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| How to Get in Shape on the Cheap |
Submitted by:
Tip Hero 08/08/2008 3:21 PM
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Paying for gym fees can be well worth the money – that is, if you make it there on a regular basis. But paying a monthly fee only to get in a couple of workouts each month is probably not money well spent. And for some, it’s tough enough just making ends meet each month that a gym membership isn’t in the cards.
We came across an article that provides several ways you can get in shape without hitting the gym. Some of the exercises involve no equipment at all, while others require minimal, inexpensive equipment such as a pull-up bar.
These workouts are not only great because they involve little-to-no expense, but they also can be done in your home or backyard (if you’re already crunched for time, having to trek off somewhere to get in a little strength training might be a deal-breaker).
ZenHabits article states that there are many benefits to bodyweight exercises, such as:
No gym fees or need to buy expensive equipment.
You can do the workout anywhere, anytime.
Most exercises involve many muscles working in coordination, resulting in great overall fitness and strength.
For people who are just starting with strength training, bodyweight is often more than enough to begin with. And it gives you a good foundation of strength you can build on later.
We’ll also add that weight lifting, if not done properly, can put unnatural strain on your body that can cause all kinds of problems. With bodyweight exercises (at least based on our own experience), after a proper warm-up, you can push your body hard without as much risk as injury as with weight training.
The article provides links to lots of videos that demonstrate how to do the different exercises. And while some of the videos are shot at a gym (not sure why), you don’t actually need to be at a gym to do these (which is kind of the whole point of the article)!
To read the full article and find out how you can get in shape on the cheap, visit Minimalist Fitness: How to Get In Lean Shape With Little or No Equipment.
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