Stop worrying about when you’ll get to the gym. Find an apartment that comes with one instead.
A great Texas city to call home, Houston has something for everyone, and that includes outstanding apartment amenities. However, for those considering a move here, there’s a lot to figure out. This includes finding the best spot to live in and discovering all its excellent hidden gems.
One thing you shouldn’t have to hunt for is a place to work out. Finding an apartment with a fitness center already included can save you time and money. It can also make it easier for you to stay committed to your workout schedule.
Where can you find some of the best gyms in Houston? Check out these apartments for inspiration.
Source: Rent. / Brava
Spacious and full of windows, the fitness room at Brava has a nice flow, making it easy to get to the particular piece of equipment you want to use. Both cardio and strength machines line the wall of windows in this 47-story tower.
Located in the Inner Loop, this community puts you close to everything. Because Brava sits within the tallest residential building in the area, you’ll get some great panoramic views of Houston even when you’re not working out.
Source: Rent. / Aspire Post Oak
Hop on a bike for a spin class or hit the machine room at Aspire Post Oak. This Westside apartment community provides a fitness center with plenty of windows and ample space for all its CYBEX machines.
A LEED-certified, non-smoking building, the community fits right in with the city’s largest parks. In addition to the gym, Aspire Post Oak also has a clubhouse, green space, EV charging stations and a golf simulator — to name a few amenities.
Source: Rent. / The Atlantic Memorial
Who doesn’t want to look out through large picture windows as they get their exercise on? At The Atlantic Memorial, the long row of aerobic machines is set up perfectly to do just that. You’ll also find a designated spin area, CrossFit boxes, weight machines and a punching bag.
Situated west of Greater Houston, in the Memorial neighborhood, this community sits along the Energy Corridor, making it a perfect spot for those working in the area. Living here, you can also take advantage of the community’s dog run, with plenty of obstacles, and a large pool with a lap swim section.
Source: Rent. / Camden Highland Village
Southwest of Downtown Houston, in the very walkable neighborhood of Greenway Upper Kirby, is Camden Highland Village. It’s a great community for people who want to maintain an active and fit lifestyle.
The gym in Camden Highland Village is actually two separate fitness centers, both open 24 hours. There’s a spin room in one, complete with an accent wall of greenery. The other includes plenty of machines and a boxing trainer. Large three-paneled windows look out onto the many pools and a spa as well.
Source: Rent. / Montrose at Buffalo Bayou
Even in the highly walkable, eclectic community of Neartown-Montrose, you need a place to work out. Montrose at Buffalo Bayou offers up a cool and hip space for exercising. Pop art dots the walls of this 24-hour fitness center. You’ll find a long row of free weights, a CrossFit area and a variety of cardio and weight equipment options.
Besides this creatively styled gym, Montrose at Buffalo Bayou also has bocce, arcade games, billiards, an infinity pool and a cyber library. There’s even a dog park with washing stations to pamper your furry friend.
Source: Rent. / REVL Heights
Another cool spot with a great gym in the city’s Inner Loop is REVL Heights. This community fitness center is a sleek space with plenty of windows and pops of red throughout the decor and equipment. The gym also has a place for yoga, spin bikes, balance trainers, a boxing trainer and plenty of aerobic step mats. This is all in addition to the assortment of cardio and weight equipment.
When not in the fitness center, take advantage of other amenities. These include a pool with an outdoor kitchen and grills, a dog spa and a library/lounge space. You can also play air hockey, ping pong and shuffleboard without ever having to leave home.
Source: Rent. / Gables Tanglewood
The sleek design of the fitness center at Gables Tanglewood fits right in with the cool rooftop pool, cabanas and theater room you find in this Westside community. There are also two on-site restaurants, making it a pretty unique find within Houston.
The gym features MATRIX equipment along with free weights, cardio machines and plenty of cubby space to store your personal items while you’re working out.
Source: Rent. / Drewery Place
With both indoor and outdoor fitness facilities, the gym at Drewery Place gives you a lot of options to get your workout on. The indoor area overlooks the resort-style pool with a swim-up bar and a huge deck area. Here you’ll find plenty of equipment as well as a yoga and spin studio. Outdoors, a small grassy area is perfect for a CrossFit workout or some outdoor yoga.
Located in South Central Houston, this area of the city is popular with college students, faculty and staff thanks to its proximity to the University of Houston and Texas Southern University. The area is also known for its delicious Texas barbecue and soul food eateries.
Source: Rent. / Alta River Oaks
Another great community in the Neartown-Montrose neighborhood is Alta River Oaks. The gym here is full of funky art and pops of color. An extensive fitness center, you’ll have access to cardio machines and weight training equipment along with CrossFit boxes and a boxing training area.
The rest of Alta River Oaks is amenity-laden, too. In addition to a great pool and deck, you’ll find a sky lounge and tranquility garden on the property.
Source: Rent. / Halstead
Providing a colorful spin and CrossFit room, complete with picture windows and abstract art, the gym in Halstead is impressive. There’s a 24/7 yoga studio and ELIVATE fitness equipment. Halstead also has a movie theater with comfy leather seats and a resort-style swimming pool.
With its proximity to Texas Medical Center, this Southwest Houston apartment community is in a great location for navigating the expanse that is Houston.
Grab an apartment workout at one of the best gyms in Houston
Whatever brings you to Houston, there’s no reason you have to give up your regular workout routine. Finding a place with a fitness center on-site means convenience as well as the chance to save money on a gym membership. With apartments all over Houston proper and its suburbs, the hunt for all the fitness amenities you want in a home should be fun and fairly simple.
Featured image source: Rent. / REVL Heights
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