Fitness centers

Breathe Fitness Studio
1055 Route 22/Mountainside
908-301-0123/breathefitnessstudio.com
Open Monday–Saturday, go to website for class schedules.
Billed as “your upscale alternative to the gym,” Breathe offers personal training sessions and small-group fitness classes in a spa-like atmosphere.

Bodies In Motion Wellness Studio
509 Valley Street/Maplewood
973-313-2201/bodies-inmotion.com
Open seven days, go to website for class schedule.
Bodies In Motion offers gyrotonic tower, Niyolates, Nia, strength & tone, pilates, cardio fusion, centering techniques, and other classes, as well as sessions with a personal trainer.

Commit To Change
2 Lackawanna Place/Morristown
973-401-0066/committochange.com
Open seven days, go to website for class schedule.
Commit To Change emphasizes a supportive environment, and features classes at all experience levels, including yoga, pilates, cardio kickboxing, ballet barre, benchwork, and more.

Excel Fitness Center
75 Claremont Road/Bernardsville
908-696-8418/excelfitnesscenter.com
Open Monday–Saturday.
Excel offers personal trainer one-on-one as well as massage, nutrition services, a golf-focused fitness program, and physical therapy.


Pearl Personal Training, Jeff Todd
53 Main St. Little Falls, 07424
(973) 837-8202
www.pearlpersonal.com

Total Workout Fitness Studio
127 Grove Street/Montclair
973-783-2857/totalworkout.info
Open seven days.
Total Workout is a studio designed for women by women, and features interesting, challenging classes in a serene environment. Personal training, small-group training, and a spectrum of exercise and dance classes are available.

Visionary Fitness
6145 Livingston Town Center, Livingston
973-533-1930/visionaryfitness.com
Open seven days.
Visionary Fitness offers personal training (including a six- or ten-week fat burning regimen), weight management, pilates, children’s exercise programs, and more.

SPAS

Aquamedica Salon and Day Spa
16 Laird Street/Long Branch
732-222-8611/aquamedicaspa.com
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm;
Sunday, noon to 5 pm.
Water is the inspiration behind all the treatments at Aquamedica. Popular packages like “The Beauty @ The Beach” include Atlantic facials and seaweed manicure and pedicures, designed to leave you feeling “restored, renewed, and reawakened.”

The Arrangement Salon and Day Spa
1070 Route 46/Ledgewood
973-584-5101/
thearrangementsalondayspa.com
Hours: Monday, 9 am to 6 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 am to 8 pm; Thursday, 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday, 8:30 am to 4 pm.
This spa features every treatment under the sun, including facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, waxing, microderm abrasion, and more. It also features a number of spa packages, such as Stress Break, Mother-To-Be, and a Pre-Vacation treatment.

Bangz
470 Bloomfield Avenue /Montclair
973-746-8426/Bangz.net
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday: 10 am to 8 pm; Friday, 9 am to 8 pm; Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm.
The Spa at Bangz bills itself as a true oasis, where clients sip sparkling water or green tea before slipping into one of the eight treatment rooms for a signature stress-relieving massage or Sunglow Body Treatment.

Beaura Spa at Parker Center
122 East Ridgewood Avenue/Paramus
201-967-1756/parkercenterspa.net
Hours: Monday–Tuesday, 9 am to 8 pm; Wednesday–Thursday, 9 am to 7 pm; Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
In addition to their Detox Slendertone Body Wrap, the Beaura Spa offers a host of other body treatments, including the Salt Glow Body Polish followed by a Sans Soleil Tan, and intense pulsed light hair removal.

Belmora Spa
465 S. Finley Avenue/Basking Ridge
908-696-0022 /belmoraspa.com
Hours: Monday–Wednesday,
9 am to 6 pm; Thursday, 9 am to 8 pm; Friday, 9 am to 7 pm; Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Belmora owners Claudia Georgescu and Corina Zavici have worked with high-profile clients including Sharon Stone, Demi Moore, and Madonna. Their specialties include waxing using a special blend of lavender oil, chamomile, and Australian gold wax followed by a skin-soothing tea tree-oil mask.

Beyond Spa
20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 902/
Hackensack
201-996-4500/beyondspa.com
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 10 am to 6:30 pm; Wednesday, 10 am to 8 pm;
Thursday, 10 am to 9 pm; Saturday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.
This Asian-themed spa has a tea garden and an indoor waterfall. They offer Asian-inspired treatments using lemongrass and green tea; their Loyalty Club allows members who receive nine repeat services to receive the tenth service free.

DePasquale the Spa
Route 10 East/Morris Plains
973-538-3811/depasqualethespa.com
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8 am to 10 pm;
Friday, 8 am to 6 pm; Saturday,
8 am to 5 pm.
DePasquale’s signature services include a cleansing and anti-aging facial; they also offer several slimming body treatments including a Thermal Fat Burner and Cellulite Body Treatment.

