About Jesse Zucker, NCSF CPT, CNC, RYT 200

Jesse Zucker (they/them) is a National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) Certified Personal Trainer, 200 Hour Certified Yoga Instructor, and Precision Nutrition Certified Coach. Jesse trained at Equinox in NYC and now trains private clients virtually and in the Washington, DC area. Jesse specializes in teaching clients to build body awareness, strength, mobility, and sustainable healthy habits. Jesse is also a freelance writer and an actor with a B.A. in Creative Writing and Film Studies from New York University.

Comparison

• Cold Plunge Vs. Sauna — Which is Better for Post-Workout Recovery?
• Non-Stim Vs. Stim Pre-Workout — What’s the Best Option for Fueling Gains?
• Recumbent Bikes Vs. Upright Bikes — Which Is Best for Your Goals?
• Stairmaster Vs. Treadmill — Which One Should You Use for Cardio, Strength, and More?
• Mass Gainer Vs. Whey Protein — Which to Choose for Muscle, Weight Loss, and Performance?
• Coffee vs. Pre-Workout: Which Should You Use Before Your Workouts?
• Nutritionist Vs. Dietitian: What Are They and Which is Best For You?
• Elliptical vs. Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Best for You?
• Hammer Curls vs. Biceps Curls: Which One Is Really Better for Bigger Biceps?
• Creatine Vs. Pre-Workout — Differences and When to Take Each
• Protein Vs. BCAA Supplements — Which to Take and When?
• Brown Rice Vs. White Rice — Which Is Better for Strength Athletes?

Exercise Guides

• How to Do Heel Touches — Proper Form, Benefits, Variations, and More
• The 6 Best Hamstring Stretches to Add to Your Routine
• Best Rear Delt Exercises: How-Tos and Expert Tips
• Master the Dumbbell Stiff-Leg Deadlift for Stronger, More Flexible Hamstrings
• How to Use the Leg Extension Machine for Quad Growth & Strength
• How to Do the Chest-Supported Row for a Bigger and Stronger Back
• The 8 Best Biceps Stretches to Support Long-Term Arm Thickness and Strength
• The 8 Best Pre-Workout Supplement Alternatives to Improve Performance
• How to Do the Hack Squat & Build Your Quads, From the Experts
• Learn the Deficit Sumo Deadlift for More Pulling Strength and Mobility

Exercise Roundups

• The 10 Best Agility Training Exercises for Strength Athletes
• The 12 Best Cardiovascular Exercises, Plus Cardio Workouts From a CPT
• The 7 Best Post-Run Stretches for Your Cool-Down (+ A Stretch Routine From a Personal Trainer)
• The Best 8 Stretches to Do Before a Run, According to a CPT
• The 9 Best Cool-Down Exercises to Optimize Your Recovery
• The 12 Best Partner Exercises to Try With Your Gym Buddy, Plus Workouts
• The 11 Best Pull Exercises to Forge a Bigger, Stronger Back
• The 6 Best Hamstring Stretches to Add to Your Routine
• The Best Nitric Oxide Foods to Increase Blood Flow and Boost Performance
• The 8 Best Biceps Stretches to Support Long-Term Arm Thickness and Strength
• The 8 Best Pre-Workout Supplement Alternatives to Improve Performance
• The 10 Best Sit-Up Alternatives for a Stronger, More Powerful Core

Featured

• BarBend’s Guide to Gym Accessibility
• 7 Ways Adjustable Dumbbells Can Boost Your Workouts
• What to Consider Before Buying an Elliptical Machine

Muscle Gain

• How to Build Muscle and Strength With Calisthenics Training

Nutrition

• Best Magnesium Supplements (2024): Approved by a Registered Dietitian

Nutrition

• Seeq Protein Powder Review (2024): Advice From an R.D.
• Power Crunch Bar Review (2024): RDs and Fitness Pros’ Insight
• C4 Energy Drink Review (2024): A Nutrition Coach’s Thoughts
• 1st Phorm Protein Review (2024): An RD and Nutrition Coach Give Their Takes
• Premier Protein Powder Review (2024): Evaluated by an RD 

