Turning Back the Clock Baruch HaShem, we just passed 50,000 classes completed by our members! Today, we offer classes that include jump rope, weights, stability ball, pelvic work, Pilates, and more. But 50,000 classes ago, it was just jump roping—with breaks. No bodyweight. No weights. Just a rope. I think it may have gotten boring for some people before we expanded. I don’t blame them. But now I realize something important: people need a dedicated jump rope/cardio day to giv

How resistance training builds confidence you can use everywhere Friends, I want to talk today about an idea connected to using weights. I am not going to focus on all the usual benefits we already know, like building strength, protecting joints and bones, improving balance and posture, boosting metabolism, and supporting long term health and mobility. What I do want to talk about is something else.How weights can affect your confidence. Confidence is a real outcome of stren

In Parshas Yisro, there’s a powerful moment that often gets overlooked. The Torah says: “Vayar chotein Moshe…”“And Moshe’s father-in-law saw everything he was doing for the people.” Yisro didn’t just hear what was happening.He didn’t just get a report. He saw it. And because he saw it clearly, he was able to recognize something that needed to change. He understood that Moshe was carrying too much, and that the system was not sustainable. And he helped build a structure that a

Okay friends—hope all is well. In the Aseres HaDibros we’re told: “Zachor es Yom HaShabbos” . I didn’t grow up religious, so I honestly didn’t even know what Shabbos was. I don’t remember what I thought it was, but it definitely wasn’t something I understood. Then you experience Shabbos and you realize: wow—this is beautiful. The “restrictions” aren’t random. They peel away layers and distractions so we can focus on what actually matters: a relationship with the Ribbono Shel

What if supporting your favorite nonprofit could also help you improve your health? That’s the vision behind Jump Into Shape’s latest initiative, where fundraising is paired with community wellness and charitable giving. Founded by Moshe Moskowitz, Jump Into Shape was created to make exercise accessible for frum Jewish men and women who want to stay fit within a Torah lifestyle. Workouts are designed to be done online, privately at home and on your own schedule—no gym, commut

For the third yahrzeit of my father, מנשה אליעזר בן יצחק , I’d like to learn a Mishnah in his memory. We’re holding in Bava Metzia, Perek 6, Mishnah 6 . Stay with me for a moment—you might not immediately see where this is going, but we’re heading somewhere meaningful. The Mishnah: The Craftsman as a Guardian The Mishnah discusses craftsmen—people who work on items that belong to someone else. Think of a tailor, a repairman, or anyone you hand an object to so they can fix it.

There’s a familiar pattern to most gifts. We put thought into choosing something “nice,” we wrap it, give it over, and enjoy that moment of happiness when it’s opened. And then, as the weeks pass, many gifts quietly fade into the background of life. A book ends up on a shelf, something decorative finds a corner, and even very thoughtful items can become “here today and forgotten tomorrow.” That’s not because the gift wasn’t meaningful—it’s simply how most physical things are.

Let’s picture two people. Both are sincere. Both want to feel better. Both want more energy for the day. Both know that taking care of the guf isn’t about vanity—it’s about having more koach to live properly. But they choose different paths. One goes the classic route: run or walk . The other does Jump Into Shape : compact, structured workouts that hit cardio + strength + mobility in one shot. This isn’t an “either/or” fight. Running is great. Walking is great. If you’re doin

For most of my life, I’ve heard the phrase “Avodas HaShem” used in connection with learning, davening, and doing chesed - the spiritual work that connects us to Hashem. But over the past few years, I’ve come to understand that true Avodas HaShem includes caring for the guf  — the physical vessel Hashem gave us to carry out His will. It’s not a side project. It’s part of the avodah itself. A Mitzvah Hidden in Plain Sight The Torah tells us: “Venishmartem me’od lenafshoseichem”

Friends, This past Shabbos, during Birkat HaChodesh , we davened for chadash atzmot  — generally understood as a prayer for physical health . But does that mean that once we’ve asked Hashem for good health, we’re exempt from doing our hishtadlus ?Of course not. That would be like saying, “I said Birchos HaTorah , so now I don’t have to work hard at learning.” When we recite Birchos HaTorah , we acknowledge our obligation to immerse  ourselves in Torah, to work hard at it, and

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“ Please sign me up for a 5-day-a-week program. I always find that request interesting—especially when it comes from someone currently...

Start Strong: Sunday Sets the Tone There’s something powerful about how you begin. The way we start a sefer, a masechta, a new job—or a...

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✨ Less is More (At Least Some of the Time) I was recently listening to a shiur (Torah lecture) by Rav Moshe Taragin  on Parshas Vayakhel...

Most people think I’m crazy when they hear I wake up at 3:45 AM. The truth is, I don’t even sleep much.  I get about four hours of sleep...

We had an interesting discussion at our Shabbos table recently, and here’s what came out of it: What was Pharaoh thinking when he threw...

To Steal or Not to Steal Stealing is wrong… or is it? 🤔 No one (I hope) would argue that it’s wrong to take something that doesn’t...