5 Budget Friendly Ways to Break a Sweat
1. Buy used equipment. Not only is it better for the budget but it’s also better for the environment to re-use someone’s pre-loved exercise equipment rather than buying new. Use equipment can be found at many sporting stores, online on e-bay or Craig list, or in the local paper. Just buy with caution and beware of scams.
2. Buy affordable equipment. Don’t be conned into buying a whole home gym the size of the garage when a couple of hand weights might just do. Or be creative and make your own – can of baked beans can easily do as weights, or milk/water bottles filled with varying levels of water – just make sure they are secured with duct tape to avoid having an accidental shower during the workout.
3. Instead of expensive gyms, head for the local recreational department often found in community recreational centers, high schools, and colleges. Often local residents will be offered discounted fitness classes.
4. Check out exercise DVDs from the library or local video shop. Or again, buy used. Another budget way of obtaining a library of exercise DVDs is to get together with a few friends and pool your resources.
5. Turn everyday activities into exercise: walking, gardening, taking the stairs, park a couple blocks away from shops and walk, playing with children and grandchildren.
(source: September issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource)
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