Surrounded by beauty and breathtaking views, waterfront properties are high in demand for prospective homeowners seeking to get an overall boost in their health and well-being. Discover the many ways living on the beach can benefit you while learning how living in a luxury waterfront condo can amplify those benefits.
Gives You a Mental Boost
The feeling you get when you are laying back with your eyes closed, feeling the sun on your skin, breathing in the fresh ocean air, and listening to the sounds of the waves lapping against the shore is unmatched and researchers from Michigan State University have proven that these experiences can improve mental health. In a study designed to determine if living in blue or green spaces improved your mental state, researchers discovered that residents who lived in neighborhoods with ocean views reported less psychological distress than those residents that lived near forests or parks. Even after researchers broke down the demographics by age, sex, and personal income, the results still showed that living near water has greater mental health benefits.
These findings are supported by the views of Wallace J. Nichols, a marine biologist, who wrote a book explaining the connection the mind has with water. He believes we all have a “blue mind” that translates to “a mildly meditative state characterized by calm, peacefulness, unity, and a sense of general happiness and satisfaction with life in the moment” and that state is triggered when we’re in or near water. Nichols believes that water can heal the mind and body and that “our brains are hardwired to react positively to water and that being near it can calm and connect us, increase innovation and insight, and even heal what’s broken.” Scientifically, this has been proven with ocean air containing negatively charged hydrogen ions that help balance serotonin levels and decrease depression.
These are just two examples that support what many of us already know: living near or on the ocean promotes relaxation and therefore decreases anxiety, boosts creativity, and awakens compassionate thinking. And we haven’t even delved into the physical benefits.
Gets Your Body Moving
Head to any beach and you’ll more than likely see many people engaging in some form of physical activity while soaking up the sun’s rays and breathing in the fresh ocean air. A study from the University of Exeter in England showed that people who live close to a coast are more likely to meet physical activity guidelines that those that lived inland. This may be because living by a beach provides multiple ways for residents to engage in exercise. Whether you’re taking a stroll on the sand, swimming in the ocean water, playing beach volleyball, scuba dining, or enjoying any other seaside activity, there is always something to do when you live on a beach and that allows you to live a healthier lifestyle while having fun.
Physical benefits to living by or on the beach aren’t just about exercise either. Take deep breaths by the ocean and those breaths will help improve your respiratory system, which can mean improvements for asthma, bronchitis, sinus pressure, and coughing due to the negatively charged ions mentioned above. The vitamin D from the sun can also improve your autoimmune functionality, increase your endorphin levels, lower your risk of cancer, and enhance your bone health. Partake in any water activities and you’ll have the opportunity to soak up the salt and minerals in the water, which will detoxify your body and prevent skin infections, as well as help diminish scars and aging skin.
Provides It All with a Luxury Condo
If you are asking yourself what all of this has to do with living in a luxury condo on the beach, our response is that it has everything to do with it. Imagine experiencing all of the benefits of ocean living while also benefiting from the many perks of condo living? You can enjoy a nice cup of coffee or tea while absorbing the picturesque views of the ocean from your terrace and breathing in its fresh ocean air. You can glance in any direction and get an unobstructed view of the beach and ocean, far beyond what you’d expect. You can take part in any of the beach activities or just watch the sunset over the water, while still being able to enjoy the luxury amenities and privacy found in your high-rise luxury condo. At the Grandview at Bay Beach, residents will be able to take part in boating, kayaking, and waterfront/outdoor yoga on the lawn as part of the many luxury amenities offered in this waterfront condo on Fort Myers Beach, as well as enjoy a stroll in the 55-Acre nature preserve with three miles of walking/jogging paths.
If you’re a part-time resident, you can enjoy the fact that you won’t have to worry about your building’s maintenance and repairs because your condo association has you covered when you’re there and when you’re not.
Combining the benefits of living by the ocean with the luxury of living in bay beach condos offers the perfect equation for healthy and happy living, but only if you find the right location. Learn about the opportunity that awaits you on Fort Myers Beach with Grandview at Bay Beach.
