The Galloway community is about to shine a little brighter. Lift & Glitz Training Studio, the all-women training hub that has already empowered countless women, is expanding with a brand-new location in Galloway.
Known for its high-energy classes, supportive environment, private training, and the kind of camaraderie that turns workouts into celebrations, Lift & Glitz is bringing double the workouts, double the trainers, and double the vibes to a whole new community.
This expansion marks not just growth for the studio, but an exciting opportunity for women across our area to find strength, confidence, and fun.
Rachel King, owner and founder of Lift & Glitz, first opened the studio in December 2015 at its current Northfield location, 549 Tilton Road. But in its early days, it looked very different from what it is today.
“In 2015 I opened as a franchise, a test drive between me and my partner at the time,” King explained. “That place was a similar concept to what we do now, but I always knew I wanted to build the studio differently. A few years later, I had the opportunity to branch off on my own, and that’s when I started testing what the studio could truly provide. It took about five years to perfect.”
The name Lift & Glitz and the full concept, as it’s known today, officially came to life in 2018. Since then, King has honed her business model and decided it was time to expand.
“Personally, I’m always looking for what’s next for Lift & Glitz,” she said. “I want to spread my business to every community possible because I want all women to have access to a space like ours to work out in.”
Lift & Glitz is the only all-women training studio in the region with a mission to provide a safe space where women can feel confident, supported, and capable of reaching their health and fitness goals.
King admitted that taking the leap into expansion wasn’t easy. “There’s never going to be that exact right time,” she said. “I just knew it was time to evolve. I felt very strongly that we had perfected the model at Northfield, not only the business model but also the way classes are performed, the schedule, everything. Once I felt confident that the model was where it needed to be, it was time to bring it to other areas. Now we can keep growing and adding more locations.”
The Galloway studio, located at 68 W Jimmie Leeds Road, officially opened its doors on Sept. 8, following a week of open-house hours.
Classes will be the same as what’s offered in Northfield with strength training circuits, functional HIIT training, Booty Bootcamp, and a mix of specialty classes at various times. While the machine equipment may vary slightly between the two studios, the format, energy, and supportive environment will remain the same. Members can choose from different tiers of membership, some of which allow them to attend classes at both locations.
As for trainers, some will remain full time in Northfield, others will launch Galloway’s schedule, and a few will float between both. Regardless, members can expect the same high-energy, encouraging trainers and atmosphere that defines the Lift & Glitz brand.
With classes underway and the community’s warm response, King is already looking ahead. As membership continues to grow in Galloway, so will the class schedule, eventually becoming as full as Northfield’s.
“I hope we fit in well here,” King said. “I hope that Lift & Glitz is the missing puzzle piece for this Galloway community.”
Community has always been central to the Lift & Glitz brand. At the Northfield location, King regularly collaborates with local businesses, hosting pop-up shops that spotlight small business owners. While those events won’t roll out immediately in Galloway, she’s eager to eventually bring that same spirit of collaboration to the new studio. She also has her sights set on partnerships with Stockton University and AtlantiCare.
After nearly a decade in business, King knows growth takes time. Northfield took patience and persistence to fully establish, and she hopes Galloway’s membership will grow even faster thanks to Lift & Glitz’s proven success. But more than numbers, King is excited to welcome new women into a safe, empowering space.
“My favorite part is seeing women walk in for the first time and realizing this space is just for them,” she said. “A lot of women who join haven’t worked out in years and just need guidance and support. We’re able to be that place where they find it.”
Looking ahead, King envisions continued growth, with future locations and an expanded focus on wellness and recovery. In fact, she hopes to open a third location before 2026.
“I hope women take away that fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all,” King said. “Within these four walls, you’ll not only find motivation but also inspiration to make health and fitness a true lifestyle.”
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