Trainer Michael Reynolds has been working with his clients on several back strengthening exercises and we thought we'd share them with you all here! Let us know if you give them a try! (1) H.S. Deadlift • Feet shoulder width apart • Back straight • Head up • Squeeze the shoulder blades (2) Reverse Grip Pulldown • Lock yourself in • Grab the straight part of the bar • Slightly lean back • Keeping elbows [...]
Are you curious what a #barre class with Chrissy looks like? Here are a few of the moves you can practice from her 7 Minute Barre Class below! #1: #2: #3: #4: #5: #6: -- Watch Chrissy and our fabulous model/member, Angelica crush a 7 minute barre flow that will have your thighs burning in no time! 🔥👏 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyyqypplRoo
Today we're all about the shoulder! Personal Trainer, Ryan Darmiento is breaking down 3 kettlebell moves that focus on shoulder muscles. These shoulder-building exercises are a great way to reach muscles you wouldn't normally reach with traditional movements. Enjoy! #1. Kettlebell Halo #2. Single Dead Clean #3. Kettlebell Snatch Questions? Interested in learning more? You can contact Ryan at ryan@chathamclub.com
You've probably seen Ryan in the middle of one of his kettlebell flow programs while you've gone about your workout! Curious on how to try it yourself? We asked our resident kettlebell guru to break down a simple 3 step kettlebell flow! STEP 1: 2 Hand Clean Use legs to drive through the floor and upper back to "clean" the weight into a goblet squat position. STEP 2: Goblet Squat "Pull" your body down into [...]
Program Director, Jen O'Connor recently completed the Tri the Wildwoods 5K! Jen finished 2nd in her age group and sent along some great photos & video of her run! KUDOS, Jen!!
Our Sports Performance staff works with student-athletes who play a variety of sports! We often work with football players who play a multitude of positions on the field. Trainer, Michael Reynolds put together a few exercises that are geared toward quarterbacks, ball carriers & linemen. Each exercise is specifically tailored to increase agility and recreate actual footwork that would be used on the field. This exercise is a great way for quarterbacks to get more [...]
Every parent or guardian deserves the time to exercise and de-stress. That's why The Chatham Club offers $4.00 babysitting services for 1 hour and 45 minutes of 'you time'! We want you to have plenty of time to exercise, shower and chat with friends before picking up your children. The downstairs nursery is staffed by CPR-trained sitters, most of whom have been with us for over 5 years. These sitters get to know your children [...]
Get to Know Carmine Colasurdo! Carmine earned his B.S. Degree in Nutrition from Montclair State University. He is a certified Personal Trainer by NSCA. Carmine is well versed in personal, small and large group training with more than 25 years of experience in the fitness industry. He is a former NJ State Bodybuilding competitor. Carmine is a Physical Education teacher at an elementary school in Nutley, NJ and is a licensed Youth Soccer Coach through [...]
Take a minute to get inspired by Darren & Mary's latest feat! Mary wrote a fantastic piece about their experience - enjoy! Recently, my husband Darren and I had the opportunity to run in an event called 3 Days at the Fair, which took place at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Sussex County, New Jersey. Unlike most running events where participants run for a set distance, 3 Days at the Fair is a race where [...]
