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'''Jennifer Cohen''' (born September 16, 1976) is a fitness personality, author and body image consultant living in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]] United States of America.
'''Jennifer Cohen''' (born September 16, 1976) is a fitness personality, author and body image consultant living in [[Los Angeles]], California, United States of America.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Cohen is originally from [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]], Canada<ref>Jennifer Cohen to Visit Aviva, 04 February 2009, http://www.aviva.ca/news_article.asp?newsid=82 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328133113/http://www.aviva.ca/news_article.asp?newsid=82 |date=2012-03-28 }}</ref> and she has degrees in psychology from the [[University of Manitoba]], a diploma in sports marketing from [[George Brown College]] in Toronto,<ref>Celebrated Alumni: Arts Celebrating Arts 2010, http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/alumni/homecoming2008.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150423064708/http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/alumni/homecoming2008.html |date=2015-04-23 }}</ref> and numerous fitness certifications. Cohen began her career as a personal trainer focusing on workouts that can be done with little or no equipment outside of a gym and continues this philosophy of integrating fitness into everyday life. Cohen's philosophy of an everyday approach and realistic expectations is the focus of her first book, ''No Gym Required: Unleash Your Inner Rockstar''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2011/03/unleash-your-inner-rock-star-with-this-book-and-without-a-gym/|title=Review: No Gym Required by Jennifer Cohen on Shedding for the Wedding|date=March 28, 2011}}</ref> Her articles and quotes have appeared in Redbook,<ref>Shaw, Gina "Need to Lose a Few Pounds Fast? Here's How" http://www.redbookmag.com/health-wellness/advice/need-to-lose-a-few-pounds-fast-heres-how-460846</ref> People<ref>Nahas, Aili "Shedding For The Wedding: Their Big Day", PEOPLE, 2 May 2011</ref> and [[Perez Hilton]]'s fitness-centric website FitPerez.<ref>How To Lose Annoying Back Fat, http://fitperez.com/?s=jennifer+cohen&x=0&y=0</ref> Her latest book is ''Strong is the New Skinny'' (2014).
Cohen is originally from [[Winnipeg]], Manitoba, Canada<ref>[http://www.aviva.ca/news_article.asp?newsid=82 "Jennifer Cohen to Visit Aviva"], February 4, 2009, {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328133113/http://www.aviva.ca/news_article.asp?newsid=82 |date=March 28, 2012}}</ref> and has a degree in psychology from the [[University of Manitoba]]. She attained a diploma in sports marketing from [[George Brown College]] in Toronto,<ref>[http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/alumni/homecoming2008.html "Celebrated Alumni: Arts Celebrating Arts 2010"], {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150423064708/http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/alumni/homecoming2008.html |date=April 23, 2015}}</ref> and numerous fitness certifications. Cohen began her career as a personal trainer focusing on workouts that can be done with little or no equipment outside of a gym. She continues this philosophy of integrating fitness into everyday life. Cohen's philosophy of an everyday approach and realistic expectations is the focus of her first book, ''No Gym Required: Unleash Your Inner Rockstar''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2011/03/unleash-your-inner-rock-star-with-this-book-and-without-a-gym/|title=Review: No Gym Required by Jennifer Cohen on Shedding for the Wedding|date=March 28, 2011}}</ref> Her articles and quotes have appeared in ''Redbook'',<ref>Shaw, Gina [http://www.redbookmag.com/health-wellness/advice/need-to-lose-a-few-pounds-fast-heres-how-460846 "Need to Lose a Few Pounds Fast? Here's How"]</ref> ''People''<ref>Nahas, Aili "Shedding For The Wedding: Their Big Day", ''People'', May 2, 2011</ref> and [[Perez Hilton]]'s fitness-centric website, FitPerez.<ref>[http://fitperez.com/?s=jennifer+cohen&x=0&y=0 "How To Lose Annoying Back Fat"]</ref> Her latest book is ''Strong is the New Skinny'' (2014).


