Fitness

Group Fitness

FITloft’s signature group fitness is the perfect balance of strength training and cardio, providing a well-rounded, weekly fitness routine. work with barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, and cardio equipment in both a studio setting and traditional gym floor setting.
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Personal Training

Achieve your goals with our trainers, who provide personalized programming and sessions tailored to your specific needs.

 Benefit from targeted training that is designed to help you reach your goals, faster!

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Spin

Revitalize your fitness journey with our exhilarating Spin Classes.

Where high-energy music and dynamic instructors, guide you through and immersive cycling experience.  

Ignite your metabolism, sculpt your legs and embrace the thrill of a full-body workout in our cycling studio! 

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Boxing

Experience the exhilarating world of boxing at FITloft! Our 1:1 and small group boxing classes are designed to empower, energize, and elevate your fitness journey.

Whether you’re a beginner or
experienced, our expert instructors will guide you through dynamic workouts that improve your
strength, agility, and cardiovascular health.

Each session is tailored to fit your personal fitness level
and goals, ensuring a challenging yet accessible workout in a supportive and motivating environment.


Strap on your gloves and discover the transformative power of boxing with us!

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Sport Performance

Youth, High School + College Athletes, we create a customized experience based on your sport, position and needs. 

Unleash your athletic potential with our specialized

Strength, Speed, and Conditioning program, tailored for athletes looking to elevate their performance, equpping you with the physical and mental toughness required for peak athletic performance. 

Join us to transform your abilities and become a formidable athlete in your sport!

We offer Private 1:1 and Small Group training sessions. Elevating performance in Lacrosse,Baseball, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey + More!

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4 Erie Street
Montclair, NJ 07042


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Alissa Alter

Coach

Alissa integrates her background as a Broadway performer, certified classical Romana’s Pilates teacher, and comedian. Alissa’s classes offer as much humor as burn.
 
In her 20+ years of teaching everyone from 9 year old dancers to 92 year old playwrights, Joffrey Ballet Dancers, Rockettes, FIFA and NFL players, she welcomes all bodies to challenge their strength power, and agility.

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Becky Middleton

Yoga Instructor

Marco is an ACE certified personal trainer with a passion for strength training and HIIT. His goal is to help clients unlock their full potential by offering workouts tailored to their needs along with accountability and motivation. Whether you’re looking to build muscle, improve endurance, or boost overall fitness, Marco is dedicated to guiding you on your journey to becoming a stronger, healthier version of yourself.

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Jenise

Wellness Coach

From a young age, Jenise was captivated by the intricate interplay of mind, body, and spirit. This curiosity led her to explore the profound impact of breathwork on human well-being. Inspired by this ancient practice, Jenise underwent training under David Elliot to master his two-stage Pranayama breathwork meditation technique. In addition to this expertise, she integrates her knowledge of Reiki and Theta Healing into her sessions, offering a holistic approach to healing.

With her gentle guidance and empathetic nature, Jenise supports her clients in accessing their authentic selves, facilitating transformative experiences. Her therapeutic sessions are designed to nurture profound personal growth and emotional healing, empowering individuals to live more authentically and joyfully.

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Ashleigh

Group Fitness Instructor

Ashleigh is originally from sunny Southern California. Her passion for fitness began at a young age through dance and musical theatre. Throughout her career as a theatre professional, she relied on fitness to be her best self on-stage, and off. Group fitness became such a passion, she made it into a career. She’s certified in Barre and Pilates, and has taught dance for all ages for over a decade. As a busy working mom of two little kids, she knows how challenging it is to carve out time for yourself, but truly believes that movement and music are medicine for the soul.

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Ashleigh Rainey

Group Fitness Instructor

Ashleigh is originally from sunny Southern California. Her passion for fitness began at a young age through dance and musical theatre. Throughout her career as a theatre professional, she relied on fitness to be her best self on-stage, and off. Group fitness became such a passion, she made it into a career. She’s certified in Barre and Pilates, and has taught dance for all ages for over a decade. As a busy working mom of two little kids, she knows how challenging it is to carve out time for yourself, but truly believes that movement and music are medicine for the soul.
She lives in West Orange with her husband and 2 children, and when she’s not at the studio… she’s probably at Disney!

