Welcome to Vitality Fitness
Vitality Fitness provides fitness classes, nutrition counseling, and other health offerings.
Click here for Class Schedule and to Reserve Classes Online. Simply select your desired class & follow the instructions to create your personal account.
Or if you'd like please browse our class offerings and nutrition counseling services.
Click here for Class Schedule and to Reserve Classes Online. Simply select your desired class & follow the instructions to create your personal account.
Or if you'd like please browse our class offerings and nutrition counseling services.
Relate Magazine |
Elle Magazine |
The Herald News |
The New York Times |
The Ridgewood News
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"The Buzz on Energy Drinks"
May, 2009
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"Avoid the Freshman 15"
November, 2007
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"20 Questions"
June, 2006
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"The Battle of the Bag"
Wednesday, December 7, 2005
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"Will Play for Food"
Friday, October 27, 2006
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The Ridgewood News
"Annette O'Neill: Shaping Inspiration"
March 13, 2009
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"I have high regard for the valued service Vitality Fitness provides to our community.
I want to express my sincere gratitude toward you and your staff for helping me greatly improve my level of fitness
and overall well being over these past 10 months. I don't believe any other business or organization could have achieved
the results that Vitality has. I look forward to continued training."
Wyckoff, NJ
"If you want a fitness class that will get you in superb shape while losing excessive body fat,
Body Blend is the class and Annette is the instructor. As a triathlete, strength coach, and Certified Athletic Trainer,
I understand what makes for a great class - a delicate balance of focused strength training, flexibility,
heart rate elevation, core strengthening and sustained intensity. Body Blend at Vitality Fitness offers and delivers all of
those key components. The class challenges you physically and mentally and with consistent participation, you will be able
to sculpt and transform your body. From your arms to your stomach, your legs and your butt, Body Blend hits them all with
amazing intensity. I can’t wait to take another class!"
Personal Trainer
"Thank you so much for such a wonderful class that is so challenging yet very beautiful at the same time.
One of the things that I love about your class is that it tones, strengthens and lengthens our bodies creating lean
and strong physiques while preserving the beauty of a woman's body."
Saddle River, NJ
"I want to thank you because you do such a great job with me. You really have patience and help motivate me.
And despite the fact that I feel huge from all of the excess [pregnancy] weight gain (and not in my stomach)
I still have some confidence in my appearance. I know that it must be helping me and I am getting stronger.
You've really made such a difference in keeping me motivated and I just wanted to thank you."
Franklin Lakes, NJ
"I began participating in Body Blend classes more than three years ago.
This technique incorporates all the important elements of a great fitness program.
The focus is on body alignment, strength, flexibility, increased tone and better posture.
The instructors are highly motivated, offer individualized assistance, and are well-informed about technique and exercise physiology.
The classes are challenging, but very helpful in reducing stress.
The Body Blend technique appeals to people of all ages and levels of fitness.
When you leave the class you feel that you’ve done something great for yourself!"
MSW, LCSW, Wyckoff, New Jersey
"I am a huge fan of Annette O'Neill and Body Blend exercise.
I was introduced to this method of exercise 7 years ago, after the birth of my second son.
Being athletic and physically fit, I am always open to try new activities.
I was taken by this form of exercise immediately.
My body has taken on a more toned and leaner muscle mass than when I worked out in a gym with heavy weights.
More importantly, I have stayed more flexible and have improved both my look and tennis game!
Ultimately, I have found the perfect match of mind and body exercise that has truly improved my quality of life.
Thank you Annette."
HoHoKus, New Jersey
"I have attended Annette O’Neill’s Body Blend class for over four years and have never felt stronger or been in better shape in my life.
This exercise program is always rigorous with constant variations offering new fitness challenges.
Instruction is highly personal and classes are dynamic and fun.
This is a great program for the body as well as the mind."
Ridgewood, New Jersey
"Ms. O'Neill has helped me on my way to a healthier life.
In 7 months, I went from 189 to 155 lbs.
I decreased my body fat.
I went from a 36 to a 32 inch waist.
I'm 5' 6" and I'm now fit and energetic.
She adjusts my eating habits as needed, and advises me on what to eat and how to exercise.
