Let's Get Fit!
Appfolio Websites • March 6, 2020
Let's Get Fit!
At our DLP luxury lifestyle communities, resident HEALTH & WELLNESS is a major priority! We recognize that you can choose to live anywhere… so, why not choose to live where you have a Wellness Center and Health Program right in your own community?
Let’s get physical! Fitness is an important part of making sure you are living your life fully. Physical activity has many health benefits. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, physical activity helps prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and stroke. It also improves sleep, decreases stress, reduces the chances of developing depression, and increases your chances of living a long life!
PROSPER Fit is a fitness program that DLP’s luxury lifestyle apartment communities have launched to provide a true health & wellness offering to our residents. We are so excited about this! Everyone is on this journey together, both our team members and our residents. This is an encouraging, non-judgmental bonding experience that will help you relax and unwind from the busy week. Team work makes the dream work! Not to mention, there are so many fun and different ways to get active which is being exemplified by some of our very own communities!
DREAM Space Coast is a luxury apartment community located in Titusville, Florida. The Sunshine State is known for its beautiful weather which is why the team at DREAM Space Coast used that to their advantage and kicked off the fitness program by implementing “Yoga by the Pool!” Anthony Torres, General Manager at DREAM Space Coast, explains why it is important to bring a program like this to the community. “I think that having Yoga for the residents is a great way to involve the community and to have everyone come together, especially with an instructor that has traveled the world teaching the art of Yoga!” Further north in Columbia, South Carolina, the team at PROSPER Fairways is making sure their residents start their weekends in a healthy way! Every Saturday morning, the community will meet for a fun fit hour doing everything from yoga to jogging around the community! There will be all types of fitness techniques performed here! In Orange Beach, Alabama, the beautiful apartment community of PROSPER Orange Beach will be taking the peaceful route with their brand new Saturday morning yoga class run by a certified instructor from the YMCA! Leasing Specialist, Wendy Blevins, shares why it is important to offer programs such as PROSPER Fit to residents, “Our residents are not interruptions to our work, they are the reason for it! We are not doing them a favor by serving them, they are doing us a favor by giving us the opportunity to serve them!” Our residents are important to us and we love to deliver WOW experiences in every way that we can!
Healthy living is happy living! The CDC states, “People who are physically active for about 150 minutes a week have a 33% lower risk of all-cause mortality than those who are physically inactive.” This is not only a great way to get fit, but an awesome way for getting to know your neighbors! Invite a friend, grab your tennis shoes, and start moving!
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! With current events, finding a place to go for your Valentine’s Day date night might seem challenging but it doesn’t have to be. Date nights from home can be just as romantic and special as they would be if you were to go out to a fancy restaurant. Check out these 6 ideas for you and your significant other! Cook your favorite meal If you can’t go to a restaurant, bring one to your home! Look up a meal that you both decide on or one that you have never attempted to cook before and give it a try...together! Cooking is a great way to bond. Put your devices away and enjoy the moment you have together. Your meal can be something that you are both proud of. You can get dressed up and set your table as if you are in a restaurant or make it fun and have a picnic in the living room! Movie Night Movie night is a classic type of date night that never gets old! Each of you can choose your favorite movie, one that you are not the biggest fan of, and one that you have never seen before. This is a fun way to learn more about your partner’s cinematic interests while celebrating Valentine’s Day from home. Don’t forget the candy and popcorn! Painting With a Twist Time to let your artistic talents shine! Grab a canvas for each of you and some paints and have a paint night. You can paint anything from a portrait of each other to your partner’s favorite meme! This is sure to keep you entertained and laughing. Plus, you never know...your significant other could be an undiscovered Picasso! Game Night You can never go wrong with game night! From board games to video games, there’s nothing like a healthy competition on Valentine’s Day. Play anything from the classics such as Uno and Monopoly to throwbacks such as Life, Sorry, and Candyland! Chocolate tasting Is there anything that says Valentine’s Day more than chocolate? Try having your own chocolate tasting! Buy a variety of chocolates from the store and see if you can discover a new favorite. You can even make a game of it by blindfolding yourself and seeing if you can guess which brand of chocolate is which! Camping out Time to go camping...in the living room! For some, this was one of the best parts of sleepovers growing up but who says it’s only for kids? Make a blanket fort, grab snacks, tell spooky stories, and camp out in your living room. This is a fun and comfy way to spend time together! As you can see, there are many different ways that you can make Valentine’s Day fun right from the comfort of your own home this year. The most important thing is spending time and enjoying the moment with your loved one!
