Where are the Locals Working Out
in Sussex County?

Monday, June 12th, 2023

With all the outdoor space and fitness offerings in Sussex County, it’s no wonder it ranked among the healthiest counties in the state. According to the 2023 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps by the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute, the county comes in at No. 5. There is a plethora of gyms and fitness facilities and classes to choose from if you are looking to get that summer bod.

Here is a roundup of the most interesting and unique facilities in the county:

CrossFit Skylands

5 Park Lake Road, Unit 1-2, Sparta – 908-337-1461

CrossFit is a functional fitness program combined of weightlifting, gymnastics, and endurance movements that are constantly varied so its members never get bored.

Sussex County YMCA

15 Wits End Rd, Hardyston – 973-758-9039

The Y offers fitness classes, year-round swimming, cardio and strength training equipment, childcare and activities for kids.

CKO Kickboxing

Two locations:
55 Mill St. Unit 1, Newton – 973-970-3043
342 Main Street Ogdensburg – 973-823-0399

Burn loads of fat with this High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workout. Punch, kick and push the heavy bag using techniques found in the combat sport of kickboxing. Beginners are welcome!

Giant Gymnastics – Adult Classes

3 Park Lake Rd, Sparta – 973-579-9400

No pressure, gymnastics class for adults 18 and older on Tuesday evenings. Call ahead or check Facebook to confirm class. No experience necessary!

Powerhouse Gym

11 Nelson St., Newton – 973-383-1114

Looking for an inexpensive, 24/7 gym? Powerhouse in Newton is the place to go. It features a large variety of cardio and strength machines as well as fitness classes.

Newstar Ballroom Dancing

Two Locations:
270 Sparta Ave (Upper lake plaza)
191 Woodport Ave (Sparta plaza) – 973-222-6596

So you think you can’t dance? Think again! Learn the Chacha, Waltz, Samba, or Tango! Sign up for group classes, private lessons, and even wedding dance prep.

Minerals Sports Club

2 Chamonix Dr., Vernon – 855-977-6473

Located within Crystal Springs Resort, Mineral Sports Club has a full fitness schedule for all levels, including spin, aqua dance, and cardio sculpt classes. It now features a rock-climbing wall and bungee flow class.

Sunrise Studio NJ Yoga & Wellness

4 Main St, Branchville

Looking for a variety of Yoga classes in Sussex County? Sunrise Studio offers many different styles of Yoga including Vinyasa (Flow) Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Power Hour Yoga, Candlelight Slow Flow Yoga, Find Your Core and Qi Gong. Classes are open to all levels from beginner to advanced.