I'm grateful for her guidance and advice."
Pompton Plains, New Jersey
"The classes at Vitality Fitness are dynamic and fun.
Each session reflects Annette’s personal zest for learning as she integrates the latest trends in fitness with her extensive knowledge of health and nutrition.
You leave the studio feeling great mentally and physically and motivated towards a healthy lifestyle."
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
"The Body Blend Fitness Class is not just a 'Workout' but a 'Way of Life'.
After experiencing my first workout more nine years ago, I knew instantly that I would become dedicated to this very special and personal form of exercise.
Body Blend has changed my life.
This workout is forever challenging!
My body has become much more flexible, and I have a heightened sense of awareness of my body.
I am pleased with my improved form, my posture, and my stride.
As a result of the discipline this workout demands, I have greater confidence in myself.
The discipline, concentration, and focus that are a part of working out on a regular basis have led to a change in my body and in my life.
I guarantee you will see results!
You will have grace in every step you take.
If you have felt unable to overcome your personal limitations to exercise and fitness in the past,
there is no need to worry because the instructors will always provide you with a modified way of doing a particular exercise.
The classes are perfect in size so you are always guaranteed personal adjustments and corrections to your form.
The individual attention makes the workout more effective in producing change in your body.
When you enter into class for that hour you forget about everything and concentrate on only you.
You leave feeling invigorated and stimulated, and with the ability to think more clearly and feel more in control of your life.
It is easy to become dedicated once you see the results and once you do,
you will want to bring someone you care about so they can experience this unique combination of exercises and stretches."
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Body Blend |
Pilates
Body Blend is a mind-body fitness class compiled by Annette O’Neill for men and women of all ages as well as teenagers.
The technique can be modified for children and older adults, or adapted to meet an individual’s limitations.
The small classes guarantee a great deal of individual attention from the instructor.
The workout is done to stimulating music and blends the principles of core conditioning, the centering focus of Pilates, and the controlled flow of yoga.
The challenging moves incorporate isometrics and orthopedic exercise, while focusing on flexibility with highly effective results for sports conditioning,
injury prevention, balance, coordination, muscle and bone strengthening, and body shaping.
The blend of exercise disciplines are proven to produce a perfectly toned body with tight abs, and firmly sculpted arms, seat, and thighs.
The unique combination of several different disciplines helps to produce long, lean muscles, and offers an ongoing challenge that continues to produce results.
As a participant in a Body Blend class, you direct your focus inward using your own body weight for resistance, with a concentration on posture, alignment, and core strengthening. Some hand-held weights and other props are used along with a bar for balancing and stretching. The hour of intense focus and expended energy is culminated with a final relaxation segment.
The Pilates Method of exercise is a total body conditioning system for men, women, and children of all ages that focuses on flexibility and strength.
The method was developed in the 1920’s by Joseph Pilates, who believed in correct alignment and a mind-body awareness of muscle function and control.
In a Pilates mat class, the participant is led through a series of rhythmic, precise, and controlled flowing movements.
Pilates helps you build a stable center, lengthen the side body, and increase awareness of alignment.
The core, also called the Powerhouse, is the body’s center of gravity and composed of the muscles of the lower abdomen, lower back, buttocks, and pelvic floor.
Through core strengthening, Pilates helps to teach you how to consciously tap into the power in your center to create greater stability and better alignment.
Pilates is an all-inclusive workout in its own right, and a rewarding compliment to the Body Blend workout.
Body Blend and Pilates offer balance to any workout routine.
Please select a class type from above.
Body Blend
Body Blend is a mind-body fitness class compiled by Annette O’Neill for men and women of all ages as well as teenagers.
The technique can be modified for children and older adults, or adapted to meet an individual’s limitations.
The small classes guarantee a great deal of individual attention from the instructor.
The workout is done to stimulating music and blends the principles of core conditioning, the centering focus of Pilates, and the controlled flow of yoga.
The challenging moves incorporate isometrics and orthopedic exercise, while focusing on flexibility with highly effective results for sports conditioning,
injury prevention, balance, coordination, muscle and bone strengthening, and body shaping.
