HOME…A pretty and luxurious home… that’s the desire of all. As more people are educated, they are earning more; hence a change is noticed in their lifestyles. A few amenities like the presence of a gym or a swimming pool in a gated community were considered as a luxury but over the time, this concept has taken a turn. Now these two are considered as a necessity in modern and luxurious gated communities.
1. Health and Wellness taking Forefront
It is noticed that people have become more conscious about their health post pandemic and it is still continued till today. People have realised the importance of physical and mental fitness and their focus on overall wellness has increased. Some activities which we have been flirting earlier are being taken seriously. People have become more careful about their diet and conscious about their health, mental as well as physical. When it comes to physical health, a lot of exercise or physical activity is needed to stay fit and fine. It was then that a gym and a swimming pool, in the gated communities started gaining traction. These amenities which were considered as a luxury, prior to the pandemic, have become a necessity.
2. Amenities Becoming Necessary with Changing Lifestyles
Today’s life has become too hectic for most of us with no-time-to-think schedules, the stressed up work state and the no-place-to-escape traffic. The people, in the midst of this busy lifestyle want to escape and the amenities like a gym and the swimming pool have come into play. They help the people to unwind and rejuvenate. These two factors are mostly looked upon by the homebuyers because they are now considered as a necessity rather than a luxury. Such amenities and many others, demand huge spaces which are hard to find in the city. These are especially found in the gated communities which are a bit away from the chaos of the city. The homebuyers of today also need more open spaces, more lifestyle amenities, more luxuries and spacious houses. This changing lifestyle needs changing amenities.
3. Relax, Rejuvenate and Refresh
These words go synonymous with a swimming pool which is considered as a necessity by the millennials. For them, it is no more a luxury. This lot of youngsters prefer to live a luxurious and healthy lifestyle. They look for gated communities which are adorned with luxurious amenities and facilities. Their list of necessities has also taken a turn and one such necessity is a swimming pool. This necessity is admired by all, kids and adults alike, each one can enjoy a leisure time during the weekend or whenever they feel to refresh and rejuvenate. There are a number of benefits of swimming and a few are mentioned here.
3.1. Spend Quality Time
Swimming is a stress buster and you can spend a few hours of quality time with your family and friends. Kids are fond of swimming. They get attracted towards the pool and you get a chance to keep them off the gadgets for a while. If not with the family, then you can have ‘me time’ where you can enjoy a great pool float, take a long swim, just letting off all the stress and the worries and in turn, the pool will have a calming effect on your body and your mind.
3.2. A Recreational Activity
Those who are good in swimming can enjoy it as a recreational activity because it can provide you with a low-impact workout and it’s a good way to relax and feel good. This activity can be taken up by people of all ages. Breaststroke, backstroke, sidestroke and freestyle are the common swimming styles in recreational swimming.
3.3. Health Benefits
Since one has to push and move the whole body against the resistance of the water, it is considered to be a great workout. It helps to build endurance and keeps your heart rate up. With swimming, you can maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs. It helps to tone your muscles and builds strength.
4. Gym for Health
This is another element whose reference has changed. Nowadays, people don’t consider the presence of a gym in a gated community as a luxury. It has become the necessity of life. First preference is given to a gym in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle and then comes jogging and cycling. Those who can’t perform all these activities opt for morning and evening walks. This is the necessity of both the genders. Homebuyers prefer to purchase a house in a gated community which has a gym and a swimming pool. These are the necessities. The other amenities fall in the category of luxuries. People are more inclined towards fitness and want to live a healthy life with a sound mind. The availability of a loaded gym serves this purpose.
The benefits one gets from regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore and each one benefits from exercise irrespective of age, sex or physical ability. There are a number of benefits that people obtain after joining a gym. A few are mentioned here.
4.1. Manages Weight
Exercise helps to manage weight, the more intense the activity, the more calories are burnt. Attending gym regularly provides ample benefits but a chip of time spent in exercise is also good because any amount of activity is better than none at all.
4.2. Improved Health
Joining a gym and attending it regularly can help improve your cardiovascular system, strengthen your muscles, boost your mental health and decrease the odds that might nudge other health conditions. Your workouts will strengthen your heart and allow it to pump more efficiently with less strain. They will also reduce your risk of injury and illness as well as preventing osteoporosis.
4.3. Improves Mood and Boosts Energy
Any type of physical activity or a gym session stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier, more relaxed and less anxious. It helps your cardio-vascular system to work more efficiently by delivering oxygen and nutrients to your tissues properly. You will have more energy if the health of your heart and lungs is maintained.
5. Final Word
To conclude, we can say that the above mentioned amenities, gym and swimming pool impart a number of benefits to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Hence these amenities should be considered as a necessity and not a luxury.
Written by
Kishore Reddy