Dieci Lifestyle Spa
90 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue/Livingston
973-716-0101/diecispa.com
Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 8 am to 8 pm;
Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm.
Dieci is housed in a building hand-painted to create a European-style haven; signature services include lemon- and honeysuckle-scented treats, from manicures and pedicures to scrubs and wraps.

Elan MediSpa and Dermatology Center
3663 Route 9 North/Old Bridge
877-352-6772/elanmedispa.com
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 am to 6 pm; Wednesday, 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.
This medical spa offers traditional treatments such as waxing and microdermabrasion, as well as laser hair removal using the new Aesthera PPx system.

Estetica
685 Morris Turnpike/Springfield
973-379-5505/esteticanj.com
Hours: Mon–Sun, 10 am to 7 pm.
This spa specializes in facials, offering an oxygen facial that uses botanicals that revitalize the skin by stimulating new tissue growth. They also offer a wide range of hair-care services.

Ethereal Day Spa & Salon
300 New Road /Parsippany
973-882-3400/etherealdayspa.com
Hours: Monday, 9 am to 6 pm; Tuesday–Friday, 9 am to 8 pm; Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Ethereal offers several body treatments, including Endermologie, in culturally inspired treatment rooms like Sakinah (tranquility), which has Middle Eastern décor, and Xola (peaceful), an African-inspired room.

Facelogic
8 Wilmot Street/Morristown
973-993-1010/facelogicspa.com
Call for hours.
Facelogic spa is affordable luxury. The 50-minute Signature Facial is offered at an introductory price of only $39 and is completely customized to your skin type. Become a member of the Affordable Luxury program and receive discounts on products and services.

Fresh Water Day Spa
499 Valley St/Maplewood
973-762-4046/freshwaterdayspa.com
Hours: Wednesday, 10 am–6 pm; Thursday, 10 am –5:30 pm; Friday, 10 am–7 pm; Saturday, 9 am–4 pm.
Fresh Water Day Spa opened last year and offers clients a full array of spa services, including rejuvenating facials, massage therapy, makeup artistry, and therapeutic body treatments such as a thermal fat burner, a detoxifying seaweed wrap, and a cellulite body treatment.

Harmony Day Spa
10 Brookside Avenue, 2nd Floor /Caldwell
973-226-3232 /harmonydayspa.com
Hours: Wednesday by appointment; Thursday–Friday, 9 am to 8 pm; Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm.
For sun-damaged skin, aestheticians at the Harmony Day Spa recommend their body peel, in which specific AHAs are applied to gently exfoliate dead skin, leaving the body with an overall glow.

Just Be Smooth
321 Millburn Avenue/Millburn
973-376-8889/justbesmooth.com
By appointment only.
The endermologists at Just Be Smooth offer free one-on-one consultations and then pick the best treatment plan for your body to get rid of cellulite, saddle bags, or love handles.

Just Salon & Spa
290 Millburn Avenue/Millburn
973-376-5878
Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 am to 7 pm; Thursday, 9 am to 8 pm;
Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Along with scented scrubs, mud wraps and cellulite-reduction massages, Just Salon & Spa also offers waxing done by a New York specialist and laser hair removal.

Koi
42 City Place at the Promenade/Edgewater
201-943-6700/koispa.com
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9 am to 10 pm;
Friday–Sunday, 9 am to 7 pm.
Koi Spa offers a bonus for parents seeking optimal relaxation—on-site child care. Try the French Kiss, which begins with a revitalizing exfoliation treatment to soften the skin, followed by the application of a moisturizing self tanner.

Massage Envy
Multiple locations in New Jersey
866-977-3689/massageenvy.com
Massage Envy offers spa-quality massages without high-end prices and focuses on helping you discover a more healthy, energetic, and stress-free lifestyle. You can choose from six types of massages ranging from a Swedish massage to a deep tissue, each pertaining to your specific needs.  

On The Side Spa
740 South Avenue West /Westfield
908-232-6595/otsnj.com
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 am to 9 pm;
Saturday, 9 am to 7 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
On The Side Spa offers a host of holistic treatments using 100 percent natural and marine-based products. Try the self-tanning package that begins with exfoliation and ends with St. Tropez self-tan lotion applied by hand.

Rejuv
59-65 Mine Brook Road/Bernardsville
908-630-9437/spaofbernardsville.com
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Spa Rejuv is all about “growing younger” with their extensive spa packages including body beautiful, a two and a half hour full-body revitalization along with several other rejuvenating treatments.

Shag86
86 Main Street/Little Falls
973-837-0086/shag86.com
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9 am to 9 pm; Tuesday and Friday, 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Shag86 is a Lifestyle Profile salon where stylists ask you to share a little about yourself so they can give you a look that will complement your busy life and make you feel extraordinary. Complete your own Lifestlye Profile online with no obligation and then see what they can do.