=== Weight Watchers ===
=== Weight Watchers ===
Cohen began working with [[WW International|Weight Watchers]] in 2011. She became a spokesperson for the Weight Watchers Walk-It Challenge,<ref>Gedan Spence, Gail "Get Fit Friday: Talking walking with trainer Jennifer Cohen" 20 April 2011, http://www.shrinkingsisters.com/shrinking_sisters/2011/04/get-fit-friday-talking-walking-with-trainer-jennifer-cohen.html</ref> a [[5K run|5K walk]] in Los Angeles and various locations throughout the United States on May 22, 2011.
Cohen began working with [[WW International|Weight Watchers]] in 2011. She became a spokesperson for the Weight Watchers Walk-It Challenge,<ref>Gedan Spence, Gail [http://www.shrinkingsisters.com/shrinking_sisters/2011/04/get-fit-friday-talking-walking-with-trainer-jennifer-cohen.html "Get Fit Friday: Talking walking with trainer Jennifer Cohen"], April 20, 2011</ref> a [[5K run|5K walk]] in Los Angeles and various locations throughout the United States on May 22, 2011.


In February 2012, the Weight Watchers Points Plus Fitness Series were made available to weight watchers members. The 5 DVD set featured Cohen and her workouts.<ref>Hum, Mary Elizabeth, "A Workout for Every Woman" accessed 23 February 2012 http://signup.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=167671&sc=3405</ref>
In February 2012, the Weight Watchers Points Plus Fitness Series were made available to Weight Watchers members. The 5-DVD set featured Cohen and her workouts.<ref>Hum, Mary Elizabeth, [http://signup.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=167671&sc=3405 "A Workout for Every Woman"], accessed February 23, 2012</ref>


=== Dr Drew's Lifechangers ===
=== Dr. Drew's ''Lifechangers'' ===
Cohen is a reoccurring guest on [[Dr Drew]]'s Lifechangers, a daytime talk show hosted by board certified internist and relationship expert [[Dr. Drew]] Pinsky.<ref>Meet the Lifechangers: Body Image Expert Jennifer Cohen http://www.lctv.com/lifechanger_bios/jennifer_cohen.php</ref> In August 2011 Cohen began blogging for the show about various body image issues.<ref>Cohen, Jennifer "Emotional Fitness -- How Many Calories Does That Burn?" http://www.lctv.com/blogs/emotional_fitness_how_many_calories_does_that_burn.php</ref>
Cohen is a recurring guest on ''[[Lifechangers]]'', a daytime talk show hosted by board certified internist and relationship expert, Dr. [[Drew Pinsky]].<ref>[http://www.lctv.com/lifechanger_bios/jennifer_cohen.php "Meet the Lifechangers: Body Image Expert Jennifer Cohen"]</ref> In August 2011 Cohen began blogging for the show about various body image issues.<ref>Cohen, Jennifer [http://www.lctv.com/blogs/emotional_fitness_how_many_calories_does_that_burn.php "Emotional Fitness -- How Many Calories Does That Burn?"]</ref>


=== Forbes ===
=== Forbes ===
Cohen is an op-ed columnist on Forbes.com since March 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jennifercohen/2012/03/12/6-essential-foods-for-boosting-your-work-focus/|title=6 Essential Foods For Boosting Your Work Focus|first=Jennifer|last=Cohen|website=Forbes}}</ref> Her articles are focused on executives and entrepreneurs, and offer tips to boost productivity through improved health and wellness. Her articles are often at the top of the most viewed section of op-ed.<ref>Most Popular Today, Forbes.com https://www.forbes.com/opinions/</ref>
Cohen has been an op-ed columnist on Forbes.com since March 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jennifercohen/2012/03/12/6-essential-foods-for-boosting-your-work-focus/|title=6 Essential Foods For Boosting Your Work Focus|first=Jennifer|last=Cohen|website=Forbes}}</ref> Her articles are focused on executives and entrepreneurs, and offer tips to boost productivity through improved health and wellness. Her articles are often at the top of the most viewed section of op-ed.<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/opinions/ Most Popular Today], Forbes.com</ref>


