PLAY | August 21, 2025
Escape the Fishbowl at the 1900 Broadway Vault Gym
If you’ve been searching for the best apartment gym in Oakland, you have likely encountered two distinct designs: the vault and the fishbowl. While fishbowl gyms with floor to ceiling windows look nice in photos, they often sacrifice practicality for aesthetics. This can mean less usable space, limited equipment, and a lack of privacy that hinders your focus.
At 1900 Broadway, we offer a clear answer with our purpose built vault gym, a superior fitness Center designed for performance and community.
The Problem with the Fishbowl Gym Design
Many modern apartment buildings feature fishbowl style gyms. These glass enclosed spaces have a major drawback: because the walls are made of windows, equipment cannot be placed against them. This design drastically reduces the available floor plan, limiting the number of machines, free weights, and functional training areas. The constant exposure to passersby can also create a distracting and less private atmosphere, making it hard to stay in the zone during your workout. You’ll discover a stark difference at Oakland’s healthiest address.
The 1900 Broadway Vault Gym Advantage
Our vault gym solves these problems by moving the fitness experience below ground. This intentional design maximizes every square foot, creating a spacious and comprehensive training environment. The layout accommodates more high end equipment, dedicated free weight zones, and functional areas without any compromise.
The result is a gym that feels like an exclusive boutique fitness club, offering unparalleled variety and convenience right inside your home.
A Focused Atmosphere for Modern Fitness
The vault gym’s design caters perfectly to today’s fitness culture. The ambient, focused lighting is ideal whether you are filming workout content, tracking progress, or simply prefer a distraction free vibe. This is a space engineered by MoveStrong for motivation, consistency, and confidence, providing the privacy you need to push your limits.
World-Class Amenities Right at Home
While the vault gym provides an unparalleled focused environment, 1900 Broadway’s other amenities offer stunning light and views. After your workout, you can ascend to our 39th floor sky lounge for panoramic vistas or enjoy our bright, modern coworking spaces. This unique combination gives you the best of both worlds: a dedicated, results driven gym and inspiring social spaces, all without ever leaving the building.
Experience the Vault Gym Difference
In an Oakland rental market full of gyms that prioritize looks over function, 1900 Broadway delivers a smarter, more effective approach to fitness.
Ready to upgrade your workout and your lifestyle? Schedule a tour today to experience the vault gym for yourself.