The survey finds half (50 percent) of Baby Boomers currently renting do not anticipate buying a home in the future, up eight points from 2016.

 
The latest “Profile of Today’s Renter” reveals that affordability remains the dominant factor driving renter behavior.

Multi-Family Rental Research:

50% Baby Boomers currently renting do not anticipate buying a home in the future

Of that 50 percent, 35 percent have no interest in owning

15 percent say they cannot afford to own but have some interest

19% of Gen Xers (aged 38-52) study respondents lacked interest in home homeownership

Read the whole Renters Report from Freddie Mac.

Rental satisfaction continues to run high across the country. A significant and growing majority of renters – 66 percent – are satisfied with the overall rental experience.

“America’s renters overwhelmingly see renting as more affordable and the right choice for them – right now,” said VP David Brickman, Executive Vice President and Head of Freddie Mac Multifamily Groups.

Renting becomes a much more attractive option when the top three apartment amenities are met:

1. Parking
2. Pool(s)
3. Residential gym

To retain tenants, attract high quality consumers and connect communities, provide your tenants, clients and customers with well-branded well-designed fitness centers with the perfect wide array of amenities.

Keep Up With Demands for Wellness

The National Multifamily Housing Council and Kingsley Associates last year surveyed approximately 120,000 renters at 3,280 apartment communities nationwide to gauge their interest in specific communal amenities. While on-site parking is everyone’s first request, these wellness and safety offerings are common demands:

83% want a pool on property

82% request a well-equipped fitness center

80% demand safe security access

67% want community Wi-Fi

47% look for a business center

If locations are more or less the same between competing properties, wellness and fitness amenities have a big impact in competitive rent pricing as well as tenant satisfaction.

The National Apartment Association (NAA) is the leading voice for the rental housing industry and a trusted partner and advocate committed to serving 160 affiliates, 75,000 member companies and the 9.25 million rental housing units globally.

San Diego, California

March 21-23, 2018

Sidestep seasonal colds and flu in all the indoor spaces at the trade show this year by washing your hands frequently and adopting several other healthy habits as you present or roam the trade floor.

There’s a whole lot of sniffling going on within the giant trade show walls this year! Take control of your health and trim your time spent feeling under the weather. The more frequently you wash your hands, the lower your risk of becoming sick.

Colds and flu are caused by viruses — not bacteria — so banking on antibacterial soap as a safeguard against colds and flu won’t be effective.

What works however, is constantly supplying your healthy body with what it needs most, including adequate sleep and a constant supply of nutrients to help ensure your body can resist pathogens it encounters.

5 Ways to Avoid a Cold at IHRSA

Sneeze into your elbow. Mom was so right when she warned you to “cover your mouth!” Cold and flu germs are primarily spread via droplets released in the air when someone who is ill coughs, sneezes or talks. Avoid touching surfaces that already have major germs on them, like elliptical machine handles at the gym, or shaking hands at the show without washing them in between meetings.

Add honey. Tea or any warming and hydrating beverage can help soothe a sore throat, suppress a cough, and calm the overall commotion of a cold or flu. Honey coats the throat and relieves irritation while its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties go to work fighting viral infections.

Eat more garlic. But not on the trade show floor! Cushing or cutting garlic cloves generates a sulfur compound known as allicin, which has antiviral, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties and is oft-credited as the star component that gives garlic its all-around stellar healing repertoire. Available only from raw garlic, choose a preparation where you add garlic at the end of cooking to tap its full medicinal power.

Stop touching your face! Thanks again, Mom. One study from the University of California, Berkeley, found that the typical person makes the hand-to-face connection an average of 16 times per hour. If you refrain from touching your eyes, nose and lips, you drastically reduce the likelihood of a virus entering your system.

Try ginseng. Canadian researchers gave 279 adults either a daily placebo or 400 milligrams a day of ginseng. Four months later, the ginseng group had contracted considerably fewer colds. University of Connecticut researchers repeated the study and arrived at the same conclusion, deeming ginseng “a safe, natural means for preventing acute respiratory illness.”

Stay-Healthy Tips 

soOlis and our sales and marketing teams hope to to see you washing your hands at IHRSA’s trade show this week in San Diego, CA. Learn about how to incorporate Artificial Intelligence into your health and fitness business, too.

Let’s face it: An attractive lean body is good for your libido and your energy level.

Couples That Sweat Together, Stay Together

Firm up, gain confidence and engage with your partner by performing popular activities together – both in and out of the gym. Try yoga and Body Pump class together, or tennis doubles and lifting weights at home.