===Men's Fitness===
=== ''Men's Fitness'' ===
Cohen is a contributing author to Men's Fitness' column The Rack since 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mensfitness.com/authors/jennifer-cohen |title=Jennifer Cohen |website=www.mensfitness.com |access-date=13 February 2013}}</ref> Some of her more popular articles include "3 Reasons Men Should Do Yoga",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mensfitness.com/training/3-reasons-men-should-do-yoga |title=Why Men Should do Yoga |website=www.mensfitness.com |access-date=13 February 2013}}</ref> "5 Things Muscle Activation Technique (MAT) Training Can Do for Your Body" <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mensfitness.com/training/5-things-muscle-activation-technique-mat-training-can-do-for-your-body |title=5 reasons to Try MAT training |website=www.mensfitness.com |access-date=13 February 2013}}</ref> and "Can Masturbation Help You Lose Weight?"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mensfitness.com/training/lose-weight/can-masturbating-help-you-lose-weight |title=Can Masturbating Help You Lose Weight? |website=www.mensfitness.com |access-date=13 February 2013}}</ref>
Cohen is a contributing author to the ''[[Men's Fitness]]'' column "The Rack" since 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mensfitness.com/authors/jennifer-cohen |title=Jennifer Cohen |website=www.mensfitness.com |access-date=13 February 2013}}</ref> Some of her more popular articles include "3 Reasons Men Should Do Yoga",<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.mensfitness.com/training/3-reasons-men-should-do-yoga |title=Why Men Should do Yoga |magazine=[[Men's Fitness]] |access-date=13 February 2013}}</ref> "5 Things Muscle Activation Technique (MAT) Training Can Do for Your Body" <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mensfitness.com/training/5-things-muscle-activation-technique-mat-training-can-do-for-your-body |title=5 reasons to Try MAT training |website=www.mensfitness.com |access-date=13 February 2013}}</ref> and "Can Masturbation Help You Lose Weight?"<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.mensfitness.com/training/lose-weight/can-masturbating-help-you-lose-weight |title=Can Masturbating Help You Lose Weight? |magazine=[[Men's Fitness]] |access-date=13 February 2013}}</ref>


===Momentum by Iron===
=== Momentum by Iron ===
In 2013, launched and became the manager of Momentum by Iron, a workout studio in Santa Monica, California. Momentum by Iron was named one of "L.A.'s Four Hot New Sweat Dens" by ''The Hollywood Reporter''.<ref>11 January 2013, Chang, Jade "L.A.'s 4 Hot New Sweat Dens Revealed," http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/las-4-hot-new-sweat-410953 accessed 13 February 2013</ref>
In 2013, Cohen launched and became the manager of Momentum by Iron, a workout studio in [[Santa Monica, California]]. Momentum by Iron was named one of "L.A.'s Four Hot New Sweat Dens" by ''The Hollywood Reporter''.<ref>January 11, 2013, Chang, Jade [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/las-4-hot-new-sweat-410953 "L.A.'s 4 Hot New Sweat Dens Revealed"], ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', accessed February 13, 2013</ref>


===Health.com===
=== Health.com ===
Cohen writes on fitness topics, with lists of exercises to target specific body parts or goals, and new trends in the fitness industry. Her articles have been republished on the [[Huffington Post]]<ref>"3 Bad Habits Fit People Don't Have" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/20/bad-habits-fitness_n_3612853.html</ref> and on ABC News.com.<ref>"4 Ways to get Rid of Back Fat" https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/ways-rid-back-fat/story?id=19904797</ref>
Cohen writes on fitness topics, with lists of exercises to target specific body parts or goals, and new trends in the fitness industry. Her articles have been republished on the ''[[Huffington Post]]''<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/20/bad-habits-fitness_n_3612853.html "3 Bad Habits Fit People Don't Have"]</ref> and on ABC News.com.<ref>[https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/ways-rid-back-fat/story?id=19904797 "4 Ways to get Rid of Back Fat"]</ref>


