Jennifer Mosscrop

Jennifer Mosscrop, Fitness Editor, is a graduate of the College of Staten Island/CUNY and has over 7 years of professional experience in the media industry. In addition to her role at HellaWella, Jen is also the Online Editor at Chain Store Age, a leading trade publication serving retail headquarters management. Previously, she worked as a newspaper reporter covering a range of topics at Breeze Newspapers in Cape Coral, Fla., and The Jersey Journal, in Jersey City, N.J., and freelance writer for the CollegeBound Network. Jen is always seeking out new and fun ways to stay active and practices what she preaches. She “Lives It HellaWella” every day as a skater with the Jerzey Derby Brigade, a women’s flat-track roller derby league in Morris County, NJ. Follow Jen on Twitter @HellaWellaSweat. Contact Jen directly at Jennifer@hellawella.com.

’80s fitness craze comes alive in ‘Spandex the Musical’

Hold on to your leotards! The Broadway and fitness world collide in a limited off-Broadway run of the Jane Fonda-inspired “Spandex, a new musical for ALL SIZES” that is currently running through May...

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The lactate threshold: What is it & how can you improve it?

You know that feeling like your muscles are on fire? That moment right before you want to — no, need to — stop cycling, running or lifting? Congratulations! You’ve found your lactate...

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LOL for good health: The surprising physical benefits of laughter

Nothing beats a good, hearty laugh session. You know the kind. It comes out when your friend hilariously falls backward into a garbage can or your boss is yelling at you while there’s a booger hanging off his nose. Not...

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Gym vs. home workouts: Which will keep you more committed?

A study discovered that those who exercised at a gym were four times more likely to stay committed to an exercise routine than if they exercised at home. So how do you find a gym that’s right for you?...

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Let’s hear it for the bicycle

It doesn’t matter how old you are — when you jump on a bike, it’s like you’re a kid all over again. Riding a bike gives you that wind-in-your face rush of freedom. Every May we pay homage to the invention that...

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‘Biggest Loser’ winner shares how she lost her way to victory

Danni Allen lost 121 pounds — going from a size 20 to a size 4 — during her time on season 14 of “The Biggest Loser.” She took home the $250,000 first-place prize, but the real reward is that she reclaimed her life...

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Plus-size activewear you can look and feel fabulous in

Curvy girls, rejoice! No longer do we have to work out in baggy tees and sweats. Check out some of the high-tech fabrics, sleek style and impressive design details built to support every inch of our...

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10 sports sunglasses that shed light on performance

Having the right sunglasses while you're running, hiking or playing sports can make all the difference to your performance. After all, we have to see, right? These 10 sunglasses are designed for a variety of activities,...

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Blood-pumping playlist to motivate your hard workout

You need to work out hard to get a hard body. Here's a playlist to keep you pumped while you're in the zone....

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Footwear company challenges you to beat your running time

Money is a great motivator — even when it comes to fitness. If you need another reason to train harder for an upcoming race and beat your personal race-time record, take the Spira Challenge. You'll win monetary rewards if...

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