Credentials

 •Bachelors in Exercise Science from Montclair State University
• Certified Ace Personal Training
• Specialized in Body Transformations, Xtreme Hip Hop Step, Bodybuilding, HIIT, Boxing Pad work, Stretching Philosophy

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Ted Channer, Jr.

Group Fitness Instructor

Ted is a passionate group exercise instructor dedicated to promoting health and wellness through dynamic fitness programs. Ted holds over a decade of experience training and has completed his own transformation from being overweight to fit. He brings an energetic and motivational approach to every class and always creates an inclusive and enjoyable fitness environment.
 
“I believe in the transformative power of fitness, aiming not just for physical well-being but also fostering a sense of community within each class. Lets sweat, smile and achieve fitness goals together.”

Credentials

 •Bachelors in Exercise Science from Montclair State University
• Certified Ace Personal Training
• Specialized in Body Transformations, Xtreme Hip Hop Step, Bodybuilding, HIIT, Boxing Pad work, Stretching Philosophy

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Mackenzie Ferrara

Group Fitness Instructor

Living an active lifestyle since childhood, Mackenzie grew up competitively dancing and playing lacrosse, eventually getting into kickboxing and weight training. Health and fitness have always been a priority from ensuring she is fueling her body properly, to making time for exercise and movement. Eventually, she took her passion for kickboxing to the next level by becoming a certified boxing and weight training instructor. When she’s not at the gym or working her day-job at an influencer marketing technology company, you can find her outdoors; surfing, skiing, hiking, or adventuring with her husband and dogs. Mackenzie thrives in nature, she’s a big heart, laidback with an optimistic attitude, many have said it’s infectious when around her!
 
 
Q: What is your favorite way to relax or de-stress?
 
A: “One of my favorite ways to relax or de-stress is a good sauna session or even a cold plunge. Both have their unique ways of relaxing me while de-stressing me and keeping me present. Aside from that, any time spent in nature, but especially something like surfing or skiing”
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Alish Guluzade

Group Fitness Instructor

Alish is NASM-AFAA Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor with 8 years of experience helping people to reach their fitness goals!
He began his athletic journey at age 8 by joining to his city’s soccer team! He has channeled years of training and coaching to create customized, simple, and sustainable exercise plans for clients, that gets them the results they desire!
 
Q: If I could have any superpower, what would it be?
A: “To talk to animals , because I simply love them”.

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FUEL Cafe

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Yoga Instructor

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NINA CAPPELLO

Group Fitness Instructor - SPIN

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CESAR OYOLA

Front Desk

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
 
I would back pack through Asia. To experience a mixture of vibrant culture, delicious food and historical sites. From Singapore to Tokyo to see futuristic technology and traditional temples. I would love to travel from Bali to Thailand , for the stunning landscape and tropical vibes. So much to see!

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CHRIS SLADKY

Personal Trainer

With 14 years in the fitness industry as a personal trainer and boxing coach, Chris brings a wealth of experience. As a former professional MMA fighter with multiple amateur titles, Chris’s expertise is complemented by certifications in kettlebells, animal flow, and pre/postnatal training.

“My favorite hobby is definitely martial arts. I like the fact it takes a large amount of mental focus and is something I can constantly improve.”

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MARCO CHUQUIMARCA

Personal Trainer

Marco is an ACE certified personal trainer with a passion for strength training and HIIT. His goal is to help clients unlock their full potential by offering workouts tailored to their needs along with accountability and motivation. Whether you’re looking to build muscle, improve endurance, or boost overall fitness, Marco is dedicated to guiding you on your journey to becoming a stronger, healthier version of yourself.

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RON SOLEWSKI

Personal Trainer

Ron’s passion for fitness began at an early age. He started racing BMX bicycles, which gave him the knowledge of what strength power and force can do for the body.
As a certified trainer, he has been consistent in his own disciplined workouts for over 30 years. With a passion for fitness and a wealth of knowledge for building lean muscle and strength, Ron is dedicated to the process -which leads to results!

Bucket list trip would be fishing the flats for bonefish in the Bahamas or Turks and Caicos.

