We’re a few weeks into the new year, which means many people’s workout and weight loss resolutions for 2021 are in full swing. For residents at The Lakes of Valparaiso, the 24-hour fitness center offers a variety of cardio, weight, and exercise equipment to get in shape and be the very best versions of themselves.
Opened in 2016 off of Evans Avenue in Valparaiso, The Lakes of Valparaiso provide luxury apartments and everyday amenities to residents looking for a community with everything they could need. The 24-hour fitness center is no exception. Located in the clubhouse, where The Lakes of Valparaiso hosts special events and holiday dinners year-round, the fitness center is a convenient amenity right in their residents’ backyard.
“When residents are looking for an apartment community, those amenities included in what they pay are really important to them,” said Kelly Reed-Stubblefield, Community Manager at The Lakes of Valparaiso. “When they move in, we find that residents will cancel their existing gym memberships to take advantage of our fitness center.
“They don’t want the hassle of having to drive somewhere, so residents are able to walk out their door and just get right to it.”
Featuring spacious areas and a streamlined layout, the fitness center has a wide variety of equipment to meet residents’ workout needs. Cardio machines like bikes, ellipticals, and treadmills line up along the large windows overlooking the community pool and the natural scenery that The Lakes of Valparaiso boasts. Weight machines for targeting specific areas of the body sit in the middle of the fitness center, while benches and a large assortment free weights are available for personalized workouts.
Mats for stretching and workouts like yoga and Pilates are available, along with more free weights, medicine balls, kettleballs, and, for fans of step aerobics and jumping exercises, step platforms for unstructured workouts.
“We also have cycling, which has been very popular, so people will put their programs up on the TV and spend their workouts cycling, or following yoga and Pilates classes on the big screen,” Stubblefield said. “We have everything that people can find in another gym, and it’s right in their backyard.”
Residents have taken full advantage of the 24-hour access to the center. Just a short, scenic walk from the apartments, residents can come and go as they please by using their key fobs to access the fitness center. Stubblefield emphasized the importance of having this amenity, especially during a time when everyone’s health is on their mind.
“I think this past year has made everyone much more aware of their health and how important it is to take care of yourself,” she said. “We’ve seen so many new faces in recent months, so people are really starting to think, ‘This is the year of me, and I’m going to take care of me.’”
“Whether it’s eating right or working out, focusing on yourself is really important,” Stubblefield continued. “Plus, residents are able to bring in two guests at a time, so for people who work out best with friends or work out buddies, it’s a great chance to meet your goals for the year.”
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks and social distancing are required. While The Lakes of Valparaiso have had to put a pause on their events for the time being, Stubblefield is looking forward to offering yoga classes in the future, led by one of their own residents.
“We have a resident who’s a yoga instructor and she approached us about leading some yoga classes in the fitness center,” Stubblefield said. “We’re looking forward to offering those classes, something that traditionally they would have to pay for but can now enjoy right here in our community.”
For more information about The Lakes of Valparaiso or to book a tour, please visit their website here.
