Exercising in Your First Apartment: How to Use Resistance Bands

August 12, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If you like aerobics or yoga, you most likely prefer to use a minimal amount of exercise equipment. For the latter type of exercise, resistance bands are a great addition to any in-apartment gym. They’re also great for anaerobic exercises, making them incredibly versatile. According to one study, using resistance bands can triple your gains…

Pros and Cons: In-Apartment Gym vs. Gym Membership

May 12, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

In our Pros and Cons series, we weigh the advantages and disadvantages of important decisions that apartment dwellers are making every day. If you don’t have a gym in your apartment building but you want to exercise with gym equipment, you’re probably thinking about creating an in-apartment gym or getting a gym membership. If you…

Infographic: Easy At Home Workouts

October 17, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Working out at home doesn’t always seem like the easiest idea. BUT, it’s much cheaper than a gym membership (aka your “home gym” aka your apartment is free!) and you can absolutely get a great workout in without leaving home. Keep in mind to be contentious of neighbors beneath you (especially when it comes to any…