Jesse Pichardo
Personal Trainer
Professional Achievements
- Obtained an Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) with the 1st Ranger Battalion while an active duty combat medic in the US Army, stationed at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Georgia
- Pursued a post-military career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Served as a Paramedic, as a member of the STAR Rescue team, and as a flight paramedic on SkyLife Helicopter
- Built a career around helping others, whether sick, injured, or motivated to become more healthy
- Frequent competitor in Spartan races
Certifications & Organizations
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- Precision Nutrition Master Health Coach (Pn2)
- Animal Flow Instructor, L1
Favorite Piece of Advice
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Co-authored Articles (23)
What Beginner Workout Should I Try Quiz
You want to start exercising, but when you’re a beginner, it’s hard to know where to begin. You know there’s probably a perfect workout plan out there for you—one that would leave you feeling stress-free, confide...
How to
Carry Someone Who's Bigger Than You
Carrying someone who is bigger than you is remarkably easy if you use the right body mechanics. This technique is called the fireman's carry, but is now used more often by wrestlers and martial artists. If you are practi...
How to
Measure Reach
Reach, also known as wingspan, is a key measurement in sports like boxing and UFC. This is measured from fingertip to fingertip when your arms are held parallel to the ground. Prepare to have your reach measured by warmi...
Fix Out Toeing, Straighten Your Feet, & Prevent Injury (Adults)
Out-toeing, also known as “duck feet,” is when your toes point outwards while you’re walking. While it’s a common condition for young children and they usually grow out of it, out-toeing could develop or worsen a...
How to
Hang a Pull‐Up Bar
If you’re ready to improve your health at home by installing your own personal pull-up bar, you can do so in a few easy steps. Depending on the type of bar you have, you can hang your bar in a doorway or on the wall us...
V-Lines: What They Are & How to Get Them
Best exercises and foods to eat to get v-line absYou’re on TikTok when you come across a user talking about “sexy v-lines.” Huh? What are those? V-lines are most popular in the male physique and are the strong vert...
Powerball Exercises (Plus, How to Start a Gyro Ball)
Learn to use a corded, cordless, or automatic gyro ball A Powerball is a brand-name gyroscopic exercise ball used to strengthen your wrist, fingers, and hand. It's sometimes used as a tool for physical therapy if you hav...
How to End Your Gym Membership Without Paying Cancellation Fees
A step-by-step guide to terminating your gym membership Busy schedules, accidents, injuries, and unexpected moves can prevent gym members from utilizing their pricy memberships; loss of income can make paying those month...
How to
Put Both of Your Legs Behind Your Head
You want to put your legs behind your head! Be patient. This is not something that you'll likely be able to do overnight. You'll need to build up your flexibility, first, so that your body is prepared to contort into suc...
How to
Put Your Legs over Your Head
Putting your legs above or even over your head can help with increasing your flexibility, a key aspect in mastering yoga, gymnastics and other sports.. 17 October 2024.
What Is the Suicide Grip? (And Why You Shouldn't Use It)
Learn more about the notorious "thumbless grip," or "false grip" If you’ve spent some time in a gym, you’ve probably heard of, or even seen, the oft-rumored suicide grip. This is when someone holds the bench press ba...
How to
Do a Human Flag
The human flag is one of the most difficult upper body exercises to do—without a strong arm, shoulder, back, and core muscles, it is nearly impossible. But the challenge of the pose is also what makes it satisfying. Wi...
How to
Hurdle
Hurdling is usually done in different events: 60 meter hurdles, 80 meter hurdles, 100 meter hurdles, 110 meter hurdles, 300 meter hurdles, and 400 meter hurdles. Hurdlers compete at almost any track-and-field meet, from ...
How to Get an Ottermode Body: Exercise & Diet Tips
A guide to the benefits of going ottermode An ottermode body type is an athletic physique characterized by defined muscles, broad shoulders, a V-shaped torso, and low body fat. Getting an ottermode body involves lifting ...
How to
Adjust a Belt on a Treadmill
Like all types of machines, occasionally the belt will become loose. If you notice that the gap between the belt and the board are really close together or the belt seems to be slipping you should adjust it. A loose belt...
How to
Adjust a Dual Adjustable Pulley
Dual adjustable pulleys, sometimes called a DAP, are workout machines that allow for an almost unlimited number of exercises. They’re easy to use, and you can work out every muscle in your body, depending on how you ad...
How to
Convert Kilojoules to Calories
Both kiloJoules (kJ) and calories (cal) are units that measure energy, usually in the context of nutrition. Luckily, it’s easy to convert between them so you can figure out exactly how much nutritional energy various f...
How to Do Dragon Flags
Legend has it that the infamous martial artist Bruce Lee invented an exercise designed to challenge your core muscles like no other: the dragon flag. While the story may or may not be true, this exercise is very real and...
Preacher Curls 101: How to Do Them, Safety Tips, Variations & More
Take your biceps to the next level with this guide to preacher curls If you’re thinking of incorporating preacher curls into your workout regimen, we’re here to help! A preacher curl is a specialized exercise that w...
How to Properly Clean Dumbbells: Rubber, Iron, & More
Sanitize your home gym weights with these easy methods If you use dumbbells, you know how much sweat, chalk, and dirt can build up after workouts. To maintain your dumbbells, it’s important to clean them regularly to r...
