Fit For Free
You don't have to spend much money to get fit. There are plenty of free options right outside your door!
Just make sure you have a pair of sneakers with good support. And always warm up and stretch.
Check out these options to get fit for free!
Walk
Research shows that walking daily can burn more calories than weekly visits to the gym. Walk your dog or find a friend to walk with.
Ride a bike to work
Biking to work is healthy and saves you money on travel costs.
Play tag
Games such as "Tag" are perfect for groups to get active. It burns calories while having fun.
Skip
Skipping can be done at any time. The average person will burn up to 200 calories skipping for 15 minutes. Skip around your house instead of walking! It might feel silly, but the benefits are worth it!
Go for a hike
Find hiking trails to explore. Some have exercise equipment along the way.
Tina's story
With kids and work, life is busy. No time or money for the gym. I know I need to move around more, so I walked the track whenever I went to my son's games. I got everyone to go on a hike last weekend and the kids really liked it. Seems silly, but I also skipped around my house and went up and down the stairs when no one was around. All these free things gave me more energy and focus!
Garden
Work up a sweat digging, planting, and path-clearing at your home. Or help out at a local garden or farm.
Park games
Play soccer, tennis, or volleyball at the local park. It's a great way to get fit and make new friends.
Mall walk
Mall walking is brisk walking through shopping malls. It's a great plan for rainy days.
Try it out!
There are tons of free fitness videos online. Just search "free fitness videos" to see your options.
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