Beat the heat while tackling your loftiest fitness goals in one of the 10 best apartment gyms in Albuquerque.
A hub for media, tech and historic landmarks, Albuquerque is unlike anywhere else in the U.S. Defined by a uniquely desert aesthetic and surrounded by some of the most pristine nature in the northern hemisphere, Duke City is a downright desirable place to call home for many of the most active people in the Southwest.
When it comes to staying in shape in Albuquerque, the desert sun can be your best friend or your worst enemy. With temperatures often soaring to triple digits in the middle of the day, it’s important to find refuge away from the heat while you work up a sweat.
The apartment gyms on this list are the best of the best in Albuquerque for full-body workouts, intense cardio and everything in between.
Source: Rent. / Olympic Northpoint
Opulent in all the right ways, The fitness center at Olympus Northpoint is spacious, well-equipped and situated to supply stunning pool views throughout. This North Valley gym has everything from on-demand virtual fitness classes to multiple treadmills, to upper and lower body machines that will help you feel the full force of the proverbial burn.
The recreational amenities don’t stop there, however, Olympus Northpoint also boasts a private putting green as well. While not the most taxing physical workout, the putting green provides a great space for everyone from first-timers to scratch golfers with an opportunity to enjoy the Albuquerque air and get to know the neighbors over a little physical activity.
Source: Rent. / ABQ Uptown Apartments
As the name suggests, ABQ Uptown is located in Albuquerque’s desirable Uptown area. Large-scale and lined with windows that provide plenty of natural light, the fitness center at this Uptown oasis has more machinery than many monthly membership gyms.
Never short on options for upper and lower body workouts, this gym leverages its larger footprint to provide residents with everything they need to safely work out on their own without help from a spotter. Combine that with ample cardio equipment and space for free weight training and you have yourself an undeniably well-rounded apartment gym.
Source: Rent. / Olympus Highlands North
There’s no doubt about it, the fitness center at Olympus North Highlands is one of the funkier apartment gyms in the Southwest, if not the country. With herringbone wood flooring, a chandelier that looks like it belongs in the lobby of a five-star French hotel and modern art adorning the walls, form takes the front seat in this fitness center without sacrificing much in the function department, either.
With free weights, multiple ellipticals and stability balls — just to name a few of the features to be found — this Sycamore-area fitness center is better equipped than its posh vibe gives off and provides residents with more than enough space and equipment to accomplish their most ambitious fitness goals.
Source: Rent. / Altezza High Desert
Immediately recognizable by the intermittent circular sections of deep blue ceiling, the fitness center at Altezza High Desert is an undeniably comfortable place to be if you are looking for a little recreation in the High Desert neighborhood.
Featuring specific areas for free weights, spin classes and workout machines, one of the first things that stands out about this gym is how well-spaced and thoughtfully designed it really is. Beyond that, this fitness center is also equipped with a few added bonuses, like a professional-grade punching bag and flatscreen TVs.
Pair that with its proximity to High Desert Park and it’s easy to see why this complex is so highly sought after by the most active people in Albuquerque.
Source: Rent. / Sunset Pointe
While maybe not the flashiest gym on the list, the fitness center at Sunset Pointe is featured because of its prioritization of community and fun. Obviously intended as a meeting point for the active population of renters at this Del Norte complex, this is one of the only apartment gyms in the country to feature a foosball table in the actual workout area.
Also boasting floor-to-ceiling windows, an ab workout/dip station and state-of-the-art machinery aligning the walls, this fitness center is more than up to the task of supporting residents on their journey to ideal personal fitness.
Source: Rent. / Olympus Encantada
The fitness center at Olympus Encantada has it all from a vast array of treadmills and ellipticals to top-of-the-line machinery designed to help perfectly tone those glory muscles. There isn’t much that fitness-minded renters are left longing for after signing a lease at this highly sought-after Jade Park apartment complex.
Free yourself from the stress of the day by knocking out an hour on the elliptical (aided by the glow of one of the many flat-screen TVs), blast your biceps with the large selection of free weights or find an open area to get your stretch on, regardless of what you’re looking to do, the fitness center at Olympus Encantada has what you’re looking for.
Source: Rent. / The Lakes
It’s easy to get lost in the luxury of the fitness center at The Lakes. With enough treadmills to accommodate the residents of the nearly 300 units in this meticulously manicured apartment complex, this light-filled gym feels as welcoming as possible for an apartment community.
With flatscreen TVs tucked in over floor-to-ceiling windows, a mirrored wall for monitoring form and machines that make full-body workouts feel like a breeze, it’s easy to see that more than just basics are covered in this Del Norte delight.
Source: Rent. / City View
Sunbathed and set up to support resident success, the fitness center at Paradise Hills Civic’s premier apartment complex caters to the needs of modern people living an active lifestyle. To put it simply, the City View gym goes above and beyond what is often expected from a communal apartment fitness center.
Featuring leg and arm machines, benches and free weights and treadmills and ellipticals, to name the basics, this big fitness center is perfectly designed to help work out the demons that come with a life well lived. Regardless of the intensity of workout you’re looking to experience, this excellent apartment gym is anything but average.
Source: Rent. / La Paloma
Filled with lifting and cardio machines, this Arroyo del Oso oasis has everything you need and more to tackle even the toughest fitness challenges.
Not to mention the beautiful sand volleyball court. A beacon of beachy bliss in the back of the complex, the beach volleyball court at La Paloma acts as a meeting place for old friends and an ideal spot to get to know some neighbors over one of the most fun team sports in existence.
Source: Rent. / Sungate
What sets the recreational amenities at Sungate apart from the rest is (obviously) the championship racquetball court. Always pristine and clean, this court is capable of supporting anything from a casual weekly game to the training schedule of a pure-bred professional. Good luck finding an indoor court of this quality anywhere else other than a specialized club.
All that said, the fitness center at this luxury Cielito Lindo complex is nothing to scoff at, either. Taking a more holistic approach with a sauna and relaxing pool always available, rest assured, the fitness center digs at this desert complex are curated to meet the needs of its active resident population.
You can do it all in Albuquerque
Whether you’re an aspiring bodybuilder, a treadmill marathoner or a freak about flexibility, the Albuquerque apartment gyms listed above can cater to your exact exercise needs. Find the place that best fits your style and start your journey down the road to true physical fitness.
Featured image source: Rent. / Olympus Northpoint
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