Hurray! You’ve made the decision to get in shape. You’re committed, with yoga mats and hair ties and cute workout wear at the ready. Just one problem: which gym to join? With so many amazing facilities around town, we know it’s hard to choose. So here, try out these FREE WEEKS at these participating gyms through the end of February when you mention Bergen Mama- and go break a sweat in style! (New clients only, Free Week must be used before February 19th, 2017, see specific studios listed below for any other restrictions)
Inspiration is plentiful from the sweet, super-cool founder and instructor Hillary Wellisch of Body Burn Barre in Tenafly- not to mention her perfect physique which is motivation even without her jamming playlist. Hit up her fast paced barre workouts for cardio + sculpting and see results by summer. (Mention Bergen Mama for a free week, (201) 569-1005, 103 N. Summit Street Tenafly)
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THE GYM is a complete lifestyle and fitness center, designed to promote healthy living in a first class atmosphere. The staff's attentive service and the facility's array of programs and services provide guests with an unparalleled experience. The extensive schedule of Group Fitness Classes includes Barre, Pilates, Video Spin, Yoga, Cross Conditioning and more - all of which are unlimited to members and included with membership. THE GYM is known for its superior quality equipment, expert staff and special amenities, including a juice bar, spa and complimentary child care. (Mention Bergen Mama for a free week, 20 Nordhoff Place, Englewood, (201) 567-9399 or 2 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, (201) 802-9399)
The megaformer craze has proved that it's here to stay and boutique fitness studio SLT, the megadarling of megaformers, is leading the way, with a sleek new space in Tenafly. The fave workout of celebs like Chrissy Teigen and Sofia Vergara, is like "pilates on crack" boosting cardio and includes hard core strength training. Muscles are worked to fatigue in each 50-minute class leaving clients lengthened and toned (no bulk). (To redeem, email [email protected] with BERGEN MAMA in subject line, date and time of class requested in the body of the email, must create an account first at SLTnyc.com. must give 24 hours notice,Valid for Tenafly classes only, 11 Hillside Avenue, (201) 266-8624)
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades boasts over 65,000 square feet of wellness space, with programs geared towards the whole family, featuring all the latest in cardio, strength and exercise equipment, personal training, over 90 complimentary group exercise classes including Barre, Zumba, Yoga and more plus a state-of- the-art dedicated Stott Pilates Apparatus Training Studio and state-of-the-art cycling studio. They even offer classes for the kiddos and child care! And don't even get us started on the indoor pool and spa, making recovery from those killer workouts oh-so-easy. (To redeem, call (201) 408-1448, or email [email protected] and mention Bergen Mama, must take a tour with a membership representative to receive pass, 411 East Clinton Ave, Tenafly)
Rock Your Ride, CycleBar Fort Lee at Hudson Lights is the new premium indoor cycling studio. CycleBar unites riders of all ages and fitness levels by creating an unparalleled multi-sensory, inspiring journey. Led by engaging, high-energy CycleStar instructors and field by the incredible CycleBeats music playlists in their state-of-the-art CycleTheater, CycleBar delivers far beyond a great cardio fitness workout. Underscoring its community spirit, CycleBar offers CycleGiving, a philanthropic movement that invites local organizations and charities to help raise money one ride at a time up to 4 times a month. (To redeem click here, applicable to new riders only which will expire 7 days after the client's first visit, 2012 Hudson Street, Fort Lee)
Wellness warrior (and beautiful human) Thara Natalie opened up this Fireshaper Tenafly yoga studio back in 2015 and now it's filled on the daily with limber bodies looking to asana at 100 – 105°F, and a humidity of 40% – 50%- perfect for going deeper and releasing those nasty toxins. Choose from a jam-packed schedule of inspiring classes. (Mention Bergen Mama for a free week, 20 Washington Avenue Tenafly, (201) 266-8004)
Pirouette over to Pure Barre in Park Ridge for a fun, fitness class that will have you cutting footloose (and likely more than a few pesky pounds), no tutu required. So, what sets the nation’s largest barre studio franchise apart from the others? Signature moves that are protected by signed waivers upon registering for classes. Pure Barre is known for a full-body, low-impact sweat session that will totally transform, tighten, and tone every inch of your body from head to toe. (Stop by the studio, email [email protected], or call (201) 746-9288 and mention Bergen Mama for a free week, 141 Kinderkamack Rd, Park Ridge)
Let your muscles shake when you push them and get a smile and nod from your instructor in this class held at the ballet barre at Bar Method Englewood. Become a devotee and look for a lifted seat and tight quads and core. Neat freaks will love the pristine studio in Englewood but everyone is so excited for their new Closter Plaza location opening soon with childcare! (Mention Bergen Mama for a free week, 525 N. Dean Street, Englewood, 201-567-6006)
With a packed schedule of unique classes including their signature Performance Training- a combo of cardio, strength training, yoga and Power Half Hour: a half hour sweat sesh created with time-pressed mamas in mind, Rise Fitness has a lot to offer. But the real draw here is owner Rob Jaroszuk’s coaching, which creates a community-based approach to fitness that makes clients feel they’ve got a whole team behind them. (Mention Bergen Mama for a free week, 22 Hollywood Ave, Ho-Ho-Kus, (201) 741-5692)
High expectations are a given when you sign up for a class at the new Corefire Ridgewood. With its accolades from Suburban Essex Magazine and Montclair Magazine calling it the "Best Specialized Fitness Studio" and "Favorite Workout." In each 45 minute small group training session, COREFIRE optimizes, strengthens & stabilizes every human body and brain, from first time fitness-goers to professional athletes. Certified COREFIRE coaches help you challenge and change your bodies by constantly focusing on slow & controlled movements, effective muscle stimulation and quick transitions, all powered by their state-of-the-art Megaformers from Los Angeles. (Mention Bergen Mama for a free week, 195 S. Maple Ave, Ridgewood, (973)744-0510)