The holiday season is always a special time of year. The world seems a little bit happier and brighter. Although 2020 has been quite an eventful and challenging year, taking a second to remember what you are thankful for can really help boost your mood and change your perspective! Here are some ways that you can show your gratitude this season. Write a card Writing a card is a classic way to show someone how thankful you are for them. There’s really nothing like receiving a handwritten letter/card filled with words that you know came from the heart. This a special and personal way to show someone that extra appreciation! Donate Toys/Clothing/Food Donations are awesome any time of year. They are a fantastic way to give back and show your appreciation for the things that you have that others may not. With current events, many people are struggling. If you are in a position to donate food, clothes, toys-- it is a great way to show your gratitude and someone out there will truly appreciate it! Call someone We all tend to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life which makes it difficult to keep up with friends and family that you do not see every day. Take some time this holiday season to call someone who you haven’t chatted with in a while. Reconnect and enjoy the special bond that you have with them! Before hanging up, maybe just remind them how much they mean to you and how thankful you are for them. It is sure to bring a smile to their face! Compliment someone When you are out running errands, at work, school, etc, give someone a compliment! Whether it be about their hair, outfit, personality--one compliment can really turn a person’s day around. We do not know what anyone else is going through. You could really make someone feel good about themselves by saying one nice thing. Spreading kindness and positivity is a great way to get in the spirit of the holiday season! Live in the moment When you are with someone who you love and care about, put your phone away and live in the moment. Give them your full attention when they are telling a story, ask questions to show your interest, smile at them as they talk, etc. Sometimes we are so busy with what is going on in the virtual world that we don’t give our undivided attention to those right in front of us. This is a simple way to show your gratitude for them! Pay it forward Paying it forward is a great way to spread the holiday cheer! If you are able to, pay for the person behind you in the drive thru, another person's parking meter, gas, etc. Whether you know them or not, it is an unexpected surprise for them and is sure to make them feel thankful and hopefully they will pay forward to someone else! There are so many fun and simple ways that you can show someone your gratitude and appreciation this holiday season. Bask in the spirit of the season and share the magic!
Spooky Season is finally here! Embrace your creative side and transform your home with the 6 tips to "Spook Up" your apartment just in time for Halloween! Lights Lights can make any ordinary day feel a little bit more festive and they are the perfect way to decorate for any holiday! White, orange, or purple lights can really spice up your home just in time for Halloween! Paper ghost/bats/pumpkins One of the best types of decorations are homemade ones! Grab some construction paper and make your own pumpkins, ghosts, bats, etc to hang around your apartment! You can use fun items like googly eyes, pipe cleaners, jewels, and more to add something extra to it. This is a fun and inexpensive way to decorate and unwind from a long day! Pumpkins Pumpkins are a staple this time of year! One of the best things about them is that you do not have to go to a pumpkin patch to buy them. Head to your local Walmart or grocery store and bring them home to paint them or carve them! Let your creativity flow! Wall scenes If you are into the spooky decorations, Party City sells scene setters which you can hang on your wall to transform your home into the scene from a classic scary movie film! From Michael Myers to The Shining, you will take a spooky step into Hollywood! Scarecrow If you are looking to go with more of a fall theme rather than Halloween, scarecrows are always the perfect addition to your home! They are simple yet adorable and can be left up until Thanksgiving! 2 holidays with 1 decoration--who can beat that? Window Clings You can never go wrong with Window Clings! They really bring life to the room and are easy to put on and pull off of your windows so there is no mess to clean up after the holidays--total win! From lights to pumpkins, there are so many other awesome ways to decorate your apartment this holiday season! Along with these ideas, Pinterest is always a great source to help get those creative juices flowing! Have fun with it and stay spooky!
