Next Level Training Now Offering Nutrition Counseling Services

To start off 2015, Cedar Knolls’ fitness center Next Level Training has added nutritionist, Jackie Philbin, to its staff. In conjunction with its training services, Next Level Training is now offering nutrition services to help clients reach their fitness goals. Our nutrition sessions are 30 minutes long and are held on a bi-weekly basis. Our nutritionist analyzes intake, food preferences, dietary restrictions, and calorie expenditure to improve overall nutrition, as well as to assist with increasing, decreasing, or maintaining weight. Nutrition seminars are available for interested teams or similar organizations looking to gain insight on how individuals can develop their diets, achieve more from their workouts, and see better overall results. Our nutritionist creates recommendations curtailed to each client for post-game, post-workout, off-season, and tournament eating.

Initial nutrition consultations are free and can be scheduled by calling 973-590-2800. Nutrition packages are available for purchase with our personal training and individual training packages.

About Nutritionist Jackie Philbin

Jackie earned her Didactic Program in Dietetics Nutrition Certification from Montclair State University (MSU) in May 2013. Prior to that, Jackie obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, also at MSU. A former Division I and Division III athlete, Jackie was a member of the Division I Ice Hockey and Track & Field teams during her freshman year at Sacred Heart University, as well as did Division III Track & Field while at MSU.

As a nutrition counselor, Jackie holds sessions in which she conducts weigh-ins, performs body fat analyses, makes diet analyses, and provides lifestyle coaching. She also holds presentations and seminars on nutrition-related topics for teams and similar organizations. Jackie’s wealth of nutrition-related experience has seen her working at venues such as medical centers, rehabilitation facilities, and fitness centers. In 2013, Jackie began to provide private one-on-one nutrition counseling to clients in the areas of weight loss, nutrition education, and sports performance.

For 5 seasons, Jackie has coached the Quarry Cats Youth Ice Hockey team and has simultaneously served as team nutritionist. She has also played for the Quarry Cats Women’s Ice Hockey organization for 7 seasons and the Floyd Hall Men’s B Division Ice Hockey team for 3 seasons.

About Next Level Training

Next Level Training is conveniently located near Route 287 and Route 10 in Cedar Knolls, NJ. We offer a variety of services, including personal training (one-on-one and group), sport-specific training, hockey-specific training, team training, and nutrition counseling.

With certified trainers, an on-site physical therapist and nutritionist, state-of-the-art weight training equipment, and comprehensive, full-service programs, we give teams, athletes, and individuals the distinct advantage to reach their optimal fitness potential.

All incoming clients are assessed by means of an initial evaluation, as well as by a complimentary 30-minute physical therapy evaluation screening. Results from these baseline tests are used in order to determine individuals’ strengths and weaknesses, and they serve to enhance the level and quality of subsequent training.

With both one-on-one and group personal training, we cater to individuals’ needs and fitness goals. Our trainers custom design each session to provide a challenging and rewarding atmosphere, and all exercises have progressions and regressions to suit all participants’ fitness levels. Our one-on-one personal training allows individuals to work out individually in a setting that is entirely focused upon their goals and progress, as well as upon their form and technique. Small group training sessions (a.k.a. “boot camps”) provide a fun, energetic atmosphere that encourages individuals to push themselves and others.

We provide our sport-specific athletes with specific conditioning and dynamic workouts that prepare players for the unpredictable nature of their games. For our hockey players, we have unique hockey-specific equipment to help ensure every player reaches his or her peak performance. We use our skating treadmill and acceleration ramp to improve skating mechanics and to train the muscles to maximize their full potential. Our stick-handling machine works on puck control, while it simultaneously enhances players’ on-ice awareness by forcing athletes to keep their heads up. We use our two shooting lanes to teach correct shooting techniques, with a focus on increasing both power and accuracy. Our off-ice training is tailored to the individual players’ needs by improving strength, balance, flexibility, and agility.

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