Newsletter
January Newsletter
As we welcome 2026, we look forward to another incredible year of health, wellness, and success with our amazing members. Thanks to all of you for your loyalty and support. Here’s to a thriving year ahead—cheers to 2026!
January Specials!
Make 2026 the Year Fitness Sticks!
START STRONG. STAY HEALTHY. LIVE WELL.
Join the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers in January and pay NO ENROLLMENT FEE ($75 Savings).
Offer expires January 31, 2026. Must be 12 years of age or older to join. Ages 12 to 17 must have a parent present for consent when joining. Promotions are for new members only and cannot be combined with any other offer.
January Fitness Article
By Cheryl Getz, Fitness Supervisor and Certified Personal Trainer
If you don’t already have an exercise program established, the beginning of a new year is a perfect time to incorporate one! Starting an exercise program is easy; sticking with it is the hard part. Many factors play into the reasons why individuals fall out of their exercise routines. Work, family life, and boredom are just some examples. Below are some great ways to stay motivated to keep going to the gym.
Get it on the calendar. Whether you use the old method of a written day-to-day planner or you use an electronic calendar, make sure you pencil it in 3 days during each week. This ensures that you have made exercise a part of your daily routine for that day. Stick to your schedule!
Prepare your gym bag the night before. By doing this, you have already committed to the fact that you will be going to the gym the next day to get your exercise in. There is no having to think about it in the morning.
No excuses!
Schedule some time with a trainer. There should be trainers at any reputable gym/wellness center or health club. It is of great importance to make an appointment with a certified professional. This will ensure you are doing the exercises correctly and using the appropriate machines, considering your health conditions and exercise abilities. Most facilities offer at least one free appointment with a trainer to get started.
Add variety to your workout sessions. By incorporating cardiovascular and strength machines, swimming (if there is a pool), and taking classes, you have a much greater chance of challenging your body and staying committed to an exercise program. Cross-training has proven to be effective in helping you reach your goals. Don’t be afraid to try something new!
Take exercise classes. It has been shown time and time again that by participating in group exercise classes keeps individuals highly motivated. Not only do the instructors vary the routines to keep the workouts fun and challenging, but participants also develop friendships with others in the class. They enjoy seeing each other and feel accountable to one another.
What's New in January?
Walk with a Doc
Please join Dr. Yelena Belkina from Advanced Obstetrics and Gynecology for a short health talk about Preventive Care through the Ages, followed by a self-paced walk.
Saturday, January 10, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center
1738 Route 31 North
Clinton, NJ 08809
No registration necessary.
Body Pump Heavy COMING SOON!
Get ready for Body Pump Heavy, the perfect fusion of iconic group fitness energy and the focused strength training of a personal training session. This class blends slow, science-backed lifting patterns with the power and motivation of a high-energy workout environment.
If you’re looking to lift heavier, move smarter, and feel unstoppable, this one’s for you! Join us for our launch class at the Clinton Wellness Center on January 17th at 8:00 am. We'll see you there!
Power Cycle with Rita!
We’re excited to share that we are launching a brand-new Power Cycle class at our Whitehouse Station location!
Power Cycle with Rita
Whitehouse Station (WHS)
Begins 1/5/2026
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Power Cycle is a high-energy, cycling class designed to challenge you, build endurance, and leave you feeling strong and accomplished. If you’ve been on a waitlist for another evening cycling class, this is a great opportunity to try something new and still get an excellent workout in.
Endurance Swim Program
The Endurance Swim Program offers a challenging workout designed to improve technique, endurance, and speed. Each class will focus on a different aspect of swimming.
Current classes - Clinton:
Mixed Level, Tuesday 6:15 am - 7:15 am
Experienced, Tuesday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Beginner, Tuesday 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Members: $48.00 monthly
Guests: $68.00 monthly
Drop In Rate: $18.00 members, $24.00 guests
Register on the Member Portal or call the front desk at 908-735-6884.
CPR TRAINING
GET CERTIFIED IN HEARTSAVER CPR & AED IN JUST A FEW HOURS!
UPCOMING DATES:
January 31, 2026
February 28, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The courses listed are held at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Clinton.
Courses cover Adult and Child CPR as well as AED use. The course cost is $60 per person. To register for the class, please contact us at (908) 788-6614 or CPRinfo@hhsnj.org.
Hot Tub Cleaning Schedules
Clinton - Hot Tub Cleaning Schedule
Hours: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, January 7th
Friday, January 23rd
Wednesday, February 4th
Friday, February 20th
Wednesday, March 4th
Friday, March 20th
Wednesday, April 1st
Whitehouse Station - Hot Tub Cleaning Schedule
Hours: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Thursday, January 1st
Tuesday, January 13th
Thursday, January 29th
Tuesday, February 10th
Thursday, February 26th
Tuesday, March 10th
Group Exercise Class Registration
- Registration will now open 72 hours (3 days) in advance of each class. (For example, if you’d like to take a class on Thursday, registration for that class will open at 12 am (midnight) on Monday. Please note that the day of the class does not count toward the 72 hours.)
- Registration will continue to open at midnight, as our current system does not allow us to adjust this time.
- To help make classes more accessible to everyone, we are encouraging members to sign up for no more than two classes within any 3-hour window. This will help ensure that more members have the opportunity to participate in the classes they enjoy.
- We also kindly ask that if you are unable to attend a class you are registered for, please cancel at least 2 hours in advance. This allows other members the opportunity to take your spot and helps our instructors plan accordingly.
Reminders will be posted at the front desk and inside each group fitness studio, and our team is happy to answer any questions you may have.
Friendly Reminders!
Aquatics:
Reminder - Please be sure to shower before entering any of our pools and refrain from hanging or sitting on the lap lanes. See Pool Schedules.
Fitness Floor:
Please be mindful when stepping onto the track. Members utilize the track for different reasons and you do not want to get run down. Treat it like you are crossing the street, be sure to look both ways!
Equipment:
Everyone has been doing a great job of wiping down the machines and keeping our equipment clean. Thank you for your consideration!
PLEASE NOTE!
If you are waitlisted for a class and someone cancels, you will automatically be moved into the class and an email will be sent to you if it is within 2 hours of the class start time.
Two hours prior to the class, the waitlist closes and no one automatically gets moved in. The reason for this is the person being moved into the class may not get the notification in time, therefore, we are potentially holding a spot for someone who may not get the message. Members should check the portal/app or may call in within two hours of the start time to find out if there is an opening. In other words, the open spots become available to anyone at the two hour mark.
If you are on the waitlist and you decide that you are not going to attend, we ask that you please remove yourself. We also kindly ask that members who are unable to attend a class, cancel their registration more than 2 hours before the class begins. Please remember that if you do not cancel at all, you are subject to a $10 penalty.
If you refer a friend or family member and they join the Wellness Centers, you will receive a choice of $20 on your club account that can be used toward any service, product, or membership fee OR two free guest passes.
We appreciate your customer loyalty and are happy to help guide you on your wellness journey!
If you have any further questions or comments, we welcome your phone calls to our Front Desk!
Most Sincerely,
