Health & Fitness
Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In Manchester
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, Manchester 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. Sweat440 - Toms River
📅 When: Mondays-Fridays 5:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Fridays), and Saturdays-Sundays 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Group HIIT circuit classes run every 10 minutes.
📍 Where: 1358 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
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2. Toms River Fitness & Aquatic Center
📅 When: Hours of operation are Mondays-Fridays 4:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and Saturdays-Sundays 6:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Group exercise and aqua class times vary; see group exercise schedule. Personal training also available.
📍 Where: 213 Rt. 37 E, Toms River, NJ 08753
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3. Saucy Studios (Dance Classes)
📅 When: Class times vary; see schedule for most current offerings. Beginner, intermediate/advanced and all levels dance classes available in a variety of styles.
📍 Where: 34 Main St Unit 1C, Toms River, NJ 08753
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4. Center for Health & Healing (Yoga, Reiki + Massages)
📅 When: Yoga classes available daily; see website for most current schedule and registration. Reiki and massage therapy also available.
📍 Where: 245 Atlantic City Blvd, Beachwood, NJ 08722
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5. Ocean City YMCA
📅 When: Member hours are Mondays-Fridays 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Saturdays 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Sundays 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Group fitness and aqua class times vary; see schedule for current times and offerings.
📍 Where: 1088 W Whitty Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
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6. Club Pilates
📅 When: Classes available daily. Times and difficulty levels vary; see website for most current schedule and registration.
📍 Where: 1358 Hooper Ave Unit 3, Toms River, NJ 08753
🔗 More info: Click here
7. Spa Virtue (Massages, Body Wraps/Sculpting, Facials, Skin Treatments + More)
📅 When: Open daily except Sundays and Tuesdays beginning at 10:00 AM (hours vary by day). Services are available by appointment.
📍 Where: 1922 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
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8. CKO Kickboxing - Toms River
📅 When: Kickboxing classes available daily. Times vary; see class schedule for current times.
📍 Where: 1770 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
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9. CrossFit Arx
📅 When: CrossFit classes available daily. Times and offerings vary; see class schedule for current times.
📍 Where: 1301 Industrial Way, Toms River, NJ 08755
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10. Pink Moon Yoga & Wellness - Silverton
📅 When: Mat pilates, yoga and fusion classes available daily. Times vary; see class schedule for times and registration. Reformer Pilates classes available at MOONCORE studio in Brick, NJ.
📍 Where: 1776 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
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Wishing you a grounded, energized start to the year — and plenty of moments that feel good.
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