Fitness Spotlight: Learn About Your Exercise Options

It's the holiday season, and that means more home-cooked meals than any other time during the year. Patch is here to provide you with exercise options in Westwood and Washington Township as the New Year approaches. Check out the fitness option that best fits your workout style.

Gyms

, 346 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, has been family-owned and operated for more than 30 years. Members are encouraged to use the cardio and weight machines, free weights, and attend group classes for free. Classes include Aerobics, Body sculpting, Cycling, Weight loss and Yoga. The gym offers free childcare Mon. through Sat. at select times. You can also purchase personal training sessions with certified trainers and massages at Westwood Health & Fitness. The fitness center has a jacuzzi, sauna, shop and steam room for its members. Discounts available for seniors and students.

,  35 Jefferson Ave., Westwood, is one of a large chain of gyms located in the tri-state area. NYSC offers use of cardio and weight machines as well as free weights. The gym holds classes in yoga, pilates, zumba and strength training. It has a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and massages for its members. Discounts available for corporate, group/family, seniors and students.

, 600 Broadway Ave., Westwood, has been available to women for more than 30 years. This women's gym offers cardio and weight machines, free weights and a swimming pool with a jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. There are classes in aerobics, pilates, swimming and yoga. Message therapy is also available upon appointment.

, 620 Pascack Rd., Washington Township, is a tennis club with the added perks of a fitness center on the ground floor. The gym has both cardio and weight machines and free weights. You can work out downstairs, then head upstairs to the lounge and watch others play tennis. The tennis club also offers tennis training for children and adults, as well as a tennis store and repair shop for damaged equiptment. Discounts available for children, seniors and students.

Personal Training & Nutrition

, 41 Bergenline Ave., Westwood, is a discount personal training and nutritional counseling, by appointment only. The training is TRX and Battle Rope based, with the use of kettle bells and free weights. UTG has both group and one-on-one half-hour sessions.

, 701 Broadway Ave., Westwood, is a garage-like gym that focuses on strength training and conditioning. CrossFit offers both classes and personal training. This specialized gym has been operating since May 2009. Discounts available for students.

, 33 Cardinal Lane, Westwood, is a specialized basketball training business for children. Former pro-athlete Billy Armstrong trains kids. Hoop Dreamz also gives children access to basketball camp and educational clinics.

, 700 Broadway Ave., Westwood, is a national company with a focus on weight loss. It runs on a point-based diet system, with regularly scheduled meetings for support with the weight-loss process. Visit the Weight Watchers website for meeting information.

Yoga

, 246 3rd Ave., Westwood, is a yoga studio that offers 40 classes per week, ranging from beginner to advanced. Hot Yoga has four experienced instructors teaching about 18 people per class in both bikram and vinyasa yoga styles. Hot Yoga also sells yoga supplies and nutritional supplements. Discounts available for students.