Featured Members

Bob Cignarella

I started Training at TEST in the original facility with Kevin Dunn. Through intense training I have improved my flexibility and toned my youthful body. I also credit my 10 handicap in golf to the many years training with Ilze Kaneps and Steve Barrasso.

Kay Lister

"I graduated from Rutgers with a BA in Economics. I also attended college at the London School of Economics and Political Science in England. I earned my MBA in finance from New York University.

I enjoy skiing in the winter and surfing/snorkeling/swimming in the summer. I am also a huge Mets fan."

Linda Salvatore

I'm Linda Salvatore and I've been a member of TEST for the past seven years. Before this time, I had never exercised at all. I have to honestly say that if it weren't for Iwona and my semi private group girlfriends, I would have never made this long term commitment. In fact, my exercise classes are now just a normal part of my weekly schedule. Iwona is wonderful and makes me accountable for attending class (which is something I've always needed) and pushes me to be better. She is always willing to help me succeed in any way she can. In fact, we recently came up with a game plan that helped me lose 15 pounds! The women in the semi private group are terrific. We have all become such good friends. They make me look forward to working out because we all support each other and understand each other. And even though the classes are tough, we can all make each other laugh -- a lot!

Margo E.

Other than the occasional mile or two run, I was pretty much a life-long exercise avoider, classic couch potato. A friend grew tired of my whining about not being able to lose weight, told me she was done listening, and the next thing we speak about better be that I signed up for a run "of some sort". Before I knew it she talked me into training for a Triathlon and Marathon. Not wanting to back down I took her up on the bet, overweight and smoking at the time. She handed me a training book and told me "You're on your own, good luck." The next 4 months were interesting, to say the least. My body was hurting, and my head was telling me you can't possibly finish these races, but more importantly I couldn't figure out how I actually gained weight during training!......Turns out I may have taken carbo-loading a bit too seriously! Race day was an emotional and physical roller coaster. I hobbled for a week afterward (this was not mentioned in the training manual). Needless to say, I was treated to a great steak dinner! (In case you're reading this Paulette, you still owe me a meal for the Tri!)

This past June I joined TEST, after a few years at the Riverwalk Y. At the time, all I was interested in was a corner for jumping rope and some small free-weights, which did not sit well with a staff member, as he was sure once he showed me the Keiser machines, I would convert. Hasn't happened yet, but you never know!

The members and staff are really what separates TEST from other gyms. The trainers are top notch! I enjoy watching them put their clients through an hour of challenges. As one member said, you can find machines at any gym, but it is the staff and members that truly set TEST apart from the rest ! Kudos to Kevin and Brian as well!

Sarah Horster

Last year I decided that I had to take control of my weight. I hit my top weight and knew I had to change things. I started watching what I ate and exercising. When the weight started coming off, I decided that I needed more so I joined Test Sports Club. Since joining I have lost a lot more weight and have increased my strength, stamina, and endurance. I also have to thank Karen, my personal trainer. She taught me things that I never thought I would ever be able to do. I plan on continuing with my workouts and eating plan and want to reach my goal weight this year. Thanks to all the staff. They are so supportive and always encouraging me to keep up the good work. I know that with all the support I can reach my goal.

Lauren Tamaroff

Earlier in life I had no desire to do much as far as exercise and eating better. My 20's and 30's went by fast. About 3 years ago, I got a bad doctors report. If I don't lower my cholesterol and eat better I was going to be either having a heart attack, stroke or even become a type 2 diabetic. The threat of this information stopped me dead in my tracks. On my walks, I had always glanced in the local Test Sports Club that was located (at the time) in Kings Shopping Plaza in Bedminster. After receiving this news, I finally decided to stop in. That was actually Oct 2005. I started off slowly. No flexibility, no endurance, no sense of balance. I was a train reck waiting to happen. After the support and encouragement of some really great trainers, TEST HAS THE BEST, I got up and got moving. After a year of being a member, I started joining an abs class and stayed with that for awhile. I believe it was in 2006 they closed my building down and moved us over. I got to meet new trainers and learned what it meant to push myself (in a BIGGEST LOSER way) harder than I ever did before. I have joined a number of contests, I started taking regular yoga classes, and most recently started taking a body sculpting class to tone my body. In the last 3 years I have increased my self confidence and more importantly developed a love of exercise that I share with friends and family. Everyone that knows me from work, my family and friends all can say that joining TEST was MY smartest move ever!!! I love the transformation I have made and I can say, for myself, that I am my OWN BIGGEST LOSER!! Thank You TEST for challening me to become a better, stronger and happier person!!!!