1. Marblehead, Mass.
Look out on the Atlantic Ocean while you work out in the fitness room of this five-bedroom oceanfront house. There’s also a basketball court and private beach access. Other amenities include three fireplaces, a marble foyer, and a spiral staircase. $7,999,000. Ricardo Rodriguez, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, (617) 266-4430
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3. St. Louis
The fitness center in this full-service building overlooks historic Forest Park. The two-bedroom condo has an open floor plan with views of the Gateway Arch from every room. Building amenities include a rooftop party room, guest suites, and a 24-hour doorman. $249,000. Jill Malley-Cohen, Laura McCarthy Real Estate, (314) 725-5100
4 . North Haven, N.Y.
This waterfront mansion includes an indoor basketball court, an exercise studio, and a pool with a spa. The six-bedroom, seven-bathroom house has exposed beams, hardwood floors, and a double-sided fireplace. The two-acre landscaped grounds overlook Noyack Bay. $9,995,000. Christopher J. Burnside, Brown Harris Stevens, (631) 537-4320
5. Orono, Minn.
For the multifaceted sports enthusiast, the gym in this home overlooks a 43-by-30-foot space with changeable floors—one for skating and hockey, and the other for basketball. The six-bedroom, eight-bathroom house has a three-season porch and an outdoor fire pit. Additional features include a home theater and a billiards room. $3,289,000. George W. Stickney, Coldwell Banker Burnet, (952) 476-3694
6. Tiburon, Calif. Southeast exposure and natural light are highlights of this five-bedroom home. The full-size exercise room with a sauna is adjacent to an indoor pool and an outdoor patio with views of San Francisco. The grounds include an orchard and a vegetable garden. $4,850,000. Ken Dara, Sotheby’s International Realty/Top Agent Network, (415) 425-3626
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