BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Jack Werther, Club Fit's Parisi Speed School director, discusses strength training and the importance of having supervision: From the moment one sits up in the crib, they begin strength training. Strength training is simply a form of physical activity by which muscular fitness is improved by working against an external force. Strength training can take many ...

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Ken?dra Ekelund is a member and guest blogger at Club Fit. She recently overcame a battle with cancer and is on her path to wellness. Hear about her exciting journey full of ups, downs, ins and outs in her blog "Superhero Transformation." A number of people have recently asked me about how to choose good workout shoes, and I must confess: I have absolutely no ...

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Club Fit instructor Danielle Clark discusses her experience with early detection and how it saved her life from cancer.  We’ve all heard it, we’ve all read it. “Early detection saves lives.” So, why do so many of us ignore this advice? According to The American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading ...

JEFFERSON VALLEY, N.Y. -- Club Fit has awarded member Kenny Eckenberg as March Parisi Athlete of the Month.  “As an athlete, I have whatever it takes to perform my very best," said Eckenberg.   "Being a baseball player, a runner, and a swimmer I strive to be one of the best athletes. With Parisi, I have the ability to be just that." "Throughout my experience training with Parisi I ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Club Fit has chosen Rilea Fusco of Yorktown to be February Parisi Athlete of the Month. “I’ve been going to parisi for about two years now.  I play lacrosse and field hockey for Yorktown High School," said Fusco. "When I started Parisi in seventh grade, people started noticing that I had gotten a lot quicker on the field.  Parisi has given me confidence and I ...

JEFFERSON VALLEY, N.Y. -- Club Fit has named Zoey Utko Personal Trainer of the Month for March at its Jefferson Valley location.  Utko is a personal trainer and combatives certified military specialist.  "The mind is one of the most powerful parts of the human body," said Utko.  "If you put your mind and heart into something, it is only a matter of time until you can achieve your goal. ...

JEFFERSON VALLEY, N.Y. -- Club Fit Jefferson Valley hosts aquatic classes for children to help keep children active and fit. Here is a list of classes:  Adaptive Swim Lessons: These classes are for children with special needs. They are taught by an instructor who understands their specific physical, academic and emotional needs. Kids' Group Swim Lessons: For children who are ready to ...

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Ken?dra Ekelund is a member and guest blogger at Club Fit. She recently overcame a battle with cancer and is on her path to wellness. Hear about her exciting journey full of ups, downs, ins and outs in her blog "Superhero Transformation." Ugh, winter. Am I right? The excitement of the holiday season has faded, and now it’s just cold. Really, really, really ...

JEFFERSON VALLEY, N.Y. --  Yorktown resident and Club Fit member Steve Schaefer has rekindled his dedication to his first love, music, through his most recent work that benefits a local family that lost a daughter in a tragedy. Schaefer, who has sung in choirs since the fourth grade, was touched by the story told to him by a fellow St. Patrick’s Church choir member of sisters Kalie and ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Club Fit locations are offering a discounted rate for early registration for summer camp throughout February. Parents who sign children up for early registration will receive a 12.5 percent discount. Discounts only apply to full-day, half-day and extended-day camps and camp swim lessons. Monthly discounts and sibling discounts cannot be combined. Club Fit's ...