Summer heat presents a real challenge in terms of health and fitness. That’s why we're offering some tips we hope our Pine View Village community members in Flagstaff, Arizona, can find useful.

Innovative Ways to Stay Hydrated

Perhaps the single greatest impediment to exercise during the dog days of summer is keeping H20 levels optimum. Heat and exertion equal the loss of bodily fluids, i.e., sweat. But bottled water gets boring after consuming a few dozen. While the body needs water for healthy functioning, the mind craves something more.

Consider stopping for a quick slushy at your favorite convenience store before a brisk walk, jog, run or hitting the local fitness center. Granted, these drinks have a few calories. The famous 8-ounce Blue Raspberry Slush Puppy reportedly contains 119 calories and 30 grams of carbohydrates. Calories well spent after a gazillion bottles of water! Other options include apple juice—or your favorite healthy beverage—over ice in a sealed Yeti or long-chill container.

Time Your Outdoor Exercise

Sunrise in Arizona runs in the first quarter of 5 a.m. during June. That may seem way too early to get up and invigorate the body. But early morning walks, jogs, yoga and other forms of cardio may be best suited for sunrise. That’s because you can enjoy a more quiet environment and heightened mindfulness with fewer distractions. Early morning exercise can also help improve mental and physical well-being. The alternative is having to endure the blazing hot sun and additional noise.

Consider a Water Sport

Competitive swimming, water polo and river rafting are excellent ways to get the blood flowing. Swimming is said to work every muscle in the body and improve cardio health as well. Rafting is exhilarating. If you aren't interested in rafting or joining a formal sports organization, an evening dip in the pool works wonders. Consider counting your laps the way a Fitbit counts steps.

Avoid Sustained Training Sessions

The hot summer sun taxes the body’s water retention at a high rate. Continuous, rigorous effort can cause quick dehydration, cramping and generally unsafe health conditions. It’s okay to do shorter exercise sessions over the summer months. Consider having one 30-minute session in the morning and another after the day cools off a bit. Remember, play it safe.

We hope our Pine View Village community members find these summer health and fitness tips useful. If you or a friend would like more information about our Flagstaff apartments, call us today.

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Wintry weather often heralds an onslaught of neutral colors in fashion, especially after the holidays are over. After a few weeks of this monochromatic lull, anyone can start feeling a bit bored of the color schemes that they see around them. Though the selections at your local home design store can be a bit bland between January and March, you can still employ a few tips and tricks to warm up your Flagstaff, AZ apartment.

Get Indoor Plants

Indoor plants create instant vivacity in your wintry abode. Not only it is refreshing to see greenery when the landscape outside is leafless and gray, but indoor plants offer the following benefits:

• The color green is known to boost moods.
• Plants naturally detox the air of volatile organic compounds like formaldehyde. They also provide fresh oxygen to keep you alert!
• Taking care of a living thing like plants can decrease feelings of sadness, a common feeling associated with winter.
• Plants naturally increase humidity in the air, which slows down the spread of illness. It's especially dry in the winter, so having a few plants around will help prevent respiratory problems and keep your skin hydrated.

Keeping plants with you all year round will help you feel more healthy. You'll also maintain a consistently cheerful environment of life and natural beauty.

Use Colorful Throws

Just like green plants add a splash of color, have some fun by adding a few colorful throws to your couch and bed. Bright throws will keep you warm while watching TV and make the color palette in your apartment more interesting and fun. Get bold with some bold blues and yellows to kick the frosty feelings of winter to the curb.

Are you looking for a place to live that's packed with amenities? Check all the floor plans available at Pine View Village Apartments today! Call us at (844) 807-1412.

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From Your Flagstaff Apartments to the Homes of Your Loved One: Gifts That Will Fit in Anywhere

There is nothing that says "great gift" like pampering items. While you can pay a fortune to buy things like bath salts from high end stores, you can make this type of gift yourself. Start with epsom salts and add 2 to 3 drops of essential oil, then blend well. Pour the bath salts in a glass mason jar and tie with a ribbon.

Tea or Coffee Basket

Start with a simple basket from the dollar store, and then have fun picking out single serve tea bags, coffees or hot cocoa mixes. Choose a charming mug that suits the personality of the recipient and nestle the mixes inside it. Scatter some extra treats like crackers or biscotti around the basket. 

Snacks They'll Love

There may be no gift more popular than snacks today. Cookies are always a big hit, so consider arranging 2 or 3 types of cookies on a decorative tray from the dollar store. Use plastic wrap to protect and put a decorative bow on top for a gift that will always be welcomed.

Looking for a comfortable and elegant apartment home in the Flagstaff area? Check out Pine View Village in La Plaza Vieja today. Call to learn more about the available apartment homes today. 

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