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Jade Esmeralda

Staff Writer, Health and Fitness

Jade Esmeralda, MS, CSCS, is a health and fitness staff writer and a strength and conditioning specialist. A lifelong martial artist and dancer, Jade has a strong passion for strength and conditioning, sports science, and human performance. She graduated with a Master of Science degree in exercise science and strength and conditioning from George Washington University, where she worked as a graduate assistant. She's a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a USA Weightlifting (USAW) Level 1 Coach, a Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms), a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Level 1, Women’s Coaching Specialist Level 1 through Girls Gone Strong, and a Certified Pre- & Postnatal Coach (CPPC) through Girls Gone Strong.

Latest Posts From Jade

"DWTS" Alum Lindsay Arnold Wants You to "Dig Deep" For This 30-Minute Cardio Circuit

20 hours ago

"DWTS" Alum Lindsay Arnold Wants You to "Dig Deep" For This 30-Minute Cardio Circuit

When an alumni from "Dancing with the Stars" is leading the way, you know you're bound to be in for some serious, yet fun work.

Kick Off Spooky Season With This Haunted HIIT Dance Workout

Sep 6, 2024

Kick Off Spooky Season With This Haunted HIIT Dance Workout

Whether you believe spooky season starts as soon as Labor Day is done or you prefer to wait longer to start pulling together your DIY Halloween costume, you're sure to get a kick out of this ghoulishly fun workout.

I Tried the Merrell x "House of the Dragon" Collab — and Found My Dream Trail Running Shoes

Sep 5, 2024

I Tried the Merrell x "House of the Dragon" Collab — and Found My Dream Trail Running Shoes

As a hiker, I've been familiar with Merrell trail shoes and hiking boots for years.

Everything to Know About Wheelchair Tennis

Sep 4, 2024

Everything to Know About Wheelchair Tennis

If you're one of the people who can't get enough tennis these days, you've likely been interested in the wheelchair tennis events at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Try This 10-Minute Soca-Inspired Workout From Selena Watkins

Sep 1, 2024

Try This 10-Minute Soca-Inspired Workout From Selena Watkins

If you're currently dreaming about being on an island, bring yourself one step closer to that reality with this fun workout.

The Latest on Jordan Chiles's Fight For That Olympic Bronze Medal

Aug 28, 2024

The Latest on Jordan Chiles's Fight For That Olympic Bronze Medal

The final days of the Olympic Games took an unexpected turn for Team USA Women's Gymnastics.

7 At-Home Boxing Workout Videos — No Punching Bag Required

Aug 27, 2024

7 At-Home Boxing Workout Videos — No Punching Bag Required

Boxing classes are steadily rising in popularity, with everyone from major celebrities (including Michael B. Jordan of "Creed" fame) to Rumble Boxing regulars expressing their love of the sport.

Power Through With This 45-Minute Hardest HIIT Workout From Raneir Pollard

Aug 25, 2024

Power Through With This 45-Minute Hardest HIIT Workout From Raneir Pollard

We're definitely fans of exercise snacking, but sometimes nothing but a long, sweaty workout will do — and if that's what you're craving, this 45-minute high-intensity interval training workout with fitness trainer Raneir Pollard is just the ticket.

Taylor Swift's Popflex Skirt From the "ICDIWABH" Video Is Going Viral — Shop Here

Aug 21, 2024

Taylor Swift's Popflex Skirt From the "ICDIWABH" Video Is Going Viral — Shop Here

With over six million views in less than 24 hours, the official music video for "I Can Do It With A Broken Heart" by Taylor Swift just dropped, and it's hard to find a Swiftie that isn't obsessed.

How Do Olympic Surfers Train Beyond Just Surfing?

Aug 21, 2024

How Do Olympic Surfers Train Beyond Just Surfing?

While competitive surfing tends to draw more attention during Summer Olympics years, it's not a once-every-four-years sport.

Jake DuPree's 10-Minute Oblique Session Will Rock Your Core

Aug 18, 2024

Jake DuPree's 10-Minute Oblique Session Will Rock Your Core

Slightly strapped for time?

The Breaking Stories We Should Be Talking About

Aug 14, 2024

The Breaking Stories We Should Be Talking About

"The attention on Breaking may seem negative right now but we literally have an open mic so what are we gonna do with it," B-girl Logistx, aka Logan Edra, one of the dancers who represented Team USA at the Paris Olympic Games, posted on her Instagram on Aug. 13.