Health & Fitness
Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In Ocean City
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, Ocean City 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. Local Gym and Fitness
📅 When: Hours of operation are Mondays-Thursdays 5:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Fridays 5:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Saturdays 6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Sundays 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Times vary for personal training, group fitness and cycling classes; visit localfitsj.com for schedule.
📍 Where: 908 Asbury Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
🔗 More info: Click here
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2. Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center
📅 When: Hours of operation are Mondays-Fridays 5:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and Saturdays-Sundays 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Group fitness and aquatic class times vary; click Programs at ocnj.recdesk.com to reserve your timeslot.
📍 Where: 1735 Simpson Ave, #2, Ocean City, NJ
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3. Sweat.oc Studio (Fitness Classes)
📅 When: Daily hours of operation are 5:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; class times vary (strength/weight, circuit, interval and bootcamp classes available). Visit Mindbody to book classes, open gym and private or semi-private training sessions.
📍 Where: 225 West Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
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4. Soul Dreams Studio (Yoga)
📅 When: Group yoga class times vary; see in-studio schedule for times and registration. Private sessions available by appointment.
📍 Where: 801 Asbury Ave, Suites 311 and 312, Ocean City, NJ 08226
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5. Diamond Barre Fitness
📅 When: Barre and pilates classes available daily; see schedule for times and registration. Private sessions available by appointment.
📍 Where: 750 Asbury Ave, 2nd Floor and 800 Wesley Ave, Unit A, Ocean City, NJ 08226
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6. Ocean City Outdoor Fitness Park
📅 When: Open daily dawn to dusk. On-site equipment includes shoulder, leg and chest press machines; recumbent and arm bikes; kettle bells; ab bench; pull-down; heavy bag and more.
📍 Where: Next to the Ocean City Civic Center (just off the boardwalk between Fifth and Sixth Streets), Ocean City, NJ 08226
🔗 More info: Click here
7. Planet Fitness - Somers Point
📅 When: Hours of operation are Mondays-Thursdays 5:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., Fridays 5:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., and Saturdays-Sundays 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
📍 Where: 214 New Rd, #218, Somers Point, NJ 08244
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8. South Jersey Jiu Jitsu - Ocean City
📅 When: Classes available Mondays-Thursdays and Saturdays; see schedule for current options.
📍 Where: 721 Asbury Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
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9. DCW Studio (Yoga, Pilates + Fitness Classes)
📅 When: Classes available daily, including power yoga, pilates-inspired and heated classes; see website for current schedule and registration. Sauna also available by appointment.
📍 Where: 1034 Asbury Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
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10. Worlds of Wellness (Massages,Therapeutic Bodywork, Skin Care, Acupuncture + More)
📅 When: Open daily except Sundays beginning at 10:00 AM (hours vary by day). Services are available by appointment.
📍 Where: 810 Asbury Ave, Suite 214, Ocean City, NJ 08226
🔗 More info: Click here
Wishing you a grounded, energized start to the year — and plenty of moments that feel good.
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