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August Newsletter
Staying Hydrated During The Summer
While drinking plenty of water is always important, it is extremely important when the temperatures are high.
Water keeps every system in the body functioning properly.
- Carrying nutrients and oxygen to your cells
- Flushing bacteria from your bladder Aids in digestion
- Prevents constipation
- Normalizes blood pressure
- Cushions joints Protects organs and tissues
- Regulates body temperature
- Helps to maintain electrolyte balance
Giving your body enough fluids to carry out those tasks means that you're staying hydrated. If you don't drink enough water each day, you risk becoming dehydrated. Warning signs of dehydration include weakness, low blood pressure, dizziness, confusion, or urine that's dark in color. Check out this article for tips on staying hydrated during the summer months.
August Fitness Article
By: Charlotte Vitale - Fitness Trainer & Kinesiology Graduate of the University of Rhode Island
Second year student Physical Therapist at the University of Rhode Island
Physical activity does not have to be difficult or complex. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be accomplished simply with a brisk 30 minute walk a day! Many individuals take for granted this elementary action, yet are unaware of the numerous health benefits it can provide if done properly and consistently. Picking up a routine incorporating a brisk (~3 mph) walk, can decrease the risk of developing heart disease, arthritis and combat the effects of genetic obesity. Studies have been looking into the benefits of a daily brisk walk for years, and they have proven the many positive outcomes of this form of exercise. In other words, get moving!
As many know, any form of aerobic exercise can help burn off excess body fat. However, did you know that daily walking can also counteract the effects of genetic weight promoting factors by nearly half? When you get your legs moving and your arms swinging, you're promoting blood flow throughout the body, which also helps to lower blood pressure and break down developing blood clots. Additionally, this action increases the production of fluid in between your joints, which promotes nutrient delivery to your bones and bursa (cushion in between your bones). The Arthritis Foundation states that the increased flow to your bones not only negates the onset or development of arthritis, but it also helps to strengthen bones in general. It was concluded that this simple action can diminish the risk of hip fractures by 40%!
By putting one foot in front of the other, you can walk yourself towards the path to a healthier life!
Visit our website to learn more about all of the great services we offer here at the Hunterdon
Health & Wellness Centers!
Enjoy a one day guest pass on us!
What's New in August?
Group Fitness Updates
Clinton:
New class - HIIT & Core - Fridays at 7:00 a.m. with Nikki
New class - BodyPump (45 min) - Fridays at 8:00 a.m. with Nikki
Free Fitness Fridays Are Back!
Guests Work Out FREE ON FRIDAYS June through August! Offered in Cinton and Whitehouse Station.
Special joining incentives are offered on Fitness Fridays. Ages 12 through 17 must have a parent present when completing a guest waiver.
Pilates Specialty Class
Instructor: Megan Sellers
Mondays 8:00 AM (Starts 8/7/25)
Package price for July $144
Whitehouse Pilates Studio 2nd Floor
For any questions or to register, please call the Whitehouse Wellness Center front desk at 908-534-7600 ext 0.
Wellness Center Job Fair - Lifeguards Needed!
Tuesday, August 12th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hunterdon Health & Wellness Center
1738 NJ-31, Clinton, NJ 08809
Come meet our team and tour our facility
We're also hiring a Membership Coordinator, Wellness Coordinator, Aquatics Supervisor and Group Fitness Instructors!
View the full list of open positions and apply online at: HunterdonHealth.org.
RSVP to HR Generalist Gina D'Arnone, at 908-788-6621 or email gdarnone@@hhsnj.org.
Walk-ins are also welcome.
Summer Meditation Wellness Series
Hosted by: Kathy Vandenburg, Mindfulness Instructor
Embark on a journey with Kathy through various mindfulness techniques. Each session will offer an opportunity to explore mindfulness practices for enhanced well-being.
Mindful Eating: Transitioning into Fall
As the seasons shift and autumn approaches, it’s the perfect time to slow down and reconnect through mindful eating. Embrace mindful eating with fresh, seasonal produce.
Conclude with a guided mindfulness meditation.
Friday, September 12th, 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Whitehouse Station Wellness Center, Atrium Room
Members, please register through the Club Automation Portal App. Guests, please call the Front Desk in Whitehouse Station at
908-534-7600, Prompt 0, to register.
CPR TRAINING
GET CERTIFIED IN HEARTSAVER CPR & AED IN JUST A FEW HOURS!
UPCOMING DATES:
August 23., 2025
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
Friday, August 8th
Wednesday, August 20th
Friday, September 5th
Wednesday, September 17th
Friday, October 3rd
Wednesday, October 15th
Friday, October 31st
Wednesday, November 12th
Friday, November 28th
Wednesday, December 10th
Friday, December 23rd
Whitehouse Station - Hot Tub Cleaning Schedule
Hours: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Thursday, August 14th
Tuesday, August 26th
Thursday, September 11th
Tuesday, September 23rd
Thursday, October 9th
Tuesday, October 21st
Thursday, November 6th
Group Exercise Class Registration Changes
Please note a change to our group exercise class registration process as of June 1st.
- 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,