Even if you live in a multi-family unit or a small apartment, be active together. Maybe book a couples’ massage or a ski lesson – we’d love to hear about your Valentine’s Day Couples Workouts.

Exercise, Sex and Your Brain

When you moderately exercise, the release of endorphins – those feel-good hormones or feelings of pleasure that are created and released in your brain – help create the surefire recipe for a superior love life.

Exercise produces chemicals in the brain that evoke feelings of happiness, reduce stress, and also increase arousal. Several studies show that men and women who exercise together regularly do report better (and more frequent) sex with their partners.

Maybe take a dance class together or join a gym and share a personal trainer. Go easy, but go together as a couple who might move mountains – together.

One of the best things about exercising at the gym or using home exercise equipment side-by-side is that you really do not have to be performing the same activities to get the physical jolt of being together. You do not have to be have to be at the same fitness level to participate in effective couples workouts, according to studies.

We asked some of our favorite exercise experts for their ideas on how to workout as a couple for Valentine’s Day, and received awesome suggestions on how to make each others’ hearts race!

• Try a fitness skill neither one of you has dared to try yet

• Create the ultimate home gym and meet for exercise dates

• Purchase a special personal training package for two

• Be open-minded and keep your partner’s needs (goals, comfort level) in mind

Have no fear, happy couples. Even exercising side-by-side or coming together for the last 15 minutes of stretching may potentially increase your attractiveness and commitment to each other.

Valentine’s Day Workouts That Really Work

Firm up, gain confidence and engage with your partner by performing popular activities together, both in and out of the gym. From yoga and Body Pump classes to doubles tennis and snowshoe excursions, sweating together brings you closer. Research proves it.

Remember this Valentine’s Day, working out as a team might include your whole family, office mates, parents and best friends. When winter hibernation mode kicks in, you’ll need support from your workout buddies to get moving again.

Couples workouts don’t have to just come once a year. Working out with your romantic partner can benefit your body weight, self-esteem and your relationship. The couple that plays together stays together.

Set up a new home gym together for Valentine’s Day; there are many exercise options for working up a sweat together. Now, grab your honey and go for a hike.

Ask soOlis sports and marketing services to help you plan and develop your future content marketing initiatives.

Precor Discovery Line:

DS Abdominal

DS Back Extension

DS Bicep Curl

DS Chest Press

DS Inner Thigh

DS Lat Pulldown

DS Lateral Raise

DS Leg Extension

DS Leg Press

DS Outer Thigh

DS Prone Leg Curl

DS Rear Deltoid Pec Fly

DS Rotary Torso

DS Seated Dip

DS Seated Leg Curl

DS Seated Row

DS Shoulder Press

DS Tricep Extension

BH Fitness:

BH Duals

FreeMotion:

FreeMotion New Epic Strength Line

To see a true comparison between the different fitness manufactures strength line go to soOlis.com of click the link to see an example of a the product comparisons.

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‘ We couldn’t be more pleased with the breadth of our brand offerings and our new partnership with Life Fitness.” says Mr., Burgess “After experiencing Life Fitness’s Chicago, II manufacturing facilities last month, I know why they are the industry’s global leader of fitness products they are absolutely driven by product quality.” “To my knowledge, Life Fitness is the only fully certified ISO-9001 company in the fitness industry.

About Life Fitness

Life Fitness is the global leader in fitness equipment. The company manufactures and sells strength and cardiovascular equipment under the brand names Life Fitness and Hammer Strength and distributes its equipment in more than 120 countries. Headquartered outside of Chicago, in Schiller Park, IL, Life Fitness is a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC).

About Heartline

Since 1983, Heartline’s promise has been to design, distribute and service the highest quality of strength training and cardiovascular systems available. Through Heartline’s dealer and direct sales network, our products are sold internationally in Europe, Asia, South America, the United States and Canada. Our clients include such high profile organizations as: Associa, Marriott Hotels, and Kettler, Lincoln Properties, Paradigm Companies, Fairfax County Public School System, and the United States Supreme Court.

Cardio Gym IHRSA 2011

Cross Circuit Pro

“This cycle honors those who courageously live with cancer on a daily basis,” said Mike Olson, Executive Vice President of Retail for Johnson Health Tech NA. “We are honored and humbled to support such an important foundation, whose mission is not only to inspire and empower cancer survivors, but to take preventative steps through education and an active lifestyle. We’ve put the same passion and excellence into our line of LIVESTRONG Fitness equipment, allowing people to take responsibility for their own health and join the fight against a disease that is sometimes preventable.”

