Health & Fitness
Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In Durham
Start the year feeling stronger & more balanced with a look at local spots offering everything from energizing workouts to calming escapes.
A new year always feels like a reset — a moment to shake off the old routine and lean into what makes you feel strong, centered and refreshed. Lucky for us, Durham and the communities nearby offer plenty of gyms, studios and wellness spaces ready to help you move, unwind and recharge in 2026.
Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to spotlight some of the local places helping residents feel their best this season. We rounded up a few to explore — just be sure to confirm hours and offerings before you go.
1. Elevated Wellness (Gym & Personal Training)
📅 When: Open daily from 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.
📍 Where: 45 Ozick Dr, Unit 12 & 13, Durham, CT 06422
🔗 More info: Click here
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2. Body Temple Fitness (Gym, Personal Training & Group Fitness)
📅 When: Personal training available by appointment; check online for classes
📍 Where: 16 Main St, Durham, CT 06422
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3. Durham Fitness (Gym, Personal Training & Group Fitness)
📅 When: Open for members 24 hours a day, seven days a week; check online for group classes
📍 Where: 339 Main St, Durham, CT 06422
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4. Core Club (24/7 Gym)
📅 When: Open for members 24 hours a day, seven days a week; check online for group exercise schedule
📍 Where: 350 Main St, Durham, CT 06422
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5. Bootyfull Fitness (Private Training & Group Fitness)
📅 When: Private sessions available by appointment; check online for group classes
📍 Where: 2175 S Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
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6. Club 24 (Gym & Personal Training)
📅 When: Open for members 24 hours a day, seven days a week
📍 Where: 651 S Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
🔗 More info: Click here
7. Northern Middlesex YMCA
📅 When: Open Monday through Friday from 5:15 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 Where: 99 Union St, Middletown, CT
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8. Liz Hall Yoga
📅 When: Classes available on Monday, Thursday and Friday; check online for schedule
📍 Where: In-person classes located at Unitarian Universalist Church | 328 Paddock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
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9. DiversaFit (Personal Training & Group Fitness)
📅 When: Private sessions available by appointment; check online for group classes
📍 Where: 549 Center St, Wallingford, CT 06492
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10. The Edge Fitness Club
📅 When: Open Monday through Thursday from 4 a.m. - 12 a.m.; Friday from 4 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
📍 Where: 533 S Broad St, Meriden, CT 06450
🔗 More info: Click here
Wishing you a grounded, energized start to the year — and plenty of moments that feel good.
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