Weight Loss in Woodland Park, New Jersey

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

Trevor Cassidy provides personal training for weight loss to clients across Woodland Park, New Jersey, combining 13+ years of coaching experience with 4 NASM certifications. Lose fat and keep it off with training and nutrition strategies that actually last. Every program is individually designed, regularly updated, and backed by the same evidence-based methodology Trevor uses with all of his clients in Woodland Park and the surrounding area.

Training in Woodland Park

Woodland Park, formerly known as West Paterson until its 2009 renaming, is a small Passaic County borough of about 12,000 residents nestled against Garret Mountain on its western edge. The name fits: Garret Mountain Reservation provides 568 acres of woodland, trails, and scenic overlooks right at residents' doorsteps. The borough has a quiet, residential feel with a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums, and its location along Rifle Camp Road gives quick access to both Route 46 and I-80.

Popular Training Venues

  • Garret Mountain Reservation (Lambert Tower area)
  • Woodland Park Municipal Field
  • McBride Avenue walking paths
  • Rifle Camp Park

Woodland Park draws young professionals and families who want access to nature without sacrificing suburban convenience. Clients are often outdoor enthusiasts who want training that builds on their hiking and active recreation habits, or newcomers to fitness attracted by the possibility of training in the mountain preserve. Most Woodland Park clients prefer weekend morning trail sessions or weekday evening home workouts between 5:30 and 7 PM.

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.
How do Garret Mountain training sessions work?
We meet at a designated trailhead or the main parking area and combine trail hiking with 4 to 5 strength circuits at flat spots along the route. Lambert Tower overlook at the 500-foot summit is a popular destination for bodyweight exercises with panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. A typical session covers about 2.5 miles round trip.
Is Rifle Camp Park available for training?
Yes, Rifle Camp Park is a great quieter alternative to Garret Mountain. It has paved paths, an observatory clearing with about 50 yards of flat space, and picnic areas. On weekday mornings you often have the park nearly to yourself, making it ideal for focused outdoor sessions.

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 Woodland Park

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