Adult Exercise Program Begins in Jefferson This Fall

The Jefferson Township Recreation Department is accepting registrations for the new fall sessions of its high energy, low-impact adult strength training exercise program. There will be two classes each week and individuals can sign up for one or both!  

A Tuesday class will begin on Oct. 1 and continue for another 10 weeks from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Most classes will be held in the Jefferson Township High School Underclassman Cafeteria, 1010 Weldon Road with locations TBD on several classes within the session (call the Rec office for specifics).  The fee for this 11-week session is $38.50, and this session will end on Dec. 10.

A Thursday class will begin on Sept. 12 and continue for another 10 weeks on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., and most classes will be held in the Jefferson Township High School Underclassman Cafeteria, 1010 Weldon Road with locations TBD on several classes within the session(call the Rec office for specifics). The fee for this 11-week session is also $38.50, and the session will end on Dec. 12.  There will be no class on Oct. 31, Nov. 7, and Nov. 28.

Taught by Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Group Exercise Certified Instructor Christine Powell, these intense classes will consist of weight-training to build muscular strength and toning, exercises to build cardiovascular and muscular endurance and core strengthening work.  Be ready to get stronger and get your heart rate up!

A minimum of 15 people/maximum of 30 people is required to run each program. Participants should bring a bottle of water, a challenging set of hand weights, and a mat or large towel for the floor exercises.  

All participants must pre-register through the Jefferson Township Recreation Department, and registration forms are available at the Recreation Department, located at Camp Jefferson at 81 Weldon Road during regular business hours of 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays, or by calling 973-663-8404.  

Download a CORE exercise program registration form from the township’s website at www.jeffersontownship.net by going to “Residents,” to “Forms Center” to the Recreation Department section. Registrations and checks can be mailed to Jefferson Township Recreation, CORE program, Camp Jefferson, 81 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849 or dropped off in person.