What to Expect in a Modern Apartment Fitness Center

Do you want to stay in shape but would rather stay at home than go to a gym? It’s always easier to work out when you can do it close to home, so skip the commute and get your workout right outside your front door at one of our apartment fitness centers.

We’ll go over everything you need to know about and expect from a modern apartment gym. From high-tech features to the advantages of 24-hour access, you’ll be able to make a smart choice when you decide what the future of your workout routine should be.

What Apartment Fitness Centers Used to Look Like

To get a better sense of what you should be looking for today, let’s take a look back at what apartment gyms used to look like. In the 50s and the decades to follow, apartment fitness centers basically didn’t exist as we know them today. At most, there was a rec room with a simple weight bench, but importantly, this was not something that came standard, and these spaces were more like multipurpose rooms.

By the mid to late 80s, personal fitness saw a boom in the US, and exercise rooms became common, and slowly but surely, it went from a niche amenity to a mark of a quality apartment community. Today, the apartment gyms at Case and Associates communities feature modern equipment and plenty of space for everything from aerobics to strength training routines and more.

What Equipment You Should Look for in an Apartment Gym

Not all fitness centers are made the same. As you search for your next home, be sure to schedule an in-person tour to see the fitness center, as well as all the other amenities, first-hand. If that’s not an option for you, you can browse all our communities online through our photo galleries, and we’re happy to offer virtual tours so you can see every room and every feature before visiting.

Weight Training Options in Fitness Centers

Weights should be in any gym, but it’s important to have options. You should be looking for machines that exercise specific muscle groups, such as your lats, biceps, triceps, and shoulders. Most importantly, make sure they’re in good shape. Look for smooth cable movement, steady resistance, and seats or grips that aren’t cracked or showing heavy wear, as these are signs that the equipment is well maintained and dependable.

You should also keep your eye out for free weights and elastic equipment, all of which can help you create a comprehensive workout routine that adapts to strength goals of all kinds.

Cardio Comes in Many Forms

Many of our apartment communities feature gorgeously maintained running paths for you to enjoy whenever you want, and you can get just as good a workout indoors, too. Our fitness centers feature a variety of equipment varying across our communities.

You can find ellipticals, stair machines, and plenty of treadmills, all available to you on your own schedule. You can get your early morning jog before work in a nice warm environment, or come in during the evenings when you want to wind down with a steady cardio routine.

WiFi-Connected Apartment Gym Equipment

The most modern exercise equipment often includes smart connectivity features to help you keep track of your fitness goals. These are integrated into treadmills, weight machines, and all sorts of other equipment, and they’ll connect to your phone or fitness wristband to help you monitor all your vitals and progress.

Your heart rate, the amount of calories you’ve burned, and all sorts of other helpful information are all available to you and tracked through your devices and the machine, allowing you to continue to follow your accomplishments wherever you go.

Efficient Apartment Complex Gym Workouts

One of the greatest advantages of having a private fitness center is flexibility. Traditional gym memberships always have their limits. You can only go during their often short hours of operation, and you could forget about trying to get a workout in on holidays or in bad weather.

Case’s fitness centers are different. With many open 24 hours, you are free to work out on your own schedule. You can come and go as you take your dog for walks, wait for your laundry to dry, or whenever else you feel. It’s unparalleled freedom to work out the way you want without the hassle of having to leave home.

Browse Apartments With Fitness Centers From Case and Associates

Our fitness centers give you options. You can work out on your own timeline in the way that’s most comfortable for you, all in a space that feels right at home because it is right at home. You can explore all of our apartment communities online today. See all the features in our gyms as well as everything else there is to enjoy in a Case community, from beautiful swimming pools to gorgeous apartments with fireplaces, balconies, and efficient modern appliances.

Find a community near you, browse available floor plans, and reach out to our team to schedule a tour whenever you’re ready.

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