Nutrition

• These Are the Most Nutrient-Dense Foods, According to a Nutrition Coach
• Are Hemp Seeds Worth the Hype? Here Are 3 Science-Backed Benefits of Hemp Seeds
• Your Guide to Post-Run Nutrition From a Certified Nutrition Coach
• Why Does Pre-Workout Make You Itch? (And How to Make it Stop)
• The Pros and Cons of Creatine, According to a Nutrition Coach
• The Most Effective Vitamin D3 Dosage, According to a Nutrition Coach
• Does Creatine Expire? A Certified Nutrition Coach Gives Their Insight
• Do Your Supplements Have the Right Stuff? 9 Ingredients You Need to Look For
• Learn How to Make a Homemade Electrolyte Drink from a Certified Nutrition Coach
• Does Creatine Help You Build Muscle? A Certified Nutrition Coach Weighs In
• How Many Grams of Protein Are in an Egg?
• What Does Creatine Do? Here’s How the Mass-Boosting Supplement Actually Works
• What to Eat After a Workout — How to Find the Right Refueling Sources
• What Is Creatine? Your Guide to One of the Most the Popular Supplements
• The Side Effects of Probiotics for Strength Athletes to Look Out For
• Does Protein Powder Cause Acne?
• What Is Erythritol? Is This Zero-Calorie Sweetener Too Good to Be True?
• 5 Spirulina Benefits That Will Have You Adding this Superfood to Your Protein Shake
• 8 Types of Magnesium and Which One You Should Add to Your Supplement Stack
• Is Too Much Protein Powder Bad for You?
• Add These High-Protein Vegetables to Your Diet for a Muscle-Building Boost
• Here’s Everything Strength Athletes Need to Know About Digestive Enzymes
• 7 Magnesium Benefits That Strength Athletes Should Know About
• The Best High-Protein Breakfast Ideas for Muscle-Building and Fat Loss
• The Best Foods High in Magnesium for More Energy in the Gym
• 6 Black Seed Oil Benefits You Should Know About
• The Best High-Protein Foods to Help You Pack on Muscle
• How to Make Homemade Meal Replacement Shakes to Fuel Your Training Goals
• Does Protein Powder Expire? And How to Properly Store
• 14 High-Protein Snacks Loved By Nutrition Coaches
• How to Cook Up Your Own Homemade Pre-Workout
• How Long Does Pre-Workout Last?
• What Are the Side Effects of Pre-Workout?
• Does Pre-Workout Go Bad? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
• When Is the Best Time to Drink a Protein Shake?
• 4 Creatine Side Effects You Need to Know About
• Is Grass-Fed Whey Protein Right for You? Here’s How To Know
• The 13 Best Healthy Carbs to Add to Your Meal Prep Plans
• 6 Benefits of Whey Protein for Strength Athletes Who Want to Build Muscle
• The Nitric Oxide Side Effects You Need to Know Before Your Next Workout
• The Best Nitric Oxide Foods to Increase Blood Flow and Boost Performance
• 5 Benefits of Vitamin D for Strength Athletes
• 14 Foods with Creatine to Fuel Your Next Workout
• Should You Consume Salt Pre-Workout?
• 6 Nitric Oxide Benefits for Cardio Health and Training Performance
• 6 Benefits of BCAAs (Branched-Chain Amino Acids), and the Potential Side Effects
• Everything You Need to Know about Dry-Scooping Pre-Workout, From Experts
• 6 Creatine Benefits All Lifters Should Know About
• The 8 Best Pre-Workout Supplement Alternatives to Improve Performance
• 6 Tips for How to Eat Healthy While Traveling to Maintain Your Fitness Goals
• 8 Scientifically Backed Benefits of Greens Powder for Strength Athletes
• 8 Thanksgiving Week Nutrition Tips to Maintain Any Fitness Goals
• The Big Article About Everything Antioxidants
• The Real Mass Gainer Pros and Cons, According to an RD and a Biochemist
• Is a Glutamine Supplement Actually Worth Your Money?

