Defying Age by Personal Trainer Eric Goletz, NASM Staying in good shape as one gets older is an ongoing challenge, as one must maintain consistency with nutrition and regular exercise. The other key to staying in great shape and having a youthful outlook is attitude! I don't care how old you are; to say "I'm getting old" is the first mistake. No, as you get older, you can't do everything you could when you were younger. [...]
Interview with Darren Worts, Ultra Runner It is no secret that we have some amazing employees at the Chatham Club. They don't just talk the talk. They walk the walk. Darren Worts started as a trainer at the Chatham Club 28 years ago, and while he is not an active trainer, he still believes that exercise and training are essential in your daily life. Check out Darren's story of how he took his love [...]
Get ready for some zen! Program Director, Jen O'Connor recently added three talented ladies to the Group Fitness roster. We welcome Meghann, Jess & Peri to the Club! All three instructors are certified in yoga and will be teaching & subbing throughout the Summer and beyond! Meghann Dreyfuss Collins Meghann has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. She completed her 200-hour teacher training at Bhakti Barn Yoga with Betsy Davis and Lauren Magarelli. She has [...]
Get to know Jeanne Marie! Jeanne Marie Storm's Chatham Club Zumba following loves her so dearly that she has continued to teach virtually from the state of Washington! Currently, you can join Jeanne Marie for some "Zumba From Far Away" on Thursdays at 11:00am. Learn more about Jeanne Marie and her passion for fitness below! Q: How long have you been a dancer/Zumba instructor? A: Dancing has always been a part of my life since [...]
Get to know Michael! Michael Reynolds, B.S., NCSF, WSBB earned his Associates Degree in Educational Psychology at County College of Morris. He graduated from Kean University with a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science. Michael is a certified personal trainer through NCSF and Westside Barbell. He is following his dream of helping people accomplish their goals and live a healthy lifestyle. Michael specializes in sports performance training as well as general strength training. Outside of the [...]
Get to know Carol! Carol Braun has become a BELOVED instructor at The Chatham Club over the past four years. Our members go crazy for her HIIT and Barre classes. Currently Carol teaches FOUR classes in a row on Thursdays...she's amazing. Check out her interview below and learn a little bit more about Carol's passion for fitness! Q: How long have you been an instructor at TCC? A: It has been my sincere honor and [...]
Get to know our Personal Trainer, Carmine Colasurdo! Carmine earned his B.S. Degree in Nutrition from Montclair State University. He is a certified Personal Trainer by NSCA. Carmine is well versed in personal, small and large group training with more than 25 years of experience in the fitness industry. He is a former NJ State Bodybuilding competitor. Carmine is a Physical Education teacher at an elementary school in Nutley, NJ and is a licensed Youth [...]
Did you miss Ryan's first "Basics of Kettlebell Flow" video? Check it out at the bottom of this post! Ready for an advanced flow? Check out Ryan's flow and listen to him walk you through each step here: https://youtu.be/qOdo-uSqaDU Review the 'Basics' video here: https://youtu.be/q1SG2T4NNQg Stay tuned for more from the King of Kettlebells!
Movember, the month formerly known as 'November', is a moustache-growing charity event that raises funds and awareness for men’s health. Movember participants, known as Mo Bros and Mo Sisters, sign up on movember.com and then choose to Grow a moustache, Move by walking or running 60 miles throughout the month, or Host a Mo-ment by gathering friends. For the 6th straight year, Dennis Stacknick has organized the male trainers to put down their razors and [...]
Every year, we take this time to give thanks....and planks! Here are a few different types of planks you can incorporate into your workout this holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving! (1) First up, the classic. Andrew demonstrates the standard plank! (2) Ready to add another layer of challenge? Tracy is demonstrating a Bosu Top Side Plank: (3) Tracy kicks it up a notch with a Rocking Plank! (4) Planking with a partner? Try this high-five partner [...]
