Staying active in New York is easier than the stereotype suggests — especially in a neighborhood as walkable as Murray Hill, and especially when your gym is in your own building. Whether your routine is heavy lifting, a sunrise run, or a restorative yoga class, here's how to build a wellness routine that actually sticks around The Anthem.
Your Gym, Steps Away
The biggest obstacle to a consistent workout is friction — the commute, the weather, the excuse. The Anthem removes it with an on-site Crunch Fitness center, so your gym is an elevator ride away rather than a cold walk across town. Cardio before work, weights after, or a quick session between calls all become realistic when there's nothing standing between you and the equipment. A gym you'll actually use beats a fancier one you won't.
Studios and Specialty Classes
When you want variety, the neighborhood obliges. Murray Hill and the surrounding East Side are well stocked with boutique studios for yoga, pilates, spin, and strength training. Many offer intro deals, so it's worth sampling a few to find the room and the instructors that click with you. Mixing a building-gym base with the occasional studio class keeps a routine from going stale.
Running and the Outdoors
Some of the best workouts here are free and scenic:
- The East River Esplanade — a waterfront path just east of the neighborhood, ideal for runs and long walks away from traffic.
- The grid itself — flat, predictable blocks make it easy to measure a route and build distance.
- Nearby parks — pockets of green for stretching, bodyweight work, or a cooldown.
Wellness Beyond the Workout
Recovery counts too. Build in the quieter side of wellness — a walk to clear your head, time in the resident lounge, a few minutes on the roof deck. A sustainable routine balances effort with rest, and a building designed for both makes that balance easier to strike.
Make It Stick
The hardest part of any fitness routine isn't the workout — it's consistency. Set yourself up to win: lay out your gym clothes the night before, schedule sessions like appointments, and lean on the convenience of having a gym downstairs rather than fighting your own willpower across town. Pairing exercise with something you already do daily helps it stick, whether that's a morning lift before coffee or a run to decompress after work. And give yourself grace — a short session beats a skipped one, and showing up imperfectly for months beats a perfect plan you abandon in two weeks. The goal isn't a heroic January; it's a routine quiet and easy enough that you're still doing it next year.
The best fitness routine is the one that fits your life — and living where your gym does is a powerful head start. See our full amenities, browse available residences, or schedule a tour to check out the fitness center yourself. Questions? Call (212) 684-3222.
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