Rachel Jacoby Zoldan

Rachel is a freelance writer and former SELF Magazine staffer, where she served as the Senior Digital Editor for three years. In addition to being on staff at publications like InStyle, Bridal Guide and HGTV Magazines, she has also written for SHAPE, Mic.com, Major League Baseball and the Huffington Post. When she isn’t on a Spin bike, out for a run or on her yoga mat, she’s laughing at her own bad jokes or fine-tuning her overwrought skincare routine.

Articles by Rachel Jacoby Zoldan

Meet the Inspiring H.S. Football Player Battling Leukemia

One 15-year-old football player’s battle with leukemia will help put life’s ups and downs into perspective. Today’s Monday Motivation: Kane Hogan, SI’s high school athlete of the month.

The One Glute Exercise You Need to Try Now

Whip your butt into shape with this DailyBurn-approved move that’ll work your glute muscles like no other.

Meet JD Roberto, Your DailyBurn 365 Host

JD Roberto, the host of our new daily show, DailyBurn 365, shares what motivates him, how he keeps fit and how to overcome any challenge.

#MondayMotivation: THIS Is How You Cross a Finish Line

Start your Monday off right with some motivation from a killer finish-line photo that’ll make you wanna move all week long.

9 Cool New Gadgets to Sleep Better Tonight

There’s so much more to your bedroom than the bed. Check out the latest gadgets that promise to help you fall asleep faster and sleep better through the night. You’ll never hit snooze again!

6 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Fitness Class

Worried about where to go, if you should bring water or if the instructor will help? Here, six helpful tips to ensure you crush your first fitness class (and keep coming back!).

#MondayMotivation: Meet This 77-Year-Old Bodybuilder

Witness one of the world’s oldest bodybuilders, Ernestine Shepherd, in action — and get pumped to make a change. It’s the ultimate #MondayMotivation.

10 Beat-the-Heat Summer Smoothie Recipes

Mix up one of these seasonally inspired smoothie recipes for a cool treat that’s got major health benefits, too.

8 Cool New Fitness Finds From Kickstarter

These crowd-funded projects aren’t only crazy cool – from light-up water bottles to sleep-inducing headphones —they’re designed to help you get fit and healthy, too.