Route of Healthy Living - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Deborah B.

I have been to Donny at Route of Heathy Living for over 3 years. I started looking for a new place after the pandemic that offered customized personal training and that’s exactly what I got and more from Donny. He is truly an expert in his field and an absolute pleasure to work with every week. What I love most about Donny is his flexibility. I can go to him on the morning of a session and say I want to work on something and he changes my routine on the fly to help me achieve my goals. And because of his great knowledge of nutrition, I can also connect with him on diet advice.

He and Marisa are so dedicated and committed to their clients and I love seeing them every week with a smile on their face and their positive attitude.

Ana G. N.

In the Summer of 2023 , I was diagnosed with a pre diabetic A1C level. My doctor recommended I consult a nutritionist, lose some weight and increase my exercise routine. At that time, I was attending a Boot Camp class (mostly cardio) 2-3 times per week.
Despite exercising , I was overweight and had a high BMI for my age, height and weight. These findings gave me a "wake up call!"
I realized my approach to leading a healthier lifestyle needed to include changing several things!

In October of 2023, I reached out to Marisa at Route of Healthy Living, for personal training. Training one on one with Marisa
taught me many things, such as proper water intake, correct exercise form, and most importantly macro counting, also choosing healthy foods, proper portions and supplements. Currently, my A1C has dropped to a lower non pre diabetic number. My weight and visceral fat body composition has also improved tremendously!!

Marisa's support, encouragement and overall positive energy has paved the way to a healthier and stronger life for me! There is no trainer that can compare to her dedication and expertise helping her clients.

I am so glad I reached out and am looking forward to continuing my journey with Marisa in 2025!!

Ana G.- NJ

Alyssa C.

Marisa and Donny have been instrumental in helping me revamp my diet and eating habits, lose weight, sleep better, and feel (and look) better!! Working one on one with Marisa via the 1st phorm app has been like having a personal cheerleader who consistently meets me where I am at; she has helped me create sustainable habits to live a healthier lifestyle. I have now completed 2 challenges, and I am looking forward to the next one in 2024! If you are thinking about taking the leap to improve your health, feel better, and look better, do it!! I was nervous at first (not knowing what to expect) but I cannot recommend working with Marisa and Donny enough; they have been supportive through every step of the way!

Alicia C.

This community is full of support, encouragement, education, and understanding coaches and members. Marissa and Donny lead by example and want to share all of their expertise in hopes it will help others achieve their health and wellness goals!

Philip W.

Route of Healthy Living, led by Marissa and Donny, has quite literally transformed my life. I began working with them about a year ago, primarily with Donny for training and nutrition, while Marissa provided nutritional consulting through their app.
The results have been nothing short of extraordinary. In just 6 months, I lost 20 lbs and my body fat percentage dropped from 20% to 9%. I gained lean muscle and, more importantly, I gained knowledge. Donny and Marissa taught me how to truly fuel my body, what foods to eat, and how to think about nutrition in a way that allowed me to build sustainable, healthy habits.
Their approach goes far beyond just "exercise and nutrition." They've reshaped my entire perspective on health and lifestyle. Through their guidance, I learned proper strength training techniques that I can now continue on my own.
At 40, I'm in the best shape of my life. My energy levels are through the roof, my sleep has improved dramatically, and I feel absolutely amazing. Route of Healthy Living doesn't just change bodies; they change lives.
If you're looking for a holistic approach to health that delivers real, lasting results, I cannot recommend Marissa and Donny highly enough. They've given me the tools and knowledge to maintain a healthy lifestyle for years to come. This isn't just a service; it's a life-changing experience.

Amanda A. A.

We have been with the Route of Healthy Living for years now. They do so much for their health and fitness community. The transformation challenges are a fun way to push everyone to get into the game and create a lifestyle and not just a quick couple week fitness change. They help you create goals and stick to them long term!

If you find yourself wanting to check them out, definitely make an appointment to see them at their studio and check out the InBody scan! It’s a scale but 1000% better. If gives you readings of everything in your body from body fat% in certain areas or specific body parts, to your muscle weight and even your percentage of water. It’s a pretty cool system! My wife and I spent 2 hours there the other day talking about our scans in depth.

Donny and Marisa take the time to be so knowledgeable about everything they do and everything they offer, and if they don’t know the answer to a question, they don’t BS you, they’ll find the answer for you and get back to you asap! I highly recommend them for anything health and fitness!

Jade L.

I have only been working out with Marisa for a few months but I have seen great results. My overall fitness has improved and I have learned a lot about nutrition and eating healthy in a sustainable way. I highly recommend training with Marisa and Donny!

Liz A.

I have been working with Donny for almost 18 months. He has been a great encourager for me while challenging me to get stronger through his workouts. He designs each session to have a full body workout every week, all while keeping it fun. His positive energy, deep anatomy and nutrition knowledge, and support have been a pleasure for my to continue my journey. I have also seen Marissa work through her sessions and she also brings great knowledge and energy to her clients. They’re dedicated to their Route of Healthy Living journey and want to help each and every client achieve their goals. I highly recommend clients to start their journey with either of them!!!!!