About ISF

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Established in 2016, Ideal Strength & Fitness (ISF) has been training the Morris Plains Community & the surrounding area on becoming stronger and healthier.

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ISF is a 4000sqft "Training" focused "Private" fitness studio. ISF offers our own designed Group Training Program, Personal Training & Saturday Bootcamp. In most big box fitness centers, your money is spent on a membership and you are left with figuring out what to do. What makes ISF stand out is the fact that your investment is with fitness coaches that will train, guide and help you reach your fitness goals. You will always be working with a Nationally Accredited Certified Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach. Our Fitness Coaches are friendly, knowledgeable and here to provide you with results. Our Members are driven, friendly and what makes our Fitness Studio the best in Morris County.

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"2021 Morris/Essex Health & Fitness Magazine Business of the Year"

"2020 Morristown Patch Business Of The Year"

"2020 Neighborhood App Business Of The Year"

"2018 Morris County Daily Record Best Of The Best"

Personal Training

 

If you are someone the prefers to work alone or has specific goals for yourself, then Personal Training at ISF is the right choice for you. Our training coaches work with all different types of people with varying levels of fitness at many different age ranges. We train our customers for all types of reasons like:

 

•  Quality of Life

• Weight Loss

• Muscle Building

• Strength Training

• Military PFT

• Tough Mudders

• Many More Reasons

 

You will work directly with a certified personal trainer towards your goals. ISF has accommodation for morning, daytime, evening and weekend training. ISF will also allow for 2 people to work with a trainer at the same time for reduced rates. Please contact for more info.

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In Home PT

 

ISF does offer in home personal training for people who cannot leave their residence for any issue. Pricing will vary depending upon if equipment needs to be brought and distance from Studio. Please contact for more info.

Online Coaching & Virtual PT

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ISF also offers online coaching & virtual personal training for local and long distance customers. With Online Coaching, you can work directly with an ISF Certified Personal Trainer with monthly workout planning depending upon your goals. Usually this type of coaching is great for people who have the means to work on their own, but need help with structuring their workout routines. Packages will vary depending upon commitment. Please contact for more info.

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Virtual PT is a great option for someone who cannot come to ISF but is also happy working out alone in there home. You might need to have some equipment depending upon your goals.

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Online Coaching can be combined with Virtual PT and/or Personal Training. Please contact for more info. 

Group Training

 

The Ideal50 is Ideal Strength & Fitness's Group Training Program. This program is designed to help everyone gain and/or maintain a general fitness foundation. 

 

• Power

• Speed

• Coordination

• Flexibility

• Stamina & Cardio Vascular Endurance

• Agility & Balance

• Strength

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You will be doing varied workouts such as interval training, circuit training, weight lifting, calisthenics training and much more. You will be using various equipment such as TRX suspension bands, barbells, dumbbells, bands, kettlebells and much more.

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With consistent workouts and a healthy diet, you will develop and/or maintain a wide range of fitness skills and be able to maintain various levels of physical activity for longer periods of time. Building muscle and fat loss will also be another benefit when diet and training are point.

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ISF is currently offering Group Training sessions Monday - Friday and our intense Saturday Bootcamp. Group Training sessions are about 50 Minutes and our Saturday Bootcamp is about 1 Hour.

Nutritional Coaching

If you want to look better, feel better & perform better, then take a look at how nutritional coaching can help you get there! Contact us about more information on her "12 Week Metabolism Reset Program."

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Carole Soder, is a NASM PT & Certified Nutrition Counselor. Please check out her website for information on how she can help you!

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https://carolesoderfit.rocks/nutrition

Common Questions

 

Q: "What exactly is a typical group session like?"

A: "Normally, you will start of with an active warm-up. You will then execute the main workout for the day which is normally a circuit involving various forms of strength training. Then the real challenge begins by ending the class with a Finisher consisting of cardio, core, drills and more!" 

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Q: "Training can be intense, how do I keep up?"

A: "ISF Coaches are here to encourage you, but always go at your own pace, pick up intensity when you feel you can work hard while maintaining excellent form and increase weights when needed."

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Q: "How big is a typical session?"

A: "Sessions always vary in size depending on the time of day. Max size is limited to 14 during the weekdays and 28 for the Weekend Bootcamp."

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Q: "What should I bring to ISF?"

A: "You should always bring a water bottle, towel and proper workout attire. You may also bring gloves, jump rope, mat, wrist wraps, etc."

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Q: "Do you provide nutritional counseling, measurements, etc.?"

A: "ISF is currently offering a nutrition program with our very own Carole Soder."