Newsletter
February Newsletter
Welcome to February!
February is American Heart Month! The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers are proud to support our members with programs, services, and guidance that promote lifelong heart health and overall wellness. Read on to discover what's happening this month and how you can continue to prioritize your health.
February Free Fitness!
Heart Strong. Love Strong. Finess Strong.
Wear Red Day
Show your support for heart health. Wear red on Friday, February 6th, and enjoy a free fitness visit.
Valentine's Day Weekend
Saturday, February 14th and Sunday, February 15th...Show some love and bring a loved one for a complimentary workout together.
February Fitness Article
By Justin Juliano, Assistant Director of the Hunterdon Health & Wellness Centers and NASM Certified Personal Trainer)
Peripheral Heart Action (PHA) training is a unique and effective exercise method that blends cardiovascular conditioning with resistance training. This approach focuses on alternating between upper- and lower-body movements, allowing you to work multiple muscle groups while keeping your heart rate elevated throughout the workout.
The key concept behind PHA training is strategic sequencing. By moving back and forth between upper-body exercises, such as push-ups or rows, and lower-body exercises, like squats or lunges, the heart is continuously challenged. While one muscle group works, the other has time to recover, creating a steady demand on the cardiovascular system without prolonged rest periods.
PHA workouts are typically performed in a circuit format and encourage rapid blood circulation throughout the body. This continuous movement increases caloric burn and can support improvements in cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, and overall conditioning. Over time, PHA training may contribute to reduced body fat and increased lean muscle mass.
Often considered a higher-intensity training style, PHA can be adapted for many fitness levels. Workouts may incorporate bodyweight movements, resistance bands, and dumbbells, making them both versatile and accessible. PHA training can stand alone as a full workout or be incorporated into a broader fitness program for variety and balance.
As with any exercise routine, it’s important to prioritize safety. Individuals with blood pressure concerns or other health conditions should consult a healthcare provider or certified fitness professional before beginning PHA training. Always tailor exercise intensity and duration to match your personal fitness level and goals.
What's New in February?
Walk with a Doc
Please join Dr. Manisha Abeysinghe from Advanced Obstetrics and Gynecology for a short health talk followed by a self-paced walk.
Saturday, February 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.
Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but may participate in individual sessions.
Location: Clinton Wellness Center, Studio 3
Dates: Jan 30 | Feb 20 | Mar 27
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 TRAINING
GET CERTIFIED IN HEARTSAVER CPR & AED IN JUST A FEW HOURS!
UPCOMING DATES:
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, 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
Tuesday, February 10th
Thursday, February 26th
Tuesday, March 10th
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,
