Exercise helps boost Happiness

 Is there a link between exercise and happiness?

I came across this article and it holds very true to me. I have found that exercise adversely affects my stress levels. In fact, I have realized that I might have even become addicted to exercise.  A lack of exercise for a prolonged period of time, such as a week or two, and I can definitely notice a negative change in my mood and general demeanor. On the other hand, after hitting the gym for a great workout, I feel like a million bucks and renewed. The benefits of exercise are many both physically and mentally.  Don't do it for anyone else do it for yourself and your own sanity. Stop making excuses and just do it.


If you want a different type of work out besides traditional treadmills and ellipticals then give a group class a shot. The group motivates you to work harder and get a better work out. I personally do Muay Thai, Brazilian JuJitsu and Sil Jun Do. I have heard great things about spinning classes and  Zumba also.

My personal recommendations if your in the Northern NJ area would be:

Retro Fitness - $20/month for a no frills but yet modern gym. Cant complain about that.

The Edge
Executive Director and head Coach Kru Richard Raciti brings over 40 years of hard learned and hard fought practical experience to the EDGE. With over 30 Tournament Grand Championships, 250 Divisional Titles, an undefeated kickboxing record, 5X Pan-American Tae Kwon Do Federation Grand Champion, and multiple Black Belts under the best fighters and instructors in the world Kru Raciti is one of the most qualified and respected instructors in the world today. He credits legends Joe Lewis, Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, Grandmaster Won Kuen Bai, Muay Thai Master Kumron Vaitayonon, BJJ Legend Joe Moreira and UFC Legend Dan "The Beast" Severn as his instructors.

I have been enrolled for approx 4 years. I def love training here, the workouts are intense, the training practical and the staff and fighters very friendly and helpful. Its definitely my favorite place to train.

Personal Training -
Dominick (Rich) Sabatino is a personal trainer certified by The American Council on Exercise and The National Academy of Sports Medicine with specialty certifications in exercise development, functional training, total body flexibility, golf conditioning, weight loss, and nutrition.

Rich is a friend of mine and is a really exceptional trainer. His bootcamp training program is top notch. I have attended a couple of them and I have found them to be a really really great workout. In addition to a great work out he can work with you to design your own personal diet plan. See his facebook page  as well SabJits Facebook Page