Want to get in shape but don't have tons of money to spend on gym memberships and workout resources? No worries. Here are 4 ways to get healthy on a budget.
It may seem that being in the best shape of your life requires having money to hire a personal trainer or a personal chef – but this simply is not true.
You do not need to have a lot of money or be a celebrity to get into the best shape of your life. In fact, you can get healthy even on a low budget.
In this post, we'll be sharing our top tips for getting healthy on a budget. Let's get started.
1. Workout From Home
You may not want to pay a monthly gym fee, get locked into a contract, and go through the hassle that comes with joining a gym.
Why not try to create your own gym at home?
Now, this does not have to be a pricey project. Instead of purchasing brand new equipment, look for deals online.
Many classified websites, like Craigslist, will give you the opportunity to purchase bargain equipment like dumbbells, exercise balls, resistance bands, and even cardio and weight lifting equipment. You will definitely save money purchasing used exercise equipment vs. purchasing brand new equipment.
Maybe you do not want to create your own home gym? That’s no problem either.
Use your surroundings. Opt for using canned foods, milk jugs, and water bottles as weights to burn fat and tone your body.
2. Make Housework a Workout
You may not know it, but doing housework can be quite the workout.
Chores like mowing the lawn in the summer, shovelling the snow in the winter, vacuuming, washing windows, dusting, and sweeping all burn calories and can provide an excellent cardiovascular workout.
Just by cleaning the floors in your house, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping, can burn up to 100 calories in twenty minutes. Make these activities enjoyable by throwing some high energy music on! That should surely get you moving.
3. Walk More
Walking is absolutely free and is an activity that you can do almost anywhere.
When it's warmer, get outside! Move briskly and breathe in the fresh air. When the temperature drops, walk indoors at a local mall or community recreation center.
See an opportunity to walk up a hill or flight of stairs? Do it!
You will instantly turn your walk, into an interval training workout.
4. Invest in Workout Videos
There are many workout videos that allow you to get in shape, right from home.
The best part about working out at home is that you can work out on your time and in your own space. If it's not in your budget to purchase videos, there are tons of free workouts that you can follow on YouTube.
Final Thoughts
Remember, getting fit and healthy does not have to be expensive. You can get healthy on any budget.
Finally, it’s important to remember that getting healthy now, may result in fewer health costs in the future. So, make time for your fitness and health.
You only have one body, so treat it right!
P.S. Leave a comment below letting us know how you get healthy on a budget!
