Newsletter
March Newsletter
SCHOOL SPRING BREAK FITNESS PASS!
BREAK INTO FITNESS at the Hunterdon Health & Wellness Centers.
One-Week Pass Available for Only $25!
(Offer valid March 7-April 10)
Looking to try something new or stay active?
Students and staff are invited to experience:
- State-of-the-art strength and cardio equipment, including free weights
- Indoor track, lap pool, sauna, steam room, and whirlpool
- Group fitness classes
- A supportive, welcoming fitness environment
Special Joining Incentives
Available During Break Period
New Joins Only. Must be 12 years of age or older.
Parent/Guardian Must Be Present at Registration.
March Fitness Article
By: Jen Magro - ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor
One of the biggest reasons people fall off an exercise routine isn’t lack of motivation—it’s unrealistic expectations. So here’s a tip that can change everything: shift your focus from outcomes to experience. When exercise feels good, fun, or meaningful, consistency follows.
First, let’s clear up a common misconception: weight loss is not directly tied to working out. Exercise is incredible for your heart, muscles, bones, mood, sleep, and overall health—but weight loss is driven far more by nutrition, stress, hormones, and sleep. When people expect the scale to move quickly just because they’re exercising, disappointment can creep in. Try reframing exercise as something you do to feel stronger, more energized, and more capable in your daily life. When weight loss happens, it’s a bonus—not the sole measure of success.
Another powerful way to stay consistent is tapping into the value of group fitness. Working out with others adds accountability, structure, and a sense of belonging. On days when your motivation is low, the group carries you through. There’s also something energizing about shared effort—music pumping, a coach guiding you, and people around you working toward similar goals. Group fitness turns exercise from a chore into a social experience, which makes it much easier to keep showing up week after week.
If group fitness isn’t your thing (or you balance it with solo workouts), make machine-based workouts more enjoyable by pairing them with entertainment. Treadmills, bikes, rowers, and ellipticals are perfect opportunities to stack habits. Save your favorite show or movie exclusively for workout time so it feels like a treat, not a task. Podcasts are great for steady-state cardio—whether you’re into true crime, comedy, or learning something new. Music can transform your energy instantly, especially when playlists match your pace or mood. Even audiobooks or e-books can work well for longer, steady efforts, turning workout time into “me time.”
The key is this: exercise doesn’t have to be miserable to be effective. You’re far more likely to stick with a program that fits into your life and brings you some form of joy—whether that’s connection, entertainment, stress relief, or a mental reset.
Consistency beats intensity every time. Find ways to make movement something you look forward to, not something you force. When exercise supports your life instead of competing with it, sticking with it becomes a whole lot easier!
What's New in March?
Walk with a Doc
Please join Karla Gambrill PT, DPT, Director of Home Health Services for a brief health talk on aging in place. The talk focuses on how to stay safe, independent, and comfortable in your own home. Following the talk, join Karla for a self-paced walk.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center
1738 Route 31 North
Clinton, NJ 08809
No registration necessary.
Group Class Changes
Clinton
Change:
Friday - Yoga at 9:00 am with Pam (formerly Sophia) in Studio 3
Whitehouse Station
Addition:
Sunday - Barre Fusion at 10:45 am with Pam in the Atrium
Thursday - Yoga at 9:00 am with Greer in the Atrium
Cancellation:
Thursday - Chair Yoga at 10:30 am with Sophia in the Atrium
Change:
Thursday - Interval Training (formerly BootCamp) at 9:00 am with Michele in Studio 1
Thursday - TRX Combo at 10:15 am (formerly 9:00 am) with Michele in the Atrium
Mindfulness Meditation Wellness Series
2026 Mindfulness Reset – 3-Month Guided Workshop with Kathy Vandenburg, Mindfulness Instructor
S
et intentions and create a positive foundation for the year ahead. Learn to focus on your strengths, shift your mindset with purpose, and take meaningful steps toward your goals.
Location: Clinton Wellness Center, Studio 3
Date: March 27th
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Members, please register through the Club Automation Portal App. Guests, please call the Front Desk in Clinton at 908-735-6884, Prompt 0, to register.
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 & FIRST AID TRAINING
GET CERTIFIED IN HEARTSAVER CPR & AED IN JUST A FEW HOURS!
UPCOMING DATES:
February 28, 2026
March 21, 2026
April 18, 2026
May 16, 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.
GET CERTIFIED IN FIRST AID!
UPCOMING DATES:
March 28, 2026
April 25, 2026
May 23, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The courses listed are held at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Clinton.
Heartsaver First Aid provides students training in the lifesaving skills of first aid, empowering them to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community. $53. 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, March 4th
Friday, March 20th
Wednesday, April 1st
Whitehouse Station - the Whitehouse Station Aquatics Area will be closed until further notice due to ongoing maintenance.
In the meantime, members are welcome to utilize the pool at our Clinton facility for all swim and aquatic activities. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve this issue.
We're Hiring Lifeguards!
If you or someone you know is looking for a fun, rewarding position in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Why work with us?
- Flexible hours
- A chance to make a difference in our members’ safety and experience.
- Free Wellness Center membership after 60 days
Requirements:
- Current lifeguard certification
- Strong swimming skills
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment
If you’re interested or know someone who would be a great fit, please apply or share this opportunity!
For more information or to submit your application, visit the following link: Application, and enter lifeguard into the search bar for available positions. Or you can contact Catherine Connors at cconnors@hhsnj.org.
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,
