We want you to get the most out of the on-site amenities found at our upscale apartments in Webb City and Joplin. Active people who love to maintain their fitness level or achieve their fitness goals have access to a modern fitness center at many of our properties.
Our guide helps you maximize the fitness center attached to your apartment complex in Webb City or Joplin. We’re happy to help you live your best life.
Develop a Routine
Some apartments may have limited hours to access the fitness center. Others have 24/7 access. Make sure to ask what the hours are and how to access the fitness center when you take a tour.
Determine the best times to go to the fitness center based on your daily and weekly routine and the times other people use the facility. You might find it better to go in the early morning before the kids are awake after you take them to school, or later at night after they’re asleep. If you don’t have children, you can develop a routine based on work, spending time with friends, or other obligations throughout the week.
Whatever routine you choose, stick with it as best you can so that your body gets used to the exercise. There may be weeks when the routine is off. However, maintaining regular exercise and routines can keep your body acclimated to the physical exertion and the other demands of the week.
Useful Apps and Technology
There are many useful apps and technology to help you achieve your fitness goals. The simplest is the stopwatch function on your smartphone to keep track of time when using workout equipment. A timer can also help you monitor when to take breaks and drink water.
Other tools you can use include:
A fitness tracker can track your steps on a treadmill along with the distance you’ve walked and the calories burned. When you’re not working out, fitness trackers can also monitor your sleep to give you a bigger picture of your fitness level and overall health. Connect the tracker with an app to keep your long-term goals on pace.
A heart rate monitor displays your heart rate to let you know if you hit your target heart rate during exercise for optimal performance.
A high-quality smartwatch can combine the features of a heart rate monitor and fitness tracker with the added benefit of having music controls and smartphone notifications.
Workout planners provide personalized workout plans tailored to your fitness goals, experience level, and available equipment. They often include video demonstrations and progress-tracking features.
Nutrition tracking apps help you make sure you’re getting enough nutrients to fuel your exercise. Are you drinking enough water? Do you get enough protein? What workout supplements might be the best for you? The best nutrition apps can easily track calories, protein, fat, and carbs with a large library of information. Always make sure to consult with a doctor before starting any workout routine.
Online training videos and digital coaches can help you stay motivated through a weekly workout routine and a long-term fitness plan.
Create an Effective Workout With Available Equipment
Before you lift a single weight, define your fitness goals. What do you want to achieve every week? What about six months from now? A year from now? Your goals and consulting with your doctor will help you dictate how hard each workout will be and what exercises you will do.
Warm up before each workout with light stretches for 10 minutes. Then, for at least 10 minutes, focus on the core of your workout routine. With the fitness center at our apartments in Joplin, you have a couple of ways to do this. You can center on one piece of equipment for that workout, such as upper-body (arm day) or lower-body (leg day) equipment. Later in the week, move to a different piece of equipment. Or, do a circuit of all of the equipment in the room for a full-body workout every day you work out. Finish your routine with cool-down stretches.
This is just a basic guide. Consult with your chosen fitness apps and your doctor about what’s best for you.
Essentials to Bring With You to the Fitness Center
Your workout routine will be generally short, and you’re near your home. You should still bring a few things with you to the fitness center to make your exercise routine more efficient.
- A water bottle to stay hydrated during your workout.
- A couple of towels, one to wipe down the equipment and one to keep yourself dry.
- Earbuds to listen to your workout playlist.
- Fitness tracker and heart rate monitor to make your routine more effective.
- Sanitizing wipes to wipe down the equipment handles.
- Workout gloves to protect your hands if you’re lifting weights.
Motivating Yourself to Stay With the Routine
Working out is a short-term activity, but you need to maintain a routine for long-term success. We’ve got a few tips for keeping yourself motivated throughout your fitness regimen.
- Set achievable, realistic goals that build on each other.
- Track progress using your chosen fitness app.
- Reward yourself for your hard work, such as watching a movie, buying a new outfit, or spending more time with your favorite hobby.
- Find a workout buddy or accountability partner to help keep you moving forward with your fitness goals.
- Mix up workouts to prevent boredom, such as leg day followed by arm day, and then perhaps hitting the pool for a water workout.
- Find workout videos that speak to your needs and your goals.
- Be patient because long-term success takes time. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t see results right away.
- Use positive affirmations and positive self-talk to boost confidence.
Work Out at Your Apartment Complex in Webb City
Take advantage of your apartment’s on-site fitness center. Contact us to schedule a tour of our apartments in Webb City or Joplin. We look forward to meeting you!
