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.
Best Supplements
- The Best Pre-Workout for Focus of 2025, According to Nutrition Experts
- The Best Clear Protein Drinks of 2025, Personally Tested and Expert Reviewed
- The 11 Best Magnesium Supplements, Personally Tested and Picked by Experts
Cardio Equipment Guides
- How Long Is a Half Marathon? Plus Tips for Your First Half Marathon
- Biking Vs. Walking — Which Is Better For Your Goals? A Personal Trainer Weighs In
- Recumbent Bikes Vs. Upright Bikes — Which Is Best for Your Goals?
- 8 Benefits of Cycling to Fuel Your Next Ride
- Stairmaster Vs. Treadmill — Which One Should You Use for Cardio, Strength, and More?
- 10 Benefits of Cardio — Better Sleep, Mental Health, Bone Health & More
- What to Consider Before Buying an Elliptical Machine
Diets
Exercise Guides
- How to Do Heel Touches — Proper Form, Benefits, Variations, and More
- 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
- Everything You Need to Know About LISS Cardio and Why You Should Do It
- 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 Do the Chest-Supported Row for a Bigger and Stronger Back
- How to Do the Hack Squat & Build Your Quads, From the Experts
- 10 Goblet Squat Variations You Can Do to Drink Up the Leg Gains
- Learn the Deficit Sumo Deadlift for More Pulling Strength and Mobility
News
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
- What to Eat After a Workout — How to Find the Right Refueling Sources
- 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
- 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
- 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?
Recovery Guides
- 4 Steam Room Benefits to Get You Ready to Sweat (Even More)
- Cold Plunge Vs. Sauna — Which is Better for Post-Workout Recovery?
- 6 Infrared Sauna Benefits to Give Your Recovery a Boost
Strength Equipment Guides
Supplement Guides
- Why Does Pre-Workout Make You Itch? (And How to Make it Stop)
- Does Creatine Help You Build Muscle? A Certified Nutrition Coach Weighs In
- The Side Effects of Probiotics for Strength Athletes to Look Out For
- Does Protein Powder Cause Acne?
- Non-Stim Vs. Stim Pre-Workout — What’s the Best Option for Fueling Gains?
- Is Too Much Protein Powder Bad for You?
- 7 Magnesium Benefits That Strength Athletes Should Know About
- The Best High-Protein Breakfast Ideas for Muscle-Building and Fat Loss
- Mass Gainer Vs. Whey Protein — Which to Choose for Muscle, Weight Loss, and Performance?
- Does Protein Powder Expire? And How to Properly Store
- How to Cook Up Your Own Homemade Pre-Workout
- How Long Does Pre-Workout Last?
- What Are the Side Effects of Pre-Workout?
- Coffee vs. Pre-Workout: Which Should You Use Before Your Workouts?
- 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
- 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
- Creatine Vs. Pre-Workout — Differences and When to Take Each
- 5 Benefits of Vitamin D for Strength Athletes
- 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
- Is a Glutamine Supplement Actually Worth Your Money?
Supplement Reviews
- Thorne Creatine Review (2025): Clinically Dosed & Personally Tested
- LIT Pre-Workout Review (2025): Great Ingredients, Underwhelming Doses?
- Jocko Greens Review (2025): Personally Tested by a Nutrition Coach
- Total War Pre-Workout Review (2025): All Energy, No Focus? Insights from Nutrition Coaches
- Gorilla Mode Pre-Workout Review (2025): Too Sweet But Effective?
- Bucked Up Pre-Workout Review (2025): As Tested By Our Experts
- Ryse Pre-Workout Review (2025): Expert Tested and Approved by a Nutrition Coach
- Woke AF Pre-Workout Review (2025): Expert-Tested and Analyzed
- Seeq Protein Powder Review (2025): Advice From an R.D.
- Power Crunch Bar Review (2025): RDs and Fitness Pros’ Insight
- C4 Energy Drink Review (2025): A Nutrition Coach’s Thoughts
- 1st Phorm Protein Review (2025): An RD and Nutrition Coach Give Their Takes
- Premier Protein Powder Review (2025): Evaluated by an RD
- Liquid I.V. Review (2025): Yes, It Actually Works
- Kaged Muscle Pre-Kaged Elite Pre-Workout Review 2025
- Kaged Muscle Pre-Workout Review — A Pre-Workout With Vegetables?
- Ghost Whey Protein Powder Review (2025), Personally Tested and Tasted
Training Guides
- Is It Better to Work Out Morning or Night? A CPT Gives Their Insight
- In a Rush to Get Ripped? Here’s How to Build Muscle Fast
- 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
- The 7 Best Post-Run Stretches for Your Cool-Down (+ A Stretch Routine From a Personal Trainer)
- Should You Be Running Every Day? A Certified Personal Trainer Gives You the Scoop
- The Best 8 Stretches to Do Before a Run, According to a CPT
- Is 10,000 Really the Magic Number? The Science Behind Taking 10,000 Steps a Day
- What the Heck Is a Tempo Run? How to Run Faster, Longer
- The Ultimate Guide to Walking for Weight Loss
- Elliptical vs. Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Best for You?
- Hammer Curls vs. Biceps Curls: Which One Is Really Better for Bigger Biceps?
- How to Build Muscle and Strength With Calisthenics Training
- The 8 Best Biceps Stretches to Support Long-Term Arm Thickness and Strength
- What Is Unilateral Training and Does it Really Fix Imbalances?
- Does the Angle of an Exercise Actually Matter?
- The 10 Best Sit-Up Alternatives for a Stronger, More Powerful Core
Workouts
- The 5 Best Running Workouts to Level Up Your Conditioning
- The Best HIIT Cardio Workout for Beginners (+ Customizations for Every Fitness Level)
- 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 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
- The Best Ab Wheel Workouts You Can Do at Any Experience Level
- The Best Cardio Workouts at Home to Boost Your Fitness Without a Treadmill
- 5 Full-Body Dumbbell Workouts for All Lifters