Sussex Gyms and Fitness

First a teacher, and then a stay-at-home mom, Melissa Spredemann turned to indoor cycling to help her get into shape. With 12 years of experience under her belt, she decided to become certified to teach others the exercise form she loved so much. Just one year into teaching, she knew she wanted to pursue her passion full-time, so she opened Velocity Cycling Studio to share stationary cycling's benefits with others. She handpicked a team of instructors, each chosen for their commitment, enthusiasm, and innate ability to bike while not covering any distance. Melissa made the conscious decision to open a niche gym, focusing on indoor cycling and only indoor cycling. In the studio, an army of Spinner NXT bikes with SPD clips seats students as they bike through poses, drills, and movements designed to mimic outdoor riding. Thumping tunes pump up pupils as they ride, keeping them motivated to pedal to the upbeat tempos. Unlike big-box gyms and arranged friendships, Velocity Cycling Studio never requires a contract—guests simply pay per ride.

Led by owner and fitness enthusiast Sandi Vande Berg, the expert personal instructors of T3 Fitness focus on customizing workout routines to suit individual needs. They lead small groups through FIT Club sessions designed to increase strength and endurance, as well as Pilates classes that promote strong cores and flexibility.

As a personal trainer certified by the American Council on Exercise and a licensed massage therapist, Chris Aiello, Jr., has a thorough knowledge of the human body. He created Workout Boss as a facility where clients can tap into his expertise to address issues related to health, posture, and injury all in one place. He chats with patrons during personal-training sessions, encouraging them while blending cardio and a range of exercises in a gym with free weights, cable machines, kettlebells, and punching bags. On massage tables, therapists employ specialized techniques such as myofascial release and lymphatic drainage, which aim to straighten postural irregularities and detoxify muscles, and utilize deep-tissue massage to ease pain from sports or other injuries. The trainer also draws on a stock of recipes and nutritional advice to help clients augment workout plans and shed inches.

M & M Gymnastics & Dance's world champion gymnast and instructor, Chellsie Memmel, draws on Olympic training and myriad competitions as she guides tykes toward healthy lifestyles. Gymnastics classes focus on building coordination, strength, the ability to tightrope between skyscrapers, and self-confidence in boys and girls of all ages, starting in infancy. Dance classes elucidate varying motifs from ballet to hip hop in wee ones age 2 and older. M & M's staff encourages talented students to join their competitive gymnastics, dance, and thumb-wrestling teams to further foster an athletic lifestyle. The ample studio space hosts balance bars and floor space for practice, as well as an inflatable playground, two in-ground trampolines, and obstacle courses for fun.

Under the watchful eye of Dr. Karri Huber, M.D. and Sheldon Brown, D.C., the staff of HealthWorks Wellness Center helps smooth out wrinkles, decrease cellulite and contour the body with non-invasive, FDA–approved Venus Freeze technology. The Venus Freeze can target specific problem areas such as the face and neck, or the whole body can be treated with no downtime following the procedure. During the sessions, magnetic pulses and radio frequencies open fat cells in a way that mimics what happens during exercise, emptying out excess water and fatty acids to shed inches, while also tightening skin and reducing wrinkles for a more youthful appearance. Treatments last approximately 30 minutes.

Under the medical direction of Dr. Shane Huber, a team of doctors and physical therapists also coddles bodies with chiropractic, injury recovery, neuropathy, pain-management services, and doctor-supervised weight-loss programs.

The Preserve at Deer Creek invites golfers to swing through nine bucolic fairways from a choice of three tees. The course’s creeks sneak across no fewer than seven of the nine fairways, demanding precision from each swing. Before whipping out their scorecards and pencils, players can practice aim without numerical reprimand at the practice putting green or practice-chipping area. After games, they can stroll over to the clubhouse and tell lovelorn tales of the golf ball that got away in between sips of beer.

Course at a Glance:

• Nine-hole, par-36 course
• Length of 3,210 yards
• Slope rating of 128
• Three tee options
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