Getting In Shape Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive!
Happy Thursday friends! We are so close to the weekend and I can feel it! This week has been jam packed for me and there has been a few days with two workouts so it’s safe to say I’m ready for the weekend. Today’s blog post talks a bit about how to get in shape without spending all your money. There are so many cool gyms and programs out there but it can quickly add up. I’ve shared a few of these tips before but I wanted to share again because getting in share truly doesn’t have to be expensive!
YouTube
I had to list this one first because honestly, this is how I started my fitness journey. Doing workout videos from YouTube started a chain reaction and I added on classes and a gym membership later. There are so many different types of workouts available.
Yoga With Adriene has a new video each week and there’s some various challenges yearly where you do a yoga video a day. Even if you have never done yoga before in your life, Adriene goes over the poses in her videos and makes you feel open to trying new things. She focuses on movement more than making the pretty shapes which I believe is a huge strong point for those starting out in their fitness journey.
Blogilates is an amazing Pilates channel. Each month, creator Cassey Ho posts a calendar on her website which tells you which videos to do for every day of the month. Not only are these easy to knock out with little to no equipment, but they tend to be low impact so they are very beginner friendly! Trust me, a 10 minute video may not seem like much but she has moves that bring on the burn, FAST! Stack a few of these up for a great workout!
Boutique Studio Trials
This is one takes a little bit of researching but it’s a fun way to try new things! Many yoga, spin, or Pilates studios offer new students a free class to try out the space. Some even offer you a free class for a review on Yelp. I know some gym franchises have similar deals and will give you a guest pass for a few days. You may not be able to make a routine out of this but you may be able to take a free class a week to help you find a studio you like!
Another thing to look for is for free classes offered by studios. Some yoga studios offer free classes for new instructors. This gives the training instructors real bodies to work with and you get a good sweat out of it. Some gyms, YMCAs, or even churches offer free fitness classes to bring in people during “dead” time. Asking around and staying connected with studios will give you a feel of when these classes are offered.
Fitness Apps
It’s not secret that fitness apps are trending now. The ability to access them anywhere makes it convenient and you’re less likely to skip on your workout because you don’t want to drag yourself to the gym. They are significantly cheaper than an actual gym membership.
Nike Training Club app is probably the first app I used back in college. It’s come a long way and its interface is very user friendly. It’s loaded with hundreds of workouts with step by step guides. You can choose your workouts based on difficulty as well as duration. This app also has workout plans that adjust depending on your weekly performance. My favorite part of this app? It’s absolutely free! This is a great place to start if you don’t want to pay a monthly fee.
There’s so many different ways that you can get moving by spending little to no money at all! Exercise doesn’t have to drain your bank account. By using all the available resources out there, you can get in shape without spending all your savings!
What’s one way you like to get your sweat in without breaking the bank?
