{"id":3093,"date":"2025-02-08T04:26:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-08T04:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movewithnicole.com.au\/blog\/jumpstart-your-fitness-journey-with-jen-widerstrom.html"},"modified":"2025-02-08T04:26:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T04:26:19","slug":"jumpstart-your-fitness-journey-with-jen-widerstrom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/health\/jumpstart-your-fitness-journey-with-jen-widerstrom.html","title":{"rendered":"Jumpstart Your Fitness Journey with Jen Widerstrom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s face it, losing weight is never easy. So many programs out there cater to people who are already fit, so if you\u2019re a beginner trying to lose weight and get in shape, it can feel impossible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re starting fresh, you need workouts you can not only actually do, but also stick to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Biggest Loser<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> trainer Jen Widerstrom knows firsthand how hard it can be, so she created a program just for beginners and those with a lot of weight to lose. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She\u2019s worked with people of all ages and body types who have attempted to lose weight using a variety of methods \u2014 from exercise to restrictive diets. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her program, Start Losing with Jen Widerstrom, focuses on low-impact moves, so it\u2019s doable for anyone. You\u2019ll feel successful from Day 1, ensuring you stick with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone with a OzHelp membership is welcome to join her classes and follow along on social media as the community takes on the challenge of getting in shape together!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Get Moving and Start Losing With Jen Widerstrom&#039;s New Program for Beginners on Openfit!\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V3l52mIh2JA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Who Is Jen Widerstrom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jen Widerstrom is a beloved name in the fitness industry, and not only is she super fit, but her engaging and lighthearted personality has also inspired millions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best known for her role on NBC\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Biggest Loser<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on which she served as a body coach, the enthusiastic trainer is just shy of 300,000 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> followers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jen\u2019s known for guiding participants through well-planned exercise regimens, as well as providing emotional support throughout their fitness journeys.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When she was growing up, Jen\u2019s fitness-obsessed father extolled the virtues of bodybuilding legends like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arnold Schwarzenegger<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Franco Columbu. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspired by this, she started lifting weights in the family basement at an early age, and went on to earn a degree in sports administration from the University of Kansas. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She\u2019s also certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) with a specialization in fitness nutrition and behavior change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, Jen\u2019s an entrepreneur and the Fitness Director of SHAPE Magazine. She\u2019s been featured regularly on shows like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Oz<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LIVE with Kelly and Ryan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Doctors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI\u2019ve seen the many challenges people have faced in losing weight,\u201d Jen says. \u201cThat\u2019s why I really wanted to focus on helping beginners and people with a lot of weight to lose reach their goals. It has become my greatest passion.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Can You Expect From Jen Widerstrom\u2019s Weight-Loss Workouts?<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-144944\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/02142831\/Start-Losing-Jen-Widerstromg.600.2.jpg\" alt=\"Jen Widerstrom doing cardio\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jen\u2019s four-week program consists of eight easy-to-follow workouts that are 30 minutes each.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> She\u2019ll start you out with simple moves that she\u2019ll explain step-by-step, so you\u2019ll learn how to perform each exercise with perfect form. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four low-impact cardio routines during which you\u2019ll get your SWEAT on and torch calories, and four light-resistance routines that will help SCULPT and strengthen your muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each week you progress to the next level. To round out the program, you\u2019ll get three bonus workouts that Jen calls \u201cFast Finishers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s R&amp;R, which is a yoga-inspired recovery workout; Hips\/Buns &amp; Thighs to target your lower body; and Flat Belly Abs, which will set your core on fire. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They range from 10 to 15 minutes and can be added on to any other workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, Jen recruited four beginners to be her cast members for the workouts, so you\u2019ll be sweating and having fun together. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s always a modifier and simple progressions for those who want to make the workouts more challenging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And don\u2019t forget about nutrition! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Your OzHelp membership includes access to two proven nutrition programs \u2014 Portion Fix and 2B Mindset.<\/p>\n<p>Portion Fix with Autumn Calabrese is a portion-control program that takes the guesswork and emotions out of eating perfectly sized meals.<\/p>\n<p>2B Mindset With Ilana Muhlstein, M.S., R.D.N., is a flexible approach to weight loss that lets you eat larger volumes of food to feel satisfied.<\/p>\n<p>Find out which program is right for you.<\/p>\n<p>To make sure you don\u2019t miss a workout and stay on track, download the four-week calendar here.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-143604\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20133318\/jen-widerstrom-calendar.jpg\" alt=\"jen widerstrom program calendar | jen widerstrom\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s face it, losing weight is never easy. So many programs out there cater to people who are already fit, so if you\u2019re a beginner trying to lose weight and get in shape, it can feel impossible. When you\u2019re starting fresh, you need workouts you can not only actually do, but also stick to. 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