Pushly

• BarBend’s Guide to Gym Accessibility
• The Best Oblique Workouts for Every Experience Level (+ Personal Trainer Tips on Ab Exercises)
• The Best HIIT Rowing Workout, Customized to Your Experience Level
• The 9 Best Cool-Down Exercises to Optimize Your Recovery
• The Best StairMaster Workout for Your Experience Level
• The 12 Best Partner Exercises to Try With Your Gym Buddy, Plus Workouts
• What Does Creatine Do? Here’s How the Mass-Boosting Supplement Actually Works
• The 11 Best Pull Exercises to Forge a Bigger, Stronger Back
• Is 10,000 Really the Magic Number? The Science Behind Taking 10,000 Steps a Day
• What to Eat After a Workout — How to Find the Right Refueling Sources
• What Is Creatine? Your Guide to One of the Most the Popular Supplements
• The Side Effects of Probiotics for Strength Athletes to Look Out For
• Does Protein Powder Cause Acne?
• What Is Erythritol? Is This Zero-Calorie Sweetener Too Good to Be True?
• The Best CrossFit Kettlebell Workouts for At-Home CrossFit Training
• Cold Plunge Vs. Sauna — Which is Better for Post-Workout Recovery?
• Non-Stim Vs. Stim Pre-Workout — What’s the Best Option for Fueling Gains?
• Is Too Much Protein Powder Bad for You?
• Add These High-Protein Vegetables to Your Diet for a Muscle-Building Boost
• The Best High-Protein Breakfast Ideas for Muscle-Building and Fat Loss
• 6 Black Seed Oil Benefits You Should Know About
• 8 Benefits of Cycling to Fuel Your Next Ride
• The Best High-Protein Foods to Help You Pack on Muscle
• 14 High-Protein Snacks Loved By Nutrition Coaches
• What the Heck Is a Tempo Run? How to Run Faster, Longer
• How to Cook Up Your Own Homemade Pre-Workout
• How Long Does Pre-Workout Last?
• What Are the Side Effects of Pre-Workout?
• The Ultimate Guide to Walking for Weight Loss
• Elliptical vs. Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Best for You?

Recovery

• Liquid I.V. Review

Reviews

• Seeq Protein Powder Review (2024): Advice From an R.D.
• Power Crunch Bar Review (2024): RDs and Fitness Pros’ Insight
• C4 Energy Drink Review (2024): A Nutrition Coach’s Thoughts
• 1st Phorm Protein Review (2024): An RD and Nutrition Coach Give Their Takes
• Premier Protein Powder Review (2024): Evaluated by an RD 
• Liquid I.V. Review