=== Entrepreneur ===
=== Entrepreneur ===
Cohen writes wellness-related columns for Entrepreneur.com and has been able to garner a loyal readership. These articles mainly focus on stress, weight-loss, and success.
Cohen writes wellness-related columns for Entrepreneur.com and has been able to garner a loyal readership. These articles mainly focus on stress, weight-loss, and success.


=== Habits And Hustle ===
=== ''Habits And Hustle'' ===
Her Habits And Hustle podcast has been syndicated by [[Entrepreneur Magazine]] and is listed in their podcast network. The show is regularly ranked on iTunes.
Her ''Habits And Hustle'' podcast has been syndicated by [[Entrepreneur (magazine)|''Entrepreneur'' Magazine]] and is listed in their podcast network. The show is regularly ranked on iTunes.


Notable guests that have appeared on the show include [[Gary Vaynerchuk]], [[Dr. Mehmet Oz]], [[Bob Greene (fitness)|Robert Greene]], [[Dennis Rodman]], [[Gabrielle Reece]], [[Jerry West]], [[Strauss Zelnick]], Tom Bilyeu, [[Alli Webb]], [[Erika Nardini]], Valorie Kondos, and [[Katelyn Ohashi]].
Notable guests that have appeared on the show include [[Gary Vaynerchuk]], [[Dr. Mehmet Oz]], [[Bob Greene (fitness)|Robert Greene]], [[Dennis Rodman]], [[Gabrielle Reece]], [[Jerry West]], [[Strauss Zelnick]], Tom Bilyeu, [[Alli Webb]], [[Erika Nardini]], Valorie Kondos, and [[Katelyn Ohashi]].
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|https://www.jennifercohen.com/}}
* [http://www.JenniferCohen.com Jennifer Cohen Official Website]
* [https://habitshustle.com Habits And Hustle Official Website]
* [https://habitshustle.com ''Habits And Hustle'' official website]
*[https://motivatingspeech.com/the-secret-to-getting-anything-you-want-in-life-jennifer-cohen/ The Secret to Getting Anything You Want in Life: Jennifer Cohen]
*[https://motivatingspeech.com/the-secret-to-getting-anything-you-want-in-life-jennifer-cohen/ The Secret to Getting Anything You Want in Life: Jennifer Cohen]


Latest revision as of 19:17, 28 March 2024

For the athletic director born 1969, see Jennifer Cohen (athletic director).

Jennifer Cohen
Born (1976-09-16) September 16, 1976 (age 48)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Education
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, television personality, author, performance coach
Websitewww.jennifercohen.com

Jennifer Cohen (born September 16, 1976) is a fitness personality, author and body image consultant living in Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

Career

[edit]

Cohen is originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada[1] and has a degree in psychology from the University of Manitoba. She attained a diploma in sports marketing from George Brown College in Toronto,[2] and numerous fitness certifications. Cohen began her career as a personal trainer focusing on workouts that can be done with little or no equipment outside of a gym. She continues this philosophy of integrating fitness into everyday life. Cohen's philosophy of an everyday approach and realistic expectations is the focus of her first book, No Gym Required: Unleash Your Inner Rockstar.[3] Her articles and quotes have appeared in Redbook,[4] People[5] and Perez Hilton's fitness-centric website, FitPerez.[6] Her latest book is Strong is the New Skinny (2014).

Weight Watchers

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Cohen began working with Weight Watchers in 2011. She became a spokesperson for the Weight Watchers Walk-It Challenge,[7] a 5K walk in Los Angeles and various locations throughout the United States on May 22, 2011.