LS28IC Special-Edition Indoor Cycle

When it comes to looks and performance, the LS28IC is truly stunning. The cycle features an exclusive LIVESTRONG Fitness design package, which includes the famous yellow and black color scheme so widely associated with the LIVESTRONG brand. The cycle also incorporates a number of subtle, yet purposeful design features, including a number “28” badge on the front fork, honoring the 28 million people living with cancer, and seven stars on the seat post to represent Armstrong’s record-breaking seven Tour de France wins. In addition to

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ADD ONE: LIVESTRONG^® Fitness to Release Limited-Edition Indoor Cycle

these exclusive design elements, each of the 500 cycles will come with a Certificate of Authenticity indicating its actual production number, and the first 150 cycles sold will come with an autographed picture of Lance Armstrong himself.

“The exclusive look of this special edition indoor cycle is something we’re very proud to offer to all of the LIVESTRONG supporters and enthusiasts out there,” said Olson. “The LIVESTRONG name means so many different things to different people, but it universally symbolizes inspiration for better health and a better life; the LS28IC truly brings that to life.”

Beyond the stunning design, the LS28IC is a premium quality indoor cycle, featuring a heavy-duty steel frame and commercial-grade 40-lb. flywheel for the smoothest, most durable riding motion, as well as wrapped handlebars and dual-sided SPD pedals with toe clips to simulate a true road riding experience.

The LS28IC can be pre-ordered at LIVESTRONGFitness.com for January delivery. For more information, visit: http://www.livestrongfitness.com/category/livestrong-cycles/.

About Johnson Health Tech North America

Johnson Health Tech, the fourth largest fitness equipment manufacturer in the world, is home to some of the most respected brands in the fitness industry, including: Matrix, Vision, AFG, Horizon and LIVESTRONG, through a partnership with the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The company manufactures a wide assortment of fitness equipment for both commercial and residential use, including treadmills, elliptical trainers, exercise bikes and strength training equipment.

About LIVESTRONG

Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong and based in Austin, Texas, LIVESTRONG fights for the 28 million people around the world living with cancer today. LIVESTRONG connects individuals to the support they need, leverages funding and resources to spur innovation and engages communities and leaders to drive social change. Known for the iconic yellow wristband, LIVESTRONG’s mission is to inspire and empower anyone affected by cancer.  For more information about LIVESTRONG, visit www.LIVESTRONG.org.

Phys Ed: Brains and Brawn

Initially, the amenity packages will include:

• Grand Opening Services.
• In-Services.
• Guest Promotion Packages For Local Energy Clubs.
• Personal Training Services.
• Group Exercise Programs and Events.
• Preventive Maintenance Service Contracts.
• Facility Management Contracts.

“As always, Heartline’s goal is to help its clients foster stronger, more meaningful, and engaging relationships with their customers through more interactive fitness products and services,” says Mr. Burgess.    “By teaming with ProFit, we’re now able to provide our customers the comprehensive fitness solutions they need and deserve.”  In addition to ProFit, Rich Manley and his partner, Bob Wagner, also own all the area Energy Fitness health clubs, www.theenergyclub.com.

The Energy Club’s flagship facility is situated in Arlington, Virginia and they also boast a full complement of executive clubs in Washington, DC and Silver Spring, MD.   The Energy Club is a friendly neighborhood gym in Shirlington Village that offers premium services; expert personal training; fun group exercise classes; sports teams; and a variety of outdoor adventures.  “At The Energy Club, we pride ourselves on providing the most professional, fun, workout experience in the Washington-metropolitan area,” says Rich Manley, president of ProFit and The Energy Club.    “Together with Heartline, we want to share our expertise and Energy Club assets to help clients of Heartline to raise their total fitness experience,” says Mr. Manley.

For more information regarding our amenity packages please contact Heartline at sales@heartlinefitness.com or by calling us at 301-921-0661.

About ProFit

ProFit is a company dedicated to providing expert consulting, development and turn-key management services to the fitness industry.  Led by Rich Manley, president of ProFit and The Energy Club, Mr. Manley has over 25 years of senior management experience in the health and wellness industry.   Previous to founding ProFit and The Energy Club, he was president of The Fitness Company, a 78 facility chain of health clubs.

About Heartline

Since 1983, Heartline’s promise has been to design, distribute and service the highest quality of strength training and cardiovascular systems available.   Through Heartline’s dealer and direct sales network, our training products are sold internationally in Europe, Asia, South America, the United States and Canada.    Our clients include such high profile organizations as:  New Orleans Saints, New Jersey Devils, Marriott Hotels, Kettler, Lincoln Properties, The JBG Companies, Paradigm Companies, Fairfax County Public School System, and The United States Supreme Court.