Weight Loss in Tenafly, New Jersey

NASM-certified trainer Trevor Cassidy brings weight loss expertise to Tenafly, New Jersey. In-person and online sessions available.

Tenafly, New Jersey residents looking for results-driven personal training for weight loss can train with NASM-certified trainer Trevor Cassidy. Lose fat and keep it off with training and nutrition strategies that actually last. Trevor meets clients at convenient training locations in Tenafly and the surrounding area, building every program around your body, your goals, and your lifestyle.

Training in Tenafly

Tenafly is an upscale Bergen County borough of about 15,000 residents perched along the Palisades ridge, known for its top-ranked school system, stately homes, and proximity to the George Washington Bridge. The borough maintains a quiet, residential character with excellent parks including Davis Johnson Park and the 55-acre Tenafly Nature Center. Its small-town atmosphere belies its location just 8 miles from the George Washington Bridge and Midtown Manhattan.

Popular Training Venues

  • Davis Johnson Park
  • Tenafly Nature Center trails
  • Roosevelt Common
  • Tenafly Swim Club area (seasonal)

Tenafly attracts high-income families, many with dual-professional households, who prioritize education and quality of life. Clients here often want a trainer who can work within their home gym and coordinate around children's activities, tutoring schedules, and commuting patterns. The typical Tenafly client is a 35-to-55-year-old professional who trains at home in the morning before a GWB commute or mid-morning after school drop-off.

Key Benefits

Fat Loss Without Muscle Loss

Resistance training sends a powerful signal to your body to retain lean tissue during a caloric deficit. You lose fat, not the muscle that keeps your metabolism high and your body looking toned.

Sustainable Habit Change — Not a Diet

Trevor introduces small, sustainable changes that do not feel invasive or disrupt your current life. You learn to build meals around protein targets and whole foods without eliminating food groups or following rigid meal plans. These are skills you keep for life, not rules you abandon after twelve weeks.

Improved Energy and Mood

Clients consistently report sleeping better, feeling more energetic during the workday, and experiencing reduced anxiety within the first few weeks of training. Fat loss is a side effect of a healthier body.

Accountability and Availability That Keep You Consistent

Weekly check-ins, progress photos, and training log reviews ensure you stay on track. Trevor is also available via text and email between sessions — so when a question comes up at the grocery store or a social event, you have real-time support. He identifies stalls early and adjusts your plan before frustration sets in.

Body Composition Changes You Can See and Measure

Using circumference measurements, progress photos, and strength benchmarks, you will have objective proof that your body is changing — even on weeks when the scale does not move.

Our Methodology

Trevor structures weight loss programs around three to four strength training sessions per week, supplemented by low-intensity daily movement like walking. This combination maximizes caloric expenditure without the cortisol spikes and joint stress that come from excessive high-intensity cardio. Training sessions focus on compound lifts and supersets that elevate heart rate while building muscle — delivering both a metabolic and structural stimulus in the same workout.

On the nutrition side, Trevor uses a flexible framework: clients learn to hit daily protein targets (typically 0.8 to 1 gram per pound of bodyweight), build plates around vegetables and whole foods, and manage caloric intake without obsessive tracking. For clients who prefer structure, macro-based approaches are available. The goal is always the same — find the simplest sustainable system that creates a moderate caloric deficit without making you miserable. As NASM-certified trainer Trevor Cassidy puts it: "The best nutrition plan is the one you can actually stick to for six months, not the one that looks perfect on paper." Resistance training is central to this approach because it increases resting metabolic rate by about 7% (Westcott, 2012, Current Sports Medicine Reports), meaning your body burns more calories even at rest.

How It Works

1

Comprehensive Intake & Baseline Measurements

Trevor reviews your medical history, dieting history, food preferences, and lifestyle factors. Baseline measurements — weight, circumferences, progress photos, and initial strength tests — establish your starting point.

2

Training & Nutrition Plan Delivery

You receive a strength-focused training program and a nutrition framework calibrated to your caloric needs, schedule, and food preferences. Trevor explains the reasoning behind every recommendation so you understand the why, not just the what.

3

Weekly Training & Biweekly Check-Ins

You train three to four days per week, either in person across NYC and NJ or through your online program. Every two weeks, Trevor reviews your progress data and makes targeted adjustments to training volume, caloric intake, or both.

4

Plateau Management & Plan Evolution

When fat loss slows — and it will — Trevor has a systematic approach: adjusting cardio, cycling calories, introducing diet breaks, or changing training stimulus. You never stay stuck for long.

5

Maintenance Transition

Reaching your goal weight is only half the job. Trevor guides you through a reverse dieting phase that gradually increases calories back to maintenance, locking in your results without the rebound that follows most diets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast will I lose weight with this program?
Expect to lose 0.5 to 1.5 pounds per week, depending on your starting point. This rate is what the <a href="https://www.acsm.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACSM</a> recommends for sustainable fat loss. Trevor Cassidy keeps clients in this range because faster loss typically leads to muscle loss, metabolic slowdown, and a higher chance of rebound weight gain. Combined diet-exercise interventions produce about 20% more total weight loss than diet alone (<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25459996/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Johns et al., 2014</a>), which is why training and nutrition work together in this program.
Do I need to count calories or macros?
No, calorie counting is not required. Trevor offers both tracking-based and habit-based nutrition approaches. Many clients lose weight consistently with a simplified plate method — protein at every meal, vegetables filling half the plate, moderate portions of carbs and fats — without ever logging a meal. The best approach depends on your personality; Trevor helps you pick the method you will stick with long-term.
Why is strength training better than cardio for weight loss?
Strength training preserves muscle during a caloric deficit, which keeps your metabolism from dropping. Resistance training increases resting metabolic rate by about 7% over 10 weeks (<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22777332/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Westcott, 2012, Current Sports Medicine Reports</a>), meaning you burn more calories throughout the day. It also reshapes your body composition so you look leaner at the same scale weight. Cardio has cardiovascular benefits, but relying on it alone often leads to muscle loss and a "skinny fat" result.
Do you have experience with home gyms in Tenafly?
Yes, I train in Tenafly home gyms every week. I have worked with setups ranging from a basic pair of dumbbells and a bench to fully equipped rooms with cable machines, squat racks, and cardio equipment. I optimize your program around whatever you have — even a minimal setup supports a full training plan.
Can you train my teen for high school sports?
Yes, I train Tenafly High School athletes in football, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, and other sports. Off-season programs typically run 8 to 12 weeks and focus on building sport-specific power, speed, and injury resistance. I design age-appropriate programs for athletes 13 and up, with parental involvement in goal-setting.

Client Results

“Trevor is the best in the business. He is incredibly knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely cares about his clients' progress. Every session is challenging but structured perfectly. I've seen results I never thought possible.”

James S.

Start Weight Loss in Tenafly

Book a free consultation with NASM-certified trainer Trevor Cassidy to discuss your goals and get started with a personalized program.