Skin Deep Day Spa
1330 Springfield Ave /New Providence
908-508-1800/skindeepdayspa.com
Hours: Monday, 9 am to 5 pm; Tuesday–Thursday, 9 am to 8 pm; Friday,
9 am to 7 pm; Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Founded almost two decades ago, this spa features a full selection of beauty and therapeutic services and a warm and friendly staff who use the finest mineral-based botanicals for natural and organic face and body treatments. Try their herbal infusion spa services, such as the Black Diamond Facial, which uses the antioxidant power of berries to renew your skin.

The Spa at Short Hills
41 JFK Parkway/Short Hills
973-379-0100/hiltonshorthills.com
Hours: Monday–Friday, 6 am to 10 pm;
Saturday–Sunday, 7 am to 9 pm.
Try their Thermal Hydrating Aromatherapy Hand and Foot Treatment to hydrate dry, chapped hands and feet; join the membership club to receive discounts on all treatments and unlimited access to the facilities.

Wisteria
17 Broad Street/Red Bank
732-530-9491
Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 am to 9 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 10 pm; Sunday, noon to 6 pm.
The most popular treatment at Wisteria is microdermabrasion, done with a DiamondTome facial wand, which gives faster results than a normal crystal machine. Call for details before heading to the spa, as they frequently offer specials.

YOGA STUDIOS

Centerspace Yoga and Wellness Studios
900 Easton Avenue/Somerset
403 King George Road/Basking Ridge
732-246-9642/centerspacestudios.com
Centerspace studios offer a spectrum of yoga practices, with each session dedicated to accomplishing a specific goal. The studios, which also have wellness programs such as nutritional counseling and massage, offer yoga practice seven days a week. Classes can be paid for individually, in packages, or with unlimited one-month or three-month passes.

Nicole’s Yoga Center
94 North Avenue/Garwood
908-789-6426/nicolesyogacenter.com
For more than twenty years, Nicole Mode has taught yoga in New Jersey, and her studio offers a wide range of yoga styles: Hatha, Ashtanga, Nada, Raja, Vinyasas, and Kundalini. Free trial classes are available, and the studio also features special-topic classes, such as restorative yoga and yoga for mom and baby. Classes run in ten-week sessions, and registration is available on the studio’s website.

Shakti Yoga and Living Arts
1861 Springfield Avenue/Maplewood
973-763-2288/shaktinj.com
In addition to a class schedule that accommodates all kinds of yoga styles, Shakti includes a variety of special programs, such as family yoga, a men’s group, and free summer practices outdoors in Maplewood Park. Regular classes, such as Ashtanga and Kundalini, can be purchased one at a time or in packages. The cost of special programs varies.

South Mountain Yoga
9 Scotland Road/South Orange
973-763-4433/southmountainyoga.com
Since opening in 2006, this growing

studio has been teaching all levels of Anusara yoga as well as hosting children’s yoga parties. Classes run every day, and students can pay for one session, buy several-class packages (which, unlike those at most studios, never expire) or get an unlimited monthly pass. And in addition to the typical yoga gear for sale, the owners sell homemade products, such as body mists, soy wax candles, yoga mat wash, and bath bombs.

Studio Yoga
2 Green Village Road/Madison
650 Shunpike Road/Chatham
973-966-5311/studioyoga.info
These studios, directed by 35-year yogi Theresa Rowland, feature Iyengar yoga and offer all levels of classes as well as gentle, restorative, prenatal, plus-size, men’s, or lower-back yoga. Classes run weekly for six weeks, though drop-ins are almost always accommodated and memberships are available. Studio Yoga also hosts other classes, such as belly dancing, meditation, and drum circle. Bonus: the Madison studio offers childcare for some classes.

Yoga Central
953 Route 202 North/Branchburg
908-707-0759/yogacentralnj.com
Classes are geared toward beginner and intermediate students, and the seven-day schedule includes gentle yoga and yoga-pilates class, among others. The studio also offers prenatal yoga classes and cardiac classes, which are based on Dean Ornish’s Reversing Heart Disease Program. Special classes include Power yoga, Kundalini yoga, and Tai Chi.

Yoga Harmony
1225 Sussex Turnpike/Randolph
973-895-5545/yogaharmonystudio.com
Yoga Harmony offers classes Monday through Saturday at all levels in Hatha and Iyengar styles. Private classes are also available, and on the last Wednesday of each month, there is an extended two-hour master class. Special workshops and courses are also scheduled, and classes can be paid for singularly, in packs, or via monthly passes.

Yoga Montclair
51 Upper Montclair Plaza/
Upper Montclair
973-233-9642/yogamontclair.com
With a focus on Anusara yoga, this studio has classes ranging from Simple Stretch, which just focuses on breathing and gentle muscle movement, to Anusara Flow for the practiced yogi. Classes are also available for children and teens, and there’s a “Mommy and Me” practice for parents with children under two.