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Summer is the perfect time to rev up your fitness goals and try something new. The best way to stick with your fitness plan is to keep it interesting, and living at The Montrose provides you with a variety of ways to stay fit right on-site.
1. Circuit Training
If the summer heat is tempting you to skip your outdoor workout, you can work out in our air-conditioned fitness center. A circuit training program can help you burn calories, lose fat and tone up using our high-quality fitness equipment.
2. Walk or Run With Your Dog
Exercise is twice as much fun with your four-legged friends. Our Chicago apartments are pet friendly, and if you own a dog, you’ll always have a walking or running companion. Afterward, take your dog to our on-site dog park so you can socialize with other dogs and their owners.
3. Swimming
Swimming is a great way to stay fit without excessive impact on your knee, ankle, and hip joints. The Montrose features a resort-style swimming pool so you can burn calories in the water and stay cool all summer long.
4. Parks and Fitness Trails
Tired of walking or running on a treadmill or a boring city sidewalk? Consider venturing out on a park fitness trail instead. Exercising in nature can be very invigorating and help to breathe new life into your summer workouts.
5. Interval Training
High impact interval training (HIIT) can energize your workout and make your fitness efforts more efficient and effective. Just three 20 minute workouts per week can bring tremendous benefits.
Sample Interval Training Workout
- Stretch and warm up
- 30 seconds of 80 to 90 percent exertion
- 60 to 90 seconds of light exertion
- Repeat eight times total
- Cool down
The workout activity is your choice, as long as you can exert yourself at a minimum of 80 percent capacity. Consult with a health professional before beginning this or any workout routine.
Summer fitness is a breeze at our Chicago apartments. Consider trying these summer workout ideas, and if you don’t already live here, contact us today to learn more about available floor plans.
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Summertime in Chicago is the perfect opportunity to enjoy time spent hanging out in the sunshine. Whether you want to head to one of the numerous summer music festivals, enjoy the sandy lakefront hotspots, or barbecue with family and friends, our Chicago apartments offer the convenience of soaking up the sun every single day. Don't forget the sunscreen, and, of course, a bathing suit, as you head to Chicago's beaches from May 25, 2018 – September 3, 2018.
Our Chicago Apartments Offer the Perfect Lake Escapes
If you truly want to make the most of your Chicago summer, then keep these three tips in mind.
- Visit the top Chicago beaches. Chicago is home to numerous lakefront beaches; however, Oak Street Beach, Oakwood Beach, and Rainbow Beach are three of the most popular options. Oak Street is a great sunbathing spot with spectacular views of the skyline. Rainbow Beach is part of a 60-acre park on the South Side. Oakwood Beach is a new addition that features outdoor festivals and concerts.
- Spend time on the lake from the comfort of a boat. Did you know that you can rent almost any type of boat for a day spent on the lake? Pontoon boats, sailboats, kayaks, and everything in between can be rented in Chicago from various vendors and retailers. If you don't want to play boat captain for a day, and you're over 21, then you can go on a "brew cruise," where you'll be able to enjoy the lake, while simultaneously sampling various beers from local breweries.
- Take a dive below waters. The lake is home to more than a dozen lost ships. If you want to spend your summer diving deep, then you should contact one of the local diving companies for a guided underwater tour of the various shipwrecks that lurk beneath the lake's waters, including "Wings of Wind," a wooden schooner that sank in 1866.
Enjoy Chicago Summers at The Montrose
It's easy to enjoy Chicago summers when you live in an apartment community that is located near all of the action. To learn more about our available floor plans, contact The Montrose today.
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