Posts about Health and Fitness

Get Into Shape One Mile at a Time at Renaissance Place Apartments

Spring is in full force here in Williamsville, NY, and we think it’s a great time to take stock and gear up for summer. One way to do that is to take a look at your fitness goals. It’s a fact, for many of us, New Year’s Resolutions fall by the wayside by the time spring rolls around. If you’re on track, good for you, if you’ve gotten sidetracked or are just wanting to start a fitness goal now, we’ve got good news. We have added equipment to our on-site fitness center. We are now featuring a Peloton Bike here at Renaissance Place Apartments. What this means for members of our apartment community is another avenue for exercise. Here are a few key points about this new equipment direct from Peloton. The Peloton Bike is your very own private cycling studio. The Bike offers the perfect blend of fitness and technology, allowing you to take live and on-demand studio cycling classes from anywhere. Join live studio cycling classes led by elite NYC instructors wherever you are. Equipped with an immersive 22” HD touchscreen, the Bike lets you feel the rush of the cycling studio on your schedule. Track your progress with detailed performance metrics and stay motivated as you climb the live Leaderboard. With Peloton, the variety is endless. The Bike offers 14 daily live classes and 8,000+ on-demand classes you can take any time. Workouts range in length from 5 to 120 minutes. Find the instructor, music genre and class type to fit your mood, your goals, and your schedule. Choose from 12 elite NYC instructors ready to inspire you at the tap of a screen. With unique backgrounds and diverse teaching styles, you’re guaranteed to always find a workout that works for you. We hope you take advantage of our new Peloton Bike as well as all the equipment available in our fitness center. Thanks for being a valued member of our apartment community here at Renaissance Place. Update: May 7, 2019: Peloton rolled out some awesome new features inspired by you! Check them out here

What to Wear to Combat Summer Heat

Last time, we shared some peach-inspired recipes to help with cooling down this summer at Renaissance Place Apartments. This time around, we’re switching gears from what to eat to what to wear. Stay cool when you’re out and about in the New York summer heat with these fashion tips. The power of natural fibers. Cotton, linen, and wool are the best known natural fibers, and there’s a good reason they are recommended for summer wear — the breathe. Which means the heat isn’t trapped against your skin the way it is with many synthetics. Exceptions to the go with natural fibers guideline include clothing made of fabrics that are specifically engineered to wick away sweat. Investing in summer wardrobe pieces may be worth the price. Light colors, flowing designs. It’s no secret that black and other dark hues absorb the heat. So during the warm summer months wear lighter colors with a loose fit that allows for air flow. When you can do it, shorts and capris noticeably decrease the heat factor. Be smart with your accessories. In addition to being a fashion statement, hats with brims bring with them a welcome bit of shade, and they keep the sun off your head. Sunglasses both accessorize and protect your eyes. Stay cool. Though not something you wear, a few other tips for staying cool include drinking plenty of water throughout the day include staying inside during the hottest part of the day, using a personal fan or cooling neck wrap, and seeking the shade and grassy areas when you’re out and about in Williamsville. Of course, one of the best ways to beat the heat is to simply stay inside your Renaissance Place apartment which is nice and cool — but when you must venture out into the New York summer heat, following these tips can help you keep your cool!

Choosing to Live Smoke Free at Renaissance Place Apartments

Welcome back to the Renaissance Place Apartments Blog! March is here and that means spring is just around the corner, heralding new life all around that we can see in the trees, flowers, and other plants. Members of our apartment community in Williamsville, NY also have the opportunity to take a new lease on life by choosing to live in one of our smoke-free buildings, just one of the amenities we offer to our residents. Today in our post, we are taking a look at the benefits of smoke-free living. Benefits of Smoke-Free Living Decreasing the odds for at-risk people, including children, of developing asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, and ear infections. Promoting healthier lungs and hearts. Ensuring that family, guests, pets, and apartment staff will all find the air more pleasant to breathe. Reducing the risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Contributing to creating a greener community, city, and country. Some long-term benefits garnered from quitting smoking are a reduced risk of cancer, lung disease, and heart disease. According to the National Cancer Institute, “people who quit smoking before the age of 40 reduce their chance of dying prematurely from smoking-related diseases by about 90%, and those who quit by age 45-54 reduce their chance of dying prematurely by about two-thirds.” That’s definitely something worth thinking about and perhaps acting on. Smoke Cessation Programs While some of our residents enjoy smoking (and there is nothing wrong with that), we understand there are some who are trying to quit, so we’ve rounded up some resources that may help. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention This is basically an index of resources from a variety of avenues, including help from former smokers to sites who focus on women, military personnel, and materials in Spanish, just to name a few. Additional helpful sites: The American Cancer Society — Guide to quitting smoking . The American Heart Association — Information and support to help you quit smoking . The American Lung Association — Resources to help smokers figure out their reasons for quitting . We appreciate all of the members of our apartment community! We hope this information is helpful to our residents. Thanks for taking time to read today. Stay tuned for our posts next month when we bring you more about Renaissance Place Apartment living.