The blend of exercise disciplines are proven to produce a perfectly toned body with tight abs, and firmly sculpted arms, seat, and thighs.
The unique combination of several different disciplines helps to produce long, lean muscles, and offers an ongoing challenge that continues to produce results.
As a participant in a Body Blend class, you direct your focus inward using your own body weight for resistance, with a concentration on posture, alignment, and core strengthening. Some hand-held weights and other props are used along with a bar for balancing and stretching. The hour of intense focus and expended energy is culminated with a final relaxation segment.
Pilates
The Pilates Method of exercise is a total body conditioning system for men, women, and children of all ages that focuses on flexibility and strength.
The method was developed in the 1920’s by Joseph Pilates, who believed in correct alignment and a mind-body awareness of muscle function and control.
In a Pilates mat class, the participant is led through a series of rhythmic, precise, and controlled flowing movements.
Pilates helps you build a stable center, lengthen the side body, and increase awareness of alignment.
The core, also called the Powerhouse, is the body’s center of gravity and composed of the muscles of the lower abdomen, lower back, buttocks, and pelvic floor.
Through core strengthening, Pilates helps to teach you how to consciously tap into the power in your center to create greater stability and better alignment.
Pilates is an all-inclusive workout in its own right, and a rewarding compliment to the Body Blend workout.
Body Blend and Pilates offer balance to any workout routine.
Body Blend and Pilates Fitness Classes
Class Series Rates:
5 Class Series - $140 ($28 each)
10 Class Series - $255 ($25.50 each)
20 Class Series - $480 ($24 each)
30 Class Series - $660 ($22 each)
One Individual Class - $30
Reservations are not required, but recommended. If you make a reservation and then miss the class or do not cancel it at least 2 hours in advance, you will be charged.
Note all class packages non-refundable, non-transferable and expire in one year from date of purchase.
5 Class Series - $140 ($28 each)
10 Class Series - $255 ($25.50 each)
20 Class Series - $480 ($24 each)
30 Class Series - $660 ($22 each)
One Individual Class - $30
Reservations are not required, but recommended. If you make a reservation and then miss the class or do not cancel it at least 2 hours in advance, you will be charged.
Note all class packages non-refundable, non-transferable and expire in one year from date of purchase.
Private One-Hour Fitness Session
1 Person - $75
2 People - $90 ($45/person)
3 People - $110 ($37/person)
2 People - $90 ($45/person)
3 People - $110 ($37/person)
Private One-Hour Fitness Session Packages
1 Person, 5 Sessions - $350 ($70/session)
1 Person, 10 Sessions - $650 ($65/session)
2 People, 5 Sessions - $420 ($84/session, $42/person)
2 People, 10 Sessions - $800 ($80/session, $40/person)
3 People, 5 Sessions - $525 ($105/session, $35/person)
3 People, 10 Sessions - $900 ($90/session, $30/person)
Please Note: If you miss the appointment or do not cancel it at least 4 hours in advance, you will be charged.
1 Person, 10 Sessions - $650 ($65/session)
2 People, 5 Sessions - $420 ($84/session, $42/person)
2 People, 10 Sessions - $800 ($80/session, $40/person)
3 People, 5 Sessions - $525 ($105/session, $35/person)
3 People, 10 Sessions - $900 ($90/session, $30/person)
Please Note: If you miss the appointment or do not cancel it at least 4 hours in advance, you will be charged.
Nutrition Counseling
Nutrition Package - $350
Includes one-hour Initial Consultation, Individualized Program, and two 45-minute Follow-up Sesions.
30-Minute Follow-up Maintenance Nutrition Sessions - $50
Please Note: If you miss the appointment or do not cancel it at least 4 hours in advance, you will be charged.
Includes one-hour Initial Consultation, Individualized Program, and two 45-minute Follow-up Sesions.
30-Minute Follow-up Maintenance Nutrition Sessions - $50
Please Note: If you miss the appointment or do not cancel it at least 4 hours in advance, you will be charged.
Nutrition counseling sessions are a separate service available at Vitality and are scheduled by appointment.
You do not have to exercise at the studio to schedule an appointment, although many nutrition clients find the atmosphere to be appealing,
and have become regular faces in the exercise classes or opt for private sessions.
