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PERSONAL TRAINING · UNION, NJ

Personal Training
that grows with you

Private, one-on-one training with JoAnn DiFranzo, a certified personal trainer and Cancer Exercise Specialist. Build strength, train for your sport, or rebuild safely after cancer treatment, surgery or injury.

WHAT WE TRAIN FOR

Training designed around your goals.

STRENGTH

Everyday fitness

Get stronger, steadier and more confident in your body, whether you’re starting out or getting back into it.

SPORT

Sport-specific training

Programs for golf, tennis and fire department fitness tests, focused on power, mobility and staying injury-free.

RECOVERY

Cancer recovery

Safe, progressive training during and after cancer treatment, working alongside your medical team.​

POST-REHAB

After surgery or injury

Pick up where physical therapy leaves off, with exercises adapted to your recovery after surgery, joint replacement or injury.

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PERSONAL TRAINING, CANCER RECOVERY, PRE & POST-REHAB

Personalized Training, Cancer exercise support,
pre & post-rehab training

in Union, NJ.


Jo-Lates goes beyond a traditional workout. JoAnn takes a personalized, whole-body approach that considers your individual goals, movement patterns, physical needs, and the demands of everyday life.

 

Whether you’re working to build strength and support bone health, improve balance, prepare for a law enforcement and military physical fitness test, or stay active in the sports you love, your program is designed around you.


Recovery doesn’t end when treatment or physical therapy does. JoAnn is a certified Cancer Exercise Specialist that goes beyond who helps clients rebuild strength, energy and confidence at a pace that respects where their body is today.

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She takes time to understand your history and explains each step clearly and calmly, without fear, working alongside your doctors and therapists. Many recovery clients also use MELT as a gentle way to ease tension between sessions.

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• During and after cancer treatment

• After surgery or joint replacement

• When physical therapy ends

• Chronic pain and old injuries

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Cancer Exercise Specialist · AFAA Certified Personal Trainer · Injury Prevention & Exercise Progressions · Pilates Post-Rehabilitation

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your first session

JoAnn starts by asking about your history, your goals and any guidance from your doctor or physical therapist. Then she builds a plan around where your body is today, and adjusts it as you get stronger.

IN THEIR WORDS

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Because of the work we’ve done together, I walk into HIIT classes, circuit training, and other gym workouts with so much more confidence. I trust my body now.

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— Sara D

SESSION TYPES & PRICING

Choose what works for you.

PRIVATE

One-on-one

The most personalized experience. Just you and JoAnn, fully focused on your body and goals. Recommended for all new clients.

$120 intro session

 

$80 per session after

DUET

Partner Session

Train alongside a friend, partner, or family member. Same personalized attention, shared experience.

$50 per person 

SMALL GROUP

Private Group

Bring your people. Sessions can combine Pilates, personal training and MELT, booked in advance.

From
$30 per person

3 people $40 · 4 people $35 · 5 people $30, per person

Personal Training FAQs

Do you offer exercise programs for cancer survivors in Union, NJ?

Yes. JoAnn is a certified Cancer Exercise Specialist through the Cancer Exercise Institute. She designs safe, progressive programs for people during and after cancer treatment, working alongside your medical team.

 

Can personal training help after surgery or physical therapy?

Yes. Post-rehab training picks up where physical therapy leaves off, rebuilding strength and confidence with exercises adapted to your recovery. Bring any guidance from your doctor or PT to your first session.

 

I’m not athletic. Is personal training right for me?

Absolutely. Most clients simply want to feel stronger and move without pain. Clients at Jo-Lates range from their 20s to their 90s.

 

Where can I find a personal trainer near Union, NJ?

Jo-Lates Fitness Studio offers private personal training at 427 Chestnut St, Suite 202, Union, NJ 07083, close to Kenilworth, Springfield, Roselle Park and Maplewood. Call (908) 337-1485 to book.

Ready to feel better? Let's talk.

Call the studio to book your intro session or ask any questions.

LOCATION
427 Chestnut St, Suite 202, Union, NJ 07083

PHONE

(908) 337-1485                

HOURS

Monday - Friday 7am-8pm                

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