Jenny McCoy

Jenny McCoy is a NASM-certified personal trainer, Outside's Moves columnist, and freelance journalist. She is a fitness instructor and currently teaches water aerobics classes.

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Training & Performance

Social Media's Latest Core Move Is Really Hard, But It Will Make You a Stronger Hiker

Though this move is challenging, you're literally balancing on one side of your body, it can provide a boost to your glutes, core, and hamstrings, which can help you power through your next trek.

October 1, 2026

Training & Performance

Knee Pain When Hiking Downhill? Do These 6 Quad Exercises to Protect Your Joints.

Many hikers experience knee pain or burning legs on the descent. Use these expert-approved moves to build quad strength and hike pain-free.

September 25, 20261

Training & Performance

Want to Hike and Run With Less Pain? Try the 90/90 Hip Stretch.

A personal trainer says this stretch expands your range of motion, protects your knees and back, so you can hit the trails pain-free.

September 11, 2026

Training & Performance

I'm a Trainer and Failed the Monk Plank Challenge. But If You Can Do It, You'll Hike Better.

The trending one-arm, one-leg plank looks simple. It isn't. Here's what it takes to nail it—and why the attempt is worth making for anyone who hikes, runs, or climbs.

August 28, 20261

Training & Performance

Tom Holland’s Go-To Workout Is Just 3 Moves. Here’s Why Hikers Need It.

Tom Holland's go-to workout is just five pull-ups, ten push-ups, and 15 air squats on repeat—but don't let the simplicity fool you. A personal trainer explains why "the Cindy" builds serious endurance for hikers, runners, climbers, and everyone in between.

August 24, 2026

Training & Performance

8 Core Moves for Better Stability Outdoors. The Best Part? You Can Do Them Standing Up.

No crunches. No planks—just an expert-approved, ab-focused workout to boost your performance.

August 23, 20262

Training & Performance

5 Exercises to Save Your Hips from Hiking Pain

Going for a long trek can wreak havoc on your hips and make them feel tight. A physical therapist shares the best stretches to relieve hip pain after a hike.

July 20, 2026

Training & Performance

Pull-Ups Suck. Instead, Do These 6 Back and Upper-Body Exercises to Move Better Outdoors.

The pull-up is overrated. A certified strength and conditioning specialist shares the best moves, broken down by outdoor sport, to build a stronger upper body and keep you agile on any adventure.

July 14, 20264

Training & Performance

Hiking Destroys Your Neck, Knees, and Back. These 7 Physical Therapist-Approved Exercises Can Ward Off Pain.

Each move targets a different body part to relieve neck, back, knee pain, and more.

June 27, 2026

Training & Performance

Want to Move Like You're Younger? Start With These 8 Mobility Moves.

Research reveals that joint flexibility is a major predictor of longevity. These simple moves can bulletproof your body against aches and pain as you age.

June 11, 2026

Training & Performance

5 Pelvic Floor Exercises Both Men and Women Need for Strength, Stability, and Sexual Health

A physical therapist explains why both men and women develop weak pelvic floors and how exercise impacts pelvic health.

May 25, 2026

Training & Performance

Want to Feel Stronger on the Trail? Do These 7 Functional Fitness Moves.

The best way to prep for hiking or walking downhill is by strengthening your knees with single-leg reps.

May 11, 2026

Training & Performance

Working Out on Ozempic? These Expert-Approved Exercises Will Preserve Muscle Mass.

A weight-management doctor and an exercise physiologist explain why strength-training is important when taking a GLP-1 and recommend these free-weight exercises to help you preserve your gains.

April 30, 2026

Training & Performance

Walking Is Actually a Great Form of Cardio. Here Are 3 Routines to Try.

A personal trainer shares the best moves to add to your next walk.

April 3, 20262

Training & Performance

You Don’t Need Sit-Ups—Try This 5-Minute Core Workout Instead

These moves work every part of your core, boost spinal stability, and lower blood pressure.

March 23, 2026

Training & Performance

How to Make Bulgarian Split Squats Suck Less

These four easy modifications might help you finally enjoy this universally hated exercise.

March 17, 2026

Training & Performance

Do This 5-Minute Workout to Improve Bone Health and Longevity

This efficient bodyweight routine can be done in three simple moves.

February 27, 2026

Wellness

Yes, You Can Talk to Your Crush at the Gym. Here's How to Do It Without Being Cringe.

A sex and relationship therapist explains the best non-creepy ways to figure out if they like you back.

February 13, 20261

Training & Performance

Given Up on Your Fitness Goals? Here's How to Get Back on Track.

Sports psychologists share their best advice for keeping up with your workout schedule.

February 3, 20261

Training & Performance

Not in the Mood to Work Out? This Gentle Exercise Routine Only Takes 15 Minutes.

Activate your muscles, loosen tight areas, and boost blood flow with these five moves.

January 30, 20262

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Latest Stories

Social Media's Latest Core Move Is Really Hard, But It Will Make You a Stronger Hiker

Knee Pain When Hiking Downhill? Do These 6 Quad Exercises to Protect Your Joints.

Want to Hike and Run With Less Pain? Try the 90/90 Hip Stretch.

I'm a Trainer and Failed the Monk Plank Challenge. But If You Can Do It, You'll Hike Better.

Tom Holland’s Go-To Workout Is Just 3 Moves. Here’s Why Hikers Need It.

8 Core Moves for Better Stability Outdoors. The Best Part? You Can Do Them Standing Up.

5 Exercises to Save Your Hips from Hiking Pain

Pull-Ups Suck. Instead, Do These 6 Back and Upper-Body Exercises to Move Better Outdoors.

Hiking Destroys Your Neck, Knees, and Back. These 7 Physical Therapist-Approved Exercises Can Ward Off Pain.

Want to Move Like You're Younger? Start With These 8 Mobility Moves.

5 Pelvic Floor Exercises Both Men and Women Need for Strength, Stability, and Sexual Health

Want to Feel Stronger on the Trail? Do These 7 Functional Fitness Moves.

Working Out on Ozempic? These Expert-Approved Exercises Will Preserve Muscle Mass.

Walking Is Actually a Great Form of Cardio. Here Are 3 Routines to Try.

You Don’t Need Sit-Ups—Try This 5-Minute Core Workout Instead

How to Make Bulgarian Split Squats Suck Less

Do This 5-Minute Workout to Improve Bone Health and Longevity

Yes, You Can Talk to Your Crush at the Gym. Here's How to Do It Without Being Cringe.

Given Up on Your Fitness Goals? Here's How to Get Back on Track.

Not in the Mood to Work Out? This Gentle Exercise Routine Only Takes 15 Minutes.

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