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Article Series: Exercise & Fitness
What Are The Most Effective Ways
To Exercise & Get Into Shape?
Workout
Regimen's That
Won’t Break Your Budget
It’s important to find new activities to incorporate
into your exercise regimen to keep your mind and body challenged,
but some fitness trends can be expensive. To ease the strain
on your wallet, here’s a list of seven free and inexpensive
workout ideas that won’t empty your savings account!
Indoor Rock Climbing
Rock climbing may seem like an odd Iron-man type of activity
but the demands it places on the body end up providing a fantastic
workout. You’ll need strength, flexibility, and a sense of
humor as you scale specially built walls with total heights
of thirty feet or more. Safety is vital and all climbers are
required to wear helmets, climbing shoes, and safety lines
to prevent dangerous falls. Indoor rock climbing can range
from $15-$30 but it’s cheaper if you have your own shoes. Call
ahead and ask if there are discounts available.
Rollerblading in the Local Park
This is an absolutely fantastic workout for the hips, thighs
and buttocks, especially if your park has inclines to challenge
you. The best part is that it’s totally free! The majority
of public parks welcome rollerbladers but checking before skating
is a good idea. Remember that you do skate at your own risk,
so exercise caution, especially around large groups or playgrounds
with small children.
Take a Trial Class
Nearly all studios and gyms will allow you to try out their
facilities and classes if you are interested in possibly joining.
Find a gym that offers a class that interests you and explain
you’d like to try it out. Nine times out of ten you will be
allowed to take the class for free and get a stellar workout
at the same time.
Rent a Bike
Bicycle riding is an excellent way to shape up the legs but
if the bike you owned was in the sixth grade, you can still
get in on the benefits by renting a bike from a local shop
and tooling around town. In larger cities bike shops frequently
offer tours or suggestions for routes, so check out the local
place and rent a bike for a couple of hours. This usually costs
between $8-$20 and there may be a small fee involved to release
you from any responsibility for accidents or damage.
Use Your Tax Dollars
You get sucked dry of tax dollars on almost every paycheck,
so it’s time to make those taxes work for you. Check with your
local Department of Recreation and find out about county facilities
that are available for public use. Many local governments set
aside money to fund public tennis courts, swimming centers,
softball fields, and more. As a citizen you have the right
to use any of these resources during business hours, though
some may require calling ahead to make a reservation. Find
nearby public tennis courts, grab a buddy, and go play a couple
of sets. It cost you absolutely nothing – except those precious
tax dollars.
Get a One Day Pass
All gyms offer some kind of program where you can check out
the facilities and services, and frequently this program is
in the form of a one-day pass. Call a gym that you’re interested
in and let them know of your interest. Ask if they offer temporary
passes for guests to evaluate the gym. The answer is yes almost
every time. Take your one-day pass and make the most of it
– take a class, try out new machines, and definitely use the
sauna. You get to check out the gym and add some variety to
your routine at the same time!
Do Some Good and Exercise At the Same Time
Call your local animal shelter and check to see if they use
volunteer walkers to help with the animals. Many times these
shelters are understaffed and need the help of volunteers to
give proper care to each animal. By donating your time to walk
dogs, you give animals the chance to enjoy life outside the
shelter and fit in a workout at the same time. Doing good for
others and exercising at the same time? Getting fit has never
felt this rewarding!
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