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.
F45
12 North Village Blvd., Sparta – 973-713-0035
Get ready for heart-pounding 45-minute circuit and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) style workouts in a team setting.
Pure Barre
12 North Village Blvd., Sparta – 973-512-4722
Low-impact movements with big results. You’ll get a full-body tone and sculpt workout.
Members of Life In Sussex staff have contributed to this post.
