Although we all want to be fit and healthy, many of us don’t exercise as much as we should do. This may be lack of motivation; it may also be lack of funds.
Add together the price of a gym membership, a few pieces of equipment for home use, the correct shoes and gear and possibly the services of a personal trainer, and it’s no wonder that so many think they can’t afford to get fit. The fact of it is that you can get fit for free, or for very little.
Exercising on a tight budget will still greatly help you to lose weight and get fit. Here are some tips to exercise frugally and keep your money in your wallet at the same time.
Walking and running are two of the best exercises you can do, and won’t cost you a penny.
Sports or gym equipment for home use are all well and good, if you use them! Many don’t, and offer them for sale in the classified ads at rock bottom prices. Check these regularly to grab yourself a bargain.
Your circle of friends can prove invaluable when trying to track down second hand gym equipment for the home. Also check out ads for garage sales and have a look around these. You can pick up great quality equipment for pennies, they are just glad to get rid of them.
A couple of gallon cartons of milk, as well as cans can easily be used as weights so make use of them.
Doing everyday jobs around your home such as raking the leaves in your yard will raise a sweat and burn calories.
Find a suitable space in your home and do some push ups and press ups. Free, easy and effective.
If you want a structured exercise program, get yourself one of the many free exercise videos available on the internet.
I hope I have shown you that exercising frugally is the way to go. Don’t waste a heap of cash on losing weight and getting fit. You are meant to be shedding pounds not dollars!
Besides Exercise, this author additionally regularly gives advice about elliptical fitness equipment and exercise equipment as seen on TV.
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