In February 2012, the Weight Watchers Points Plus Fitness Series were made available to Weight Watchers members. The 5-DVD set featured Cohen and her workouts.[8]

Dr. Drew's Lifechangers

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Cohen is a recurring guest on Lifechangers, a daytime talk show hosted by board certified internist and relationship expert, Dr. Drew Pinsky.[9] In August 2011 Cohen began blogging for the show about various body image issues.[10]

Forbes

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Cohen has been an op-ed columnist on Forbes.com since March 2012.[11] Her articles are focused on executives and entrepreneurs, and offer tips to boost productivity through improved health and wellness. Her articles are often at the top of the most viewed section of op-ed.[12]

Men's Fitness

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Cohen is a contributing author to the Men's Fitness column "The Rack" since 2012.[13] Some of her more popular articles include "3 Reasons Men Should Do Yoga",[14] "5 Things Muscle Activation Technique (MAT) Training Can Do for Your Body" [15] and "Can Masturbation Help You Lose Weight?"[16]

Momentum by Iron

[edit]

In 2013, Cohen launched and became the manager of Momentum by Iron, a workout studio in Santa Monica, California. Momentum by Iron was named one of "L.A.'s Four Hot New Sweat Dens" by The Hollywood Reporter.[17]

Health.com

[edit]

Cohen writes on fitness topics, with lists of exercises to target specific body parts or goals, and new trends in the fitness industry. Her articles have been republished on the Huffington Post[18] and on ABC News.com.[19]

Entrepreneur

[edit]

Cohen writes wellness-related columns for Entrepreneur.com and has been able to garner a loyal readership. These articles mainly focus on stress, weight-loss, and success.

Habits And Hustle

[edit]

Her Habits And Hustle podcast has been syndicated by Entrepreneur Magazine and is listed in their podcast network. The show is regularly ranked on iTunes.

Notable guests that have appeared on the show include Gary Vaynerchuk, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Robert Greene, Dennis Rodman, Gabrielle Reece, Jerry West, Strauss Zelnick, Tom Bilyeu, Alli Webb, Erika Nardini, Valorie Kondos, and Katelyn Ohashi.

References

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  1. ^ "Jennifer Cohen to Visit Aviva", February 4, 2009, Archived March 28, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Celebrated Alumni: Arts Celebrating Arts 2010", Archived April 23, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Review: No Gym Required by Jennifer Cohen on Shedding for the Wedding". March 28, 2011.
  4. ^ Shaw, Gina "Need to Lose a Few Pounds Fast? Here's How"
  5. ^ Nahas, Aili "Shedding For The Wedding: Their Big Day", People, May 2, 2011
  6. ^ "How To Lose Annoying Back Fat"
  7. ^ Gedan Spence, Gail "Get Fit Friday: Talking walking with trainer Jennifer Cohen", April 20, 2011
  8. ^ Hum, Mary Elizabeth, "A Workout for Every Woman", accessed February 23, 2012
  9. ^ "Meet the Lifechangers: Body Image Expert Jennifer Cohen"
  10. ^ Cohen, Jennifer "Emotional Fitness -- How Many Calories Does That Burn?"
  11. ^ Cohen, Jennifer. "6 Essential Foods For Boosting Your Work Focus". Forbes.
  12. ^ Most Popular Today, Forbes.com
  13. ^ "Jennifer Cohen". www.mensfitness.com. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  14. ^ "Why Men Should do Yoga". Men's Fitness. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  15. ^ "5 reasons to Try MAT training". www.mensfitness.com. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  16. ^ "Can Masturbating Help You Lose Weight?". Men's Fitness. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  17. ^ January 11, 2013, Chang, Jade "L.A.'s 4 Hot New Sweat Dens Revealed", The Hollywood Reporter, accessed February 13, 2013
  18. ^ "3 Bad Habits Fit People Don't Have"
  19. ^ "4 Ways to get Rid of Back Fat"
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