Cheap Fitness Equipment? Yes, Indeed! Get in Shape on a Budget!
Here we are again into a new year, many of us with the same objectives as last year – blame the holidays and all those delicious treats! Whether you’re looking to lose a few pounds, or just shape up, a fitness routine is in order. While you might join a gym, or take a class, few of us have extra bucks to throw around. Nonetheless, we want to get – and hopefully stay – fit, for good health, good looks and the benefits in terms of self-esteem.
Is there such a thing as cheap fitness equipment? The short answer is a resounding Yes! Let’s take a look at how you can put together a fitness routine with some innovative ideas on cheap fitness equipment that will have you in the pink of good health, at very little expense.
You’ve probably heard this before, but it’s such a valuable tidbit of information that it’s well worth mentioning: taking a half hour walk each day, at least 5 days a week, is the cheapest and one of the most effective ways to get in shape, lose some pounds, strengthen your bones and joints, as well as cutting your risk of heart disease.
That said, taking your daily walk can become addictive, in the sense that, once you begin, you’ll start looking forward to this activity, feeling disappointed if inclement weather keeps you from walking. Remember, too, there’s a trend afoot with some of the malls around the country, opening their doors in the early hours to allow patrons to walk the mall.
As for clothing, a sweat suit or comfortable walking clothes and shoes are all you need to get started. Notice that so far, you’ve got zero dollars invested in your fitness routine.
Now, on to the cheap fitness equipment. If you’re handy with a sewing machine, you can make ankle weights, wrist weights and leg weights in no time. You’ll need a couple of old pillowcases, an old towel or just any inexpensive fabric, cut into strips about 4 inches wide and long enough to fit around your ankles, wrists or mid-thighs. Sew into rectangles,
leaving one end open. Fill the rectangles with rice, sand or dried beans. Sew the rectangles shut and attach pieces of Velcro to the ends. Voila! Cheap fitness equipment doesn’t get much better than that. Weights of this type generally weigh about one pound each, offering just the right amount of extra resistance to strengthen tone and shape your muscles and joints.
Alternatively, you can save yourself the trouble of making this type of cheap fitness equipment by buying them ready-made, available at many sports shops as well as at online shops. When you’re ready for your daily walk, just snap on your weights and you’re good to go. If you’re diligent in your daily walking routine, you’ll notice a big difference in how you feel after just one week. You’ll also see a difference in the tone of your muscles. You may even drop a pound or two!
Our last suggestion for your cheap fitness equipment collection? A set of dumb bell weights. You can easily get great definition going on your arms and abs by spending 10-15 minutes a day with a set of 2-5 pound dumb bell weights.
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Now you know how to, well, have your cake and eat it too – cheap fitness equipment and an easy, enjoyable fitness routine that has you looking and feeling good! Enjoy!