Strength and Fitness Club

Overview

Strength and Fitness Club (SNF Club) is a family-owned and operated fitness center in Cranford, NJ, offering a welcoming environment for strength training, cardio, group classes, and family-friendly amenities. While not exclusively a sauna-focused business, members highlight a sauna as one of its appealing features in testimonials, alongside clean locker rooms and spa-like tanning services. The overall atmosphere is described as friendly, clean, and motivating, with a strong community feel—staff know members by name, and the family-run operation emphasizes personalized service, safety, and results-driven fitness. It’s praised for being uncrowded, well-maintained, and supportive for all fitness levels, from beginners to elite athletes.

Features & Amenities

• Child Care: Highly rated service with toys, crayons, and closed-circuit TV for parents to monitor kids during workouts. Stocked play area makes it family-friendly.
  • Pricing: Members - $3/first child, $2/additional; Non-members - $5/first, $3/additional (effective 9/1/19).
• Cardio Cafe Juice Bar: Health-focused menu with grilled chicken, buffalo/turkey burgers, protein shakes, and bars.
• Locker Rooms: Clean and spacious (pictures forthcoming).
• Tanning: Available with specials promoted.
• Sauna: Member-favorite relaxation feature noted in testimonials for post-workout recovery.
• Fitness Equipment: State-of-the-art cardio machines with personal screens, free weights, selectorized machines, circuit training, spin bikes.
• Turf Area & Batting Cages: Sports training spaces, extendable hours.
• Other: Massage therapy mentioned in testimonials, immaculate facilities.

Services

• Personal Training: Customized programs by certified trainers like Robert McGrady (Director) focusing on fat loss, muscle gain, strength, and efficiency. Contact: robert.strengthandfitnessclub@yahoo.com.
• Group Classes: Total Body Conditioning, Cardio Kickboxing, Cross-Training Bootcamp, Spin—fun, high-energy sessions.
• Youth Programs: Baseball/pitching training with coaches like Mosess Menendez.
• Free Trials: FREE Day Pass and $19.99 No-Commitment Trial Membership.
• Child Care Packages: Monthly options available.
• Tanning & Recovery: Sauna and tanning for wellness.

Pricing

• Membership Pricing: Not detailed on site; inquire via free day pass or tour. Promotions like $19.99 trial available.
• Child Care: As listed above (Members: $3/$2; Non-Members: $5/$3 per session).
• Personal Training: Packages purchasable online; specials coming soon.
• Day Pass: FREE with form submission.

Location & Hours

• Address: 570 South Ave. East, Cranford, NJ 07016 (Cranford Business Park).
• Phone: (908) 272-3900.
• Email: snfclubcranford@gmail.com.
• Hours:
  • Monday–Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
  • Saturday–Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Turf/Batting Cages: Self-service during club hours; tokens at front desk; extendable.

Notes

• Family-Run Vibe: Owned by Doug Petschow, with family members (Lynn, Angela, Hege) involved—creates a personal, non-commercial atmosphere unlike chain gyms.
• Member Success Stories: Transformations include 50+ lb weight loss, improved strength/flexibility, athlete prep (e.g., dancer Joelle, football player Tyshon). Testimonials praise cleanliness, motivation, child care, and results.
• Community Ties: Cranford locals; owner is firefighter/EMT, chamber member. Hosts events like Stress Relief Day; men’s softball champs.
• Unique Selling Points: Unc crowded, spotless equipment, free classes for members, sauna for recovery, turf for sports, and exceptional staff knowledge. Ideal for families, serious lifters, and those seeking a ‘safe place’ for fitness journeys. Check Yelp or feedback form for more.