Joel Harper

Joel Harper, celebrity fitness trainer based in New York City. He is creator of the workout DVD series Fit Pack, the PBS programs Slim & Fit and Firming After 50 and of the workout chapters in The New York Times best-selling YOU book series and accompanying DVDs. He is author of Mind Your Body. JoelHarperFitness.com

7 Things You Are Doing Wrong When Exercising
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7 Things You Are Doing Wrong When Exercising

Joel Harper | June 15, 2023

"Just do it” is a prudent exercise philosophy…but only if you’re doing it right. Execute an exercise improperly, and not…

How to Stick With Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions —Sarah Hiner talks to Celebrity Trainer Joel Harper
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How to Stick With Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions —Sarah Hiner talks to Celebrity Trainer Joel Harper

Joel Harper | January 27, 2021

Tired of not keeping your New Year’s resolutions? Celebrity trainer Joel Harper joins Sarah Hiner to share his method for uncovering the hidden traps.

8 Simple Techniques for Improving your Posture
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8 Simple Techniques for Improving your Posture

Joel Harper | May 15, 2020

Change your posture—and your outlook on life—by using mindfulness techniques.

Three Top Foam Roller Exercises
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Three Top Foam Roller Exercises

Joel Harper | April 29, 2020

Three top foam roller exercises ease your biggest points of pain and stiffness in quads, lats and butt.

Stop Feeling Guilty When You Eat Something You “Shouldn’t”
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Stop Feeling Guilty When You Eat Something You “Shouldn’t”

Joel Harper | January 14, 2020

Setbacks like having an unplanned dessert aren’t that big a deal; it’s the guilt, shame, and remorse you bombard yourself with that throw you off.

Make Exercise a Habit
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Make Exercise a Habit

Joel Harper | December 18, 2019

We can't brush our teeth only on Sundays and expect to keep them healthy, right? You must exercise in the same no­-option way. Here's how…

Tension in Your Body? Release It Immediately!
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Tension in Your Body? Release It Immediately!

Joel Harper | November 19, 2019

You don't ignore food stuck in your teeth. Why keep ignoring tension and pain in your back, hips, neck, knees? Here’s help for 95% of what ails you.

What I Eat to Stay Fit and Healthy
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What I Eat to Stay Fit and Healthy

Joel Harper | October 22, 2019

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be bland! Here is my Week 1 Shopping List…weekly meal plan…plus recipes for Apple Pumpkin Salad, Ginger Shrimp, more.

How Are You Nurturing Your Social Network?
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How Are You Nurturing Your Social Network?

Joel Harper | September 24, 2019

When I say “social network,” I don’t mean electronic communications over an app or a website. I mean in-person, real-time experiences.

4 Questions Before You Start Your Workout
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4 Questions Before You Start Your Workout

Joel Harper | August 27, 2019

Not paying attention to what’s happening in your body before your workout can lead to an unsatisfying session and (worse) injury. Ask yourself…

Be Your Own Cheerleader
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Be Your Own Cheerleader

Joel Harper | July 30, 2019

Being 100 percent motivated and invested in training yourself will give you the motivation you need to push yourself to the next level.

Most People Don’t Drink Enough Water. Do You???
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Most People Don’t Drink Enough Water. Do You???

Joel Harper | July 2, 2019

Most people don’t drink enough water, but water is so important—for your heart, brain and more! The simple formula…and 2 rules to prevent dehydration.

An Inside Look at How Star Athletes and Entertainers Stay Mentally and Physically Fit – with Celebrity Personal Trainer Joel Harper

An Inside Look at How Star Athletes and Entertainers Stay Mentally and Physically Fit – with Celebrity Personal Trainer Joel Harper

Joel Harper | June 5, 2019

Over the past 20 years, celebrity trainer Joel Harper has been developing custom workouts for some of the most accomplished…

Stuck in an Emotional Funk? My Tricks to Get Over It
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Stuck in an Emotional Funk? My Tricks to Get Over It

Joel Harper | June 4, 2019

If you’re feeling stuck in unwanted feelings, I may have just the cure. Easy ways to get past feeling bored…lazy…lonely…self-pity… or sad.

Don’t Forget to Celebrate Your Accomplishments
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Don’t Forget to Celebrate Your Accomplishments

Joel Harper | May 7, 2019

Taking the time to celebrate your successes (what I call “jumping for joy”) can boost motivation. But not everyone is so good at self-acknowledgement…