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TRISTIN TiRICO

Group Fitness Instructor

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MARTESSE GILLIAM

Group Fitness Instructor - Yoga

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Michelle Donnelly

Personal Trainer

Michelle is NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Group Training Specialist, and Golf Fitness Specialist, that brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the world of fitness. Michelle graduated from the National Personal Training Institute in 2020, and is now looking to pivot from her career in corporate finance, to follow her true calling and passion for fitness. Her expertise lies in strength and conditioning training, and she is dedicated to helping clients not only achieve their fitness goals but also surpass them.
 
She believes that fitness should be fun, and strives to make every session enjoyable and motivating.
 
When Michelle is not in the gym, she loves spending time with her husband and two sons. Whether they’re snowboarding, playing golf, or hitting the tennis courts, staying active is a family affair. Michelle brings this enthusiasm for an active lifestyle into all her training sessions, creating a positive and energetic atmosphere.
 
Join Michelle on a journey to better health and fitness. Together, make your goals a reality and have fun doing it!

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MARK AQUINO

Personal Trainer

Mark graduated from National Personal Training Institute, a course covering nutrition, anatomy, physiology, bio mechanics, and psychology. He is a Certified Functional Strength Coach & an “A” certified to coach proper use of kettlebells with the RKC level 1

In the last 10 years Mark has lived and worked in six different countries as a teacher and through that experience he has learned how to become a coach who knows how to communicate! His overall goal is to help his clients believe in themselves, Mark strives to give all of his clients the confidence and the tools needed so they can consistently train themselves for life.

“I train everyone from a ‘can do’ mentality, meaning there’s nothing you can’t do as long as you are the one who’s deciding to do it.”

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SHERI PEAKE

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Sheri is an E-RYT 500 hour Power Yoga Instructor holding additional certifications in both Yin & Children’s Yoga. Sheri completed her first 200 hour certification in 2014, followed by an additional 300 hour Advanced Teacher Training certification in 2016. Sheri’s love of learning and commitment to her students of all ages, keeps her motivated to continuously deepen her practice by remaining a student herself. She is currently participating in an additional 300 hour certification in Chromatic Yoga.

Sheri’s mindful sequencing, clear instruction, and focus on the importance of maintaining a steady breath, and movement with body awareness, allow her to provide a supportive, safe space where practitioners of all levels can effectively maximize every asana. Expect to start off slow to warm up the body and then flow with confidence as you are guided through a challenging, fluid sequence that will leave you feeling strong, grounded and accomplished!

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LOUIE OJEDA

Personal Trainer

Louie is an ACE certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor; TRX suspension and functional training certified. Louis obtained a bachelors and masters in health and physical education. When not bringing his fun energy to studio, he teaches high school Health, PE, and Driver’s education in Newark.

“If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be Dwayne “The ROCK” Johnson.

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KARA HERMES

Owner

Fitness has always been a priority for Kara, she lost her Mother to Breast Cancer in 2001, and she decided to dedicate her life to fitness -and always prioritize a healthy lifestyle. Kara has a career of managing and training from Boutique fitness studios, large fitness franchises (NYSC and LIFETIME) residential gyms, beach bootcamps, stroller Mom classes, international travel with fitness, corporate fitness, such as Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and the Federal Reserve Bank. Kara’s clients are both men and women that range from all ages, and fitness levels, Kara is able to adapt to each circumstance. Over the past 20+ years, Kara has brought her passion, fun energy, and enthusiasm to teaching pilates, spin, strength, TRX and more! Kara has seen the fitness trends come and go, but one thing that remains the same, this is the service industry and Kara knows clients come to expect 5-star service, which she always delivers. Kara’s experience and dedication to the fitness lifestyle has prepared her for her dream – FITloft Fitness.Fun.Fuel

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JASON HERMES

Owner

Jason is a high energy entrepreneur and business professional with a passion for new business ideas and the revamping of existing businesses, holding a combined 22 years of experience in media and marketing sales and consulting. Jason partnered with his sister Kara to realize their dream of owning a family business, he also holds a high passion for overall health and wellness with a specific love of practicing yoga on a daily basis.

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