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Dallas has it a little warmer than most of the country come autumn, but we do get our chilly days here and there throughout November. They're usually a welcome respite from the Texas heat, but a cold, rainy fall day can really throw your workout routine off when you were hoping for a morning jog. Here are some ideas to maintain your fitness no matter the weather:
Indoor Exercise
One of the easiest ways to give your muscles a gym-quality workout at home is self-resistance. This is a simple matter of working out by exercising against your own strength.
For instance:
- Sit in your chair with hands on either side of your knees. Press your knees together with your hands while giving resistance with your thighs. This works a bit like a fly press.
- Press your palms together, fingers pointing up, thumb at your chest. Press hands together and slowly extend them forward, turning fingers outwards as you go, then back in. This works the same muscle group as a push-up.
- Put your hands on your knees while seated, palms down. Attempt to lift your knees while pressing them back down with your hands. This simulates crunches.
You never know what you're going to get with Texas weather come November, but whether it's too hot out for a run or too cold, there are some simple indoor aerobic exercises you can use to get your heart rate up.
- Stationary sprinting. You already know how to run in place. With stationary sprinting the idea is to lift your knees high and go as fast as you comfortably can.
- Squat thrust. Stand up straight, feet at shoulder width. Squat with your knees, hands on the floor and feet kicked back straight behind you into a push-up position. Then back up and back down for thirty seconds at a time.
The weather in Dallas, Texas is part of the fun. If you're looking for a Dallas apartment of your own where you can build your gym in an architecturally significant, modern home in the artsy, culturally diverse, historic Cedars neighborhood today, get in touch with us at South Side Flats to see some floor plans for what we have available.
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With summer just around the corner, now is the time to get your body in shape and ready for swimsuit season. Want to get the abs you have always dreamed of right in the comfort of your Dallas apartment? Check out the ab exercises below to flatten your stomach in no time.
Plank With Leg Raise
You can use this exercise to strengthen both your ab muscles and your glutes. Assume the planking position with your forearms resting on the floor, and your hands clasped directly below your head. Make sure your back is straight, and your abs are tightened. Tighten your glute and pull your leg up so that your foot is several inches off the floor. Keep your foot flexed and perform ten reps on each side.
Half-Seated Hip Circle
This exercise is great for engaging your obliques as well as the rest of your abdominal muscles. From a seated position, recline and lean back on your elbows. Keep your abs tight and cup your hips with your hands. Try to keep your pelvis as still as possible. Next, keep your back pressed down while you extend your legs to a 60-degree angle. With your toes pointed and your inner thighs tightly together, move both feet in large clockwise circles. Repeat ten times clockwise then another ten times counterclockwise.
Toe Taps
Toe Taps is a great ab workout for beginners, and it can be modified into a more difficult workout for those who are advanced. Start by lying on the ground with your arms resting at your sides. Pull your knees up to a 90-degree angle so that they are positioned over your abs. Take turns slowly lowering one leg at a time and then return it to the starting position. Continue to alternate with each leg; moving the leg in slow motion so that each rep takes about a minute. Start with 15 reps on each leg.
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Swimming is one of the best exercises. It provides a great cardio workout and tones your entire body. Swimming is also a refreshing way to beat the Dallas, Texas, heat. If you never learned to swim when you were a kid, you don't have to let that stop you. Here are some tips for learning how to swim as an adult:
Get Comfortable With the Water
Before you start learning swim strokes, give yourself time to get used to being in the water. Practice standing in shallow water. Inhale through your mouth, then place your face in the water and exhale underwater out of your mouth and nose. Lift your head out of the water to inhale, and repeat. Practice as long as you need to until you feel comfortable.
Pretend You Are a Fish
When you start practicing strokes, cultivate a mindset in which you are relaxed in the water. Don't fight against the water. Instead, glide through it as if you were a fish.
Try Wearing Goggles
Goggles make it possible to keep your eyes open in the water without any stinging. If you need vision correction, you can buy prescription goggles. Custom goggles that fit your exact prescription may be expensive, but you can find goggles online that have standard correction strengths that are relatively inexpensive and very helpful.
Practice Often
When learning to swim as an adult, you need to master many new complex skills. The more you can practice, the better. If you have access to a pool where you live, that would be ideal.
Have Fun
Learning to swim as an adult can be challenging, but it's also a blast. Moving through the water will feel different than anything you have ever done on land. Learn at a pace that is comfortable for you. Enjoy yourself! The more fun you have, the more relaxed you will be. Relaxation makes your strokes easier and more efficient.
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Roller skating is making a comeback for date nights and as a fun exercise option in North Texas. This fun-filled activity can be enjoyed at outdoor skating parks or at many indoor venues.
Baby boomers certainly remember racing down the pavement on four wheels with the scrapes and bruises as sure evidence of the outdoor fun and laughter. Even family night at the local roller skating rink was a thrill with music blasting while couples on dates slowly meander around the indoor rink holding hands and helping each other up after a clumsy tumble to the floor.
The Benefits of Roller Skating
When Millennials made inline skates and skateboarding popular in the 1980s, the old-fashioned roller skates took a back seat – but they are certainly making a comeback! An excellent aerobic exercise, roller skating provides moderate physical exertion that boosts oxygen intake and cardiovascular functioning. You actually get a complete aerobic workout when skating, burning 330 calories per hour while skating 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h) for a 143-pound person.
Also, roller skating will offer the same amount of physical exertion as jogging. Expect a reduction in body fat and a strengthening of your legs and core muscles. A great way to shake up your cardiovascular routines is to alternate between cycling, swimming, running, and skating. Chances are you won't soon get bored!
The Rise of Roller Skating Venues
Residents at South Side Flats are fortunate to be in the vicinity of multiple roller skating rinks, and the 5 Best Places to Roller Skate in Dallas offers details on how the face of roller skating has changed. You will find many options for Adults Only Night and Couples Skating to make date night fun and energetic. Today's roller skating venues are beefed with both 4-wheel and inline skate rentals and more:
- choreographed performances in-sync with music
- roller skating classes for beginners and advanced
- professional roller derby competitions
And don't rule out the free skating parks with smooth, concrete paths that are not only fun but are also an extremely interesting way to maneuver among the beautiful, architectural buildings in the city — without the worry of traffic.
If you're looking for the best in architecturally significant, modern apartment homes in the artsy, culturally diverse, and historic Cedars neighborhood, then South Side Flats is at the perfect Downtown Dallas location. The Cedars District area is teaming with venues to enjoy dinner, shopping, live music, and galleries. Contact us today to learn more about our luxury apartments in Dallas, TX.
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