Roundups

• Best Magnesium Supplements (2024): Approved by a Registered Dietitian

Training

• BarBend’s Guide to Gym Accessibility
• These Are the Most Nutrient-Dense Foods, According to a Nutrition Coach
• Is It Better to Work Out Morning or Night? A CPT Gives Their Insight
• 4 Steam Room Benefits to Get You Ready to Sweat (Even More)
• The 10 Best Agility Training Exercises for Strength Athletes
• How Long Is a Half Marathon? Plus Tips for Your First Half Marathon
• Are Hemp Seeds Worth the Hype? Here Are 3 Science-Backed Benefits of Hemp Seeds
• In a Rush to Get Ripped? Here’s How to Build Muscle Fast
• Your Guide to Post-Run Nutrition From a Certified Nutrition Coach
• Why Does Pre-Workout Make You Itch? (And How to Make it Stop)
• Should You Do Cardio or Weights First? Here’s What a CPT Says
• Muscles Worked by the Rowing Machine, Plus How to Row Properly
• The 12 Best Cardiovascular Exercises, Plus Cardio Workouts From a CPT
• The Pros and Cons of Creatine, According to a Nutrition Coach
• Are Walking Pads Worth It? What to Consider Before Buying
• How Many Miles Should I Run a Day? Insights From a CPT
• Elliptical Vs. Stair Climber — Your Guide to the Great Cardio Machine Debate
• Cycling Vs. Running — A Personal Trainer Runs Through the Best Form of Cardio
• Biking Vs. Walking — Which Is Better For Your Goals? A Personal Trainer Weighs In
• The 7 Best Post-Run Stretches for Your Cool-Down (+ A Stretch Routine From a Personal Trainer)
• The 5 Best Running Workouts to Level Up Your Conditioning
• The Best HIIT Cardio Workout for Beginners (+ Customizations for Every Fitness Level)
• Should You Be Running Every Day? A Certified Personal Trainer Gives You the Scoop
• The Best Stationary Bike Workout for Your Experience Level, According to a Personal Trainer
• The Most Effective Vitamin D3 Dosage, According to a Nutrition Coach
• The Best 8 Stretches to Do Before a Run, According to a CPT
• The 5 Best Rowing Workouts for Beginners, Plus Tips From a CPT
• Does Creatine Expire? A Certified Nutrition Coach Gives Their Insight
• Do Your Supplements Have the Right Stuff? 9 Ingredients You Need to Look For
• The Best Oblique Workouts for Every Experience Level (+ Personal Trainer Tips on Ab Exercises)
• Learn How to Make a Homemade Electrolyte Drink from a Certified Nutrition Coach
• The Best HIIT Rowing Workout, Customized to Your Experience Level
• Does Creatine Help You Build Muscle? A Certified Nutrition Coach Weighs In
• How to Do Heel Touches — Proper Form, Benefits, Variations, and More
• The Best Box Jump Workout for Your Experience Level and Goals
• The 9 Best Cool-Down Exercises to Optimize Your Recovery
• The Best StairMaster Workout for Your Experience Level
• The 12 Best Partner Exercises to Try With Your Gym Buddy, Plus Workouts
• How Many Grams of Protein Are in an Egg?
• What Does Creatine Do? Here’s How the Mass-Boosting Supplement Actually Works
• The 11 Best Pull Exercises to Forge a Bigger, Stronger Back
• Is 10,000 Really the Magic Number? The Science Behind Taking 10,000 Steps a Day
• What to Eat After a Workout — How to Find the Right Refueling Sources
• What Is Creatine? Your Guide to One of the Most the Popular Supplements
• The Side Effects of Probiotics for Strength Athletes to Look Out For
• Does Protein Powder Cause Acne?
• What Is Erythritol? Is This Zero-Calorie Sweetener Too Good to Be True?
• 5 Spirulina Benefits That Will Have You Adding this Superfood to Your Protein Shake
• 8 Types of Magnesium and Which One You Should Add to Your Supplement Stack
• The Best CrossFit Kettlebell Workouts for At-Home CrossFit Training
• Is Too Much Protein Powder Bad for You?
• Add These High-Protein Vegetables to Your Diet for a Muscle-Building Boost
• Here’s Everything Strength Athletes Need to Know About Digestive Enzymes
• 7 Magnesium Benefits That Strength Athletes Should Know About
• 6 Infrared Sauna Benefits to Give Your Recovery a Boost
• The CrossFit Filthy 50 Workout Explained and Scaled for Every Experience Level
• The Best High-Protein Breakfast Ideas for Muscle-Building and Fat Loss
• The Best Foods High in Magnesium for More Energy in the Gym
• 6 Black Seed Oil Benefits You Should Know About
• 8 Benefits of Cycling to Fuel Your Next Ride
• The Best High-Protein Foods to Help You Pack on Muscle
• How to Make Homemade Meal Replacement Shakes to Fuel Your Training Goals
• Everything You Need to Know About LISS Cardio and Why You Should Do It
• Does Protein Powder Expire? And How to Properly Store
• 14 High-Protein Snacks Loved By Nutrition Coaches
• What the Heck Is a Tempo Run? How to Run Faster, Longer
• How to Cook Up Your Own Homemade Pre-Workout
• The Best Ab Wheel Workouts You Can Do at Any Experience Level
• How Long Does Pre-Workout Last?
• What Are the Side Effects of Pre-Workout?
• The Ultimate Guide to Walking for Weight Loss
• Does Pre-Workout Go Bad? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
• 10 Benefits of Cardio — Better Sleep, Mental Health, Bone Health & More
• The 6 Best Hamstring Stretches to Add to Your Routine
• When Is the Best Time to Drink a Protein Shake?
• The Best Cardio Workouts at Home to Boost Your Fitness Without a Treadmill
• Best Rear Delt Exercises: How-Tos and Expert Tips
• 4 Creatine Side Effects You Need to Know About
• Is Grass-Fed Whey Protein Right for You? Here’s How To Know
• The 13 Best Healthy Carbs to Add to Your Meal Prep Plans
• Master the Dumbbell Stiff-Leg Deadlift for Stronger, More Flexible Hamstrings
• 6 Benefits of Whey Protein for Strength Athletes Who Want to Build Muscle
• How to Use the Leg Extension Machine for Quad Growth & Strength
• The Nitric Oxide Side Effects You Need to Know Before Your Next Workout
• How to Do the Chest-Supported Row for a Bigger and Stronger Back
• How to Build Muscle and Strength With Calisthenics Training
• The Best Nitric Oxide Foods to Increase Blood Flow and Boost Performance
• The 8 Best Biceps Stretches to Support Long-Term Arm Thickness and Strength
• 5 Benefits of Vitamin D for Strength Athletes
• What Is Unilateral Training and Does it Really Fix Imbalances?
• 14 Foods with Creatine to Fuel Your Next Workout
• Should You Consume Salt Pre-Workout?
• 6 Nitric Oxide Benefits for Cardio Health and Training Performance
• 6 Benefits of BCAAs (Branched-Chain Amino Acids), and the Potential Side Effects
• Everything You Need to Know about Dry-Scooping Pre-Workout, From Experts
• 6 Creatine Benefits All Lifters Should Know About
• The 8 Best Pre-Workout Supplement Alternatives to Improve Performance
• 6 Tips for How to Eat Healthy While Traveling to Maintain Your Fitness Goals
• 8 Scientifically Backed Benefits of Greens Powder for Strength Athletes
• 8 Thanksgiving Week Nutrition Tips to Maintain Any Fitness Goals
• Does the Angle of an Exercise Actually Matter?
• 5 Full-Body Dumbbell Workouts for All Lifters
• How to Do the Hack Squat & Build Your Quads, From the Experts
• The 10 Best Sit-Up Alternatives for a Stronger, More Powerful Core
• The Big Article About Everything Antioxidants
• 10 Goblet Squat Variations You Can Do to Drink Up the Leg Gains
• Learn the Deficit Sumo Deadlift for More Pulling Strength and Mobility
• The Real Mass Gainer Pros and Cons, According to an RD and a Biochemist
• Is a Glutamine Supplement Actually Worth Your Money?