Annette’s nutrition practice focuses on health. While it is a very exciting time for the science of nutrition, it is also very confusing for most people to keep up with the latest trends. As we understand more and more about the benefits of wholesome eating, we are still faced with daily challenges to achieving healthier eating habits and behaviors. The counseling sessions are tailored for the individual and focus on what you can eat as opposed to “dieting” or drastic self-deprivation to lose body fat. A healthy body is not produced through supplements and the elimination of a food group such as carbohydrates (if only it were that easy!). Discovering the balance of food intake and exercise that works for you is a primary focus in weight management. Through exercise and maintaining muscle, the body uses a great deal of energy (calories), which in turn helps us maintain a higher metabolic rate. Nutrition knowledge leads to healthier food choices that can offer protective benefits to fight disease, slow the signs of aging, strengthen the immune system, and manage weight.
Annette has worked with adults and children of all ages in conjunction with their doctors and other specialists with excellent results - helping them obtain healthy weights, as well as healthy cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. She has helped athletes, individuals with disordered eating, diabetics, and other populations to gain, lose, or maintain weight in a healthy, individualized manner.
Undesirable learned behaviors can be modified or replaced with desirable behaviors. As a nutrition client, you are provided with nutrition education and a personalized program to achieve the results appropriate for you. Lifestyle changes are gradual and should last a lifetime.
When we eat and sleep well, we feel more energized and are more likely to be active and exercise. Exercise helps us to manage stress and maintain a healthy weight. One component leads to the other, creating the life-long pathway to well-being. “Learning to maximize the power of good nutrition, exercise, adequate rest, and stress management, can lead to a more youthful body, a more vibrant lifestyle, and a sense of inner peace.”
Pricing
Nutrition Package - $350
(Includes one-hour Initial Consultation, Individualized Program and two 45-minute Follow-up Sessions)
30-minute Follow-up Maintenance Nutrition Sessions - $50
Please Note: If you miss the appointment or do not cancel it at least 4 hours in advance, you will be charged.
The Eat-Well Muffin recipes were thoughtfully modified by Annette O’Neill and Cindy Zage and designed to contain the finest ingredients.
The result is a great-tasting product that can be part of a healthy, weight-management program.
The muffins contain the “right carbs and fats” - wholesome whole grains, fresh fruit, high fiber, no white flour, no white sugar, no trans fat, no preservatives, low sodium, low fat, omega-3 fatty acids, and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
The muffins are frozen fresh, ready to heat and serve.
Available exclusively at Vitality Fitness, LLC
Available In:
Price: $2.00 each
The muffins contain the “right carbs and fats” - wholesome whole grains, fresh fruit, high fiber, no white flour, no white sugar, no trans fat, no preservatives, low sodium, low fat, omega-3 fatty acids, and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
The muffins are frozen fresh, ready to heat and serve.
Available exclusively at Vitality Fitness, LLC
Available In:
- Oat bran
- Multigrain
- Peanut Butter
- Apricot
- Pumpkin
- Lemon Blueberry
Price: $2.00 each
Give the gift of health. We offer certificates for nutrition consultations, exercise classes, and personal training. Non-specific certificates are available for any denomination. Get your friends and family started on their way to a more healthy lifestyle.
We currently feature an expanding collection of apparel from Bodies in Motion™ and Sport Loop, LLC. Men's, women's, and children's t-shirts available. Stop by our studio to check out our current selection.
Exercise and good nutrition are vital to a healthy mind and body. Good habits can begin at anytime in your life. Why not start now? Visit Vitality Fitness, LLC and embrace an exercise routine that works and the option to discover healthier nutrition choices.
Vitality Fitness is a small, inviting, and very private exercise studio just a few minutes from Ridgewood, Wyckoff, and Franklin Lakes, and easily accessible to Rte 208. Most clients find the atmosphere to be free of the intimidation that often accompanies memberships at larger health clubs. Body Blend, Teen Blend, and Pilates are the challenging, total-body workouts offered at Vitality. Nutrition counseling by a Registered Dietician is available by appointment. The human body is fascinating. Understanding the way it works in relationship to metabolism, fat, muscle, and weight management is the key to successfully changing your body.
