Last week, I discussed time as an obstacle for workouts. Another of the most commonly cited reasons not to work out is money. Here’s the thing: while there are certainly lots of expensive ways to work out, there are also a lot of ways that are free or low-cost.
Cardio might be the easiest part of workouts to get for cheap. We all own shoes anyway, so it doesn’t cost extra to put them on and go for a brisk walk or a jog or a run. It might be nice to do our cardio in an air-conditioned gym, but it isn’t a requirement. Outside workouts also have the bonus of fresh air, sunlight, and some contact with nature.
When it comes to resistance training, our bodies are pretty much all the gym we need. My favorite exercise, the squat, works really well with just body weight. (If you are looking for a body weight circuit, check back through my Monday workout posts; there are a bunch to choose from!).
Similarly, stretching and balance work don’t require any additional spending. Sure, we can buy fancy straps if we want to, but we probably already own a belt that would work and I know we all have towels. When we work on balance, it’s nice to have a sturdy chair nearby or a countertop, but again, we already have those.
The internet offers gazillions of workouts that we can use. So does the library. As I mentioned above, I post a workout right here every Monday for anyone who likes to use it.
We can do this.
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