Workouts

• How Long Is a Half Marathon? Plus Tips for Your First Half Marathon
• Should You Do Cardio or Weights First? Here’s What a CPT Says
• Muscles Worked by the Rowing Machine, Plus How to Row Properly
• Cycling Vs. Running — A Personal Trainer Runs Through the Best Form of Cardio
• Biking Vs. Walking — Which Is Better For Your Goals? A Personal Trainer Weighs In
• The 5 Best Running Workouts to Level Up Your Conditioning
• The Best HIIT Cardio Workout for Beginners (+ Customizations for Every Fitness Level)
• The Best Stationary Bike Workout for Your Experience Level, According to a Personal Trainer
• The 5 Best Rowing Workouts for Beginners, Plus Tips From a CPT
• The Best Oblique Workouts for Every Experience Level (+ Personal Trainer Tips on Ab Exercises)
• The Best HIIT Rowing Workout, Customized to Your Experience Level
• The Best Box Jump Workout for Your Experience Level and Goals
• The Best StairMaster Workout for Your Experience Level
• The Best CrossFit Kettlebell Workouts for At-Home CrossFit Training
• The CrossFit Filthy 50 Workout Explained and Scaled for Every Experience Level
• What the Heck Is a Tempo Run? How to Run Faster, Longer
• The Best Ab Wheel Workouts You Can Do at Any Experience Level
• 10 Benefits of Cardio — Better Sleep, Mental Health, Bone Health & More
• The Best Cardio Workouts at Home to Boost Your Fitness Without a Treadmill
• What Is Unilateral Training and Does it Really Fix Imbalances?
• 5 Full-Body Dumbbell Workouts for All Lifters