Annette O'Neill |
Annette Mani |
Winnie Dunn
The instructors at Vitality are passionate about their chosen field and continue to attend outside workshops, fitness classes, and in-studio meetings to further develop their skills.
Please select an instructor from above.
The owner of Vitality Fitness, LLC.
She is a Registered Dietician with a Masters degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University and completed her dietetic internship
at New York University Medical Center.
Annette has a private nutrition practice, is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Pilates Mat instructor and a Certified Senior Fitness Instructor.
She is registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), is a member of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), The Greater
New York Dietetic Association (GNYDA), the New Jersey Dietetic Association (NJDA), and IDEA Health & Fitness Association.
An avid runner and fitness enthusiast, Annette has competed in numerous road races and marathons.
She has also been consulted as an expert by NY Times, Elle, North Jersey Newspapers, etc.
Her passion for running led her to co-create a cross-country running program for children in her community.
Annette believes in the Body Blend exercise technique, the Pilates Method, the health benefits of good nutrition habits, and enjoys sharing with
her clients.
A Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Senior Fitness Instructor who has always been devoted to fitness and well-being.
She practiced the Body Blend technique under Annette O’Neill for over nine years and felt it was time to share the discipline with others. Annette recently obtained her Pilates Mat certification from Power Pilates and is excited to be a part of the Vitality Fitness team and its commitment to healthy minds and bodies.
A certified personal trainer, Winnie has always enjoyed athletics.
But once she settled into married life with children, and a career in network television production, she rarely found time for exercise.
Then, after experiencing a long battle with Lyme disease, and years of medications,
Winnie decided to approach her health with two things she hadn’t tried, diet and exercise.
Along came Annette O’Neill and her “Body Blend” method. Winnie began working out with Annette 8 years ago.
She was instantly impressed with the instruction and the challenge the method provided. She also loved the way she felt!
Stronger, healthier, happier. Winnie has made Body Blend an integral part of her life. She is thrilled to be able to share it with others.
The instructors at Vitality are passionate about their chosen field and continue to attend outside workshops, fitness classes, and in-studio meetings to further develop their skills.
Please select an instructor from above.
Annette O'Neill
The owner of Vitality Fitness, LLC.
She is a Registered Dietician with a Masters degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University and completed her dietetic internship
at New York University Medical Center.
Annette has a private nutrition practice, is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Pilates Mat instructor and a Certified Senior Fitness Instructor.
She is registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), is a member of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), The Greater
New York Dietetic Association (GNYDA), the New Jersey Dietetic Association (NJDA), and IDEA Health & Fitness Association.
An avid runner and fitness enthusiast, Annette has competed in numerous road races and marathons.
She has also been consulted as an expert by NY Times, Elle, North Jersey Newspapers, etc.
Her passion for running led her to co-create a cross-country running program for children in her community.
Annette believes in the Body Blend exercise technique, the Pilates Method, the health benefits of good nutrition habits, and enjoys sharing with
her clients.
“The ability to offer clients a one-hour retreat that can leave them with a sense of accomplishment, energized, and relaxed is extremely fulfilling.”
Annette Mani
A Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Senior Fitness Instructor who has always been devoted to fitness and well-being.
She practiced the Body Blend technique under Annette O’Neill for over nine years and felt it was time to share the discipline with others. Annette recently obtained her Pilates Mat certification from Power Pilates and is excited to be a part of the Vitality Fitness team and its commitment to healthy minds and bodies.
“It is a challenging body and mind connection that becomes an everyday part of your life.”
Winnie Dunn
A certified personal trainer, Winnie has always enjoyed athletics.
But once she settled into married life with children, and a career in network television production, she rarely found time for exercise.
Then, after experiencing a long battle with Lyme disease, and years of medications,
Winnie decided to approach her health with two things she hadn’t tried, diet and exercise.
Along came Annette O’Neill and her “Body Blend” method. Winnie began working out with Annette 8 years ago.
She was instantly impressed with the instruction and the challenge the method provided. She also loved the way she felt!
Stronger, healthier, happier. Winnie has made Body Blend an integral part of her life. She is thrilled to be able to share it with others.