Over the years, diet trends have come and gone. Every few decades, a new macronutrient becomes a villain.... Read More
WASHINGTON — Over the years, diet trends have come and gone. Every few decades, a new macronutrient becomes a villain. Low-fat and fat-free products were once all the rage. Next, we moved into Atkin’s, keto, and paleo diets — all with one thing in common: cutting... Read More
WASHINGTON — When you think of a strong core, you may think of visible, six-pack abs. But there is more... Read More
WASHINGTON — When you think of a strong core, you may think of visible, six-pack abs. But there is more to your core than its appearance, and it’s more than just your abs. Multiple muscle groups make up your core, and strengthening it can influence how... Read More
WASHINGTON — Welcome to January! It's a big month for trying new fitness classes that promise to improve your health.... Read More
WASHINGTON — Welcome to January! It's a big month for trying new fitness classes that promise to improve your health. You may have heard you should try yoga and thought, “I can’t even touch my toes. I won’t be able to do the poses.” Sound familiar?... Read More
WASHINGTON — When the holiday season ends and January begins, many people seek to move off of the couch and... Read More
WASHINGTON — When the holiday season ends and January begins, many people seek to move off of the couch and into the gym. Joining a gym is an excellent step towards improving your physical health. If you’re new to fitness and just joined or want to... Read More
WASHINGTON — Happy New Year! It’s the second week of January, but it’s not too late to set some attainable... Read More
WASHINGTON — Happy New Year! It’s the second week of January, but it’s not too late to set some attainable goals for 2024. While you may feel pressured to have it all together by Jan. 1, every day is a good day for starting a healthy... Read More
WASHINGTON — Just when you feel like you’ve gotten into a solid fitness routine, the holidays arrive. With traveling and... Read More
WASHINGTON — Just when you feel like you’ve gotten into a solid fitness routine, the holidays arrive. With traveling and changes to your schedule, it can be challenging to keep up with your goals. Taking a break, staying active or doing a little of each is... Read More
WASHINGTON — As we head into the final push of 2023, you may be feeling more stressed than ever. With... Read More
WASHINGTON — As we head into the final push of 2023, you may be feeling more stressed than ever. With work deadlines, holiday pressure and a new year looming, it may seem hard to settle down and rest. When you’re constantly hustling, it may feel like... Read More
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