I can’t afford my Gym Membership

Let’s face it, Gym Membership can be expensive. Fitness class costs can all add up if you do a few sessions a week.  Yet you go to the gym and to classes to keep yourself in shape.

But now, with quickly rising energy and food bills, it might be time to dump your costly gym membership and your weekly classes and find yourself a more cost-effective way to keep fit.  We are all tightening belts, and questioning which “luxuries” we want to keep.  Maybe you’re now worried that you simply cannot afford to keep fit.

Here are some ideas for saving money and keeping fit for FREE.  None of this will be rocket science to you btw, but sometimes it’s just useful to see it written down.

1.  WALK.  Walking every day is one of the best forms of exercise there is.  And it’s free.  You don’t have to live in the country or have loads of different routes.  Just get out there and start!!    It will give you roses in your cheeks, a healthy glow … AND better legs and bum.  Trust me, daily walking is loads better for you than walking on any treadmill. You can lose weight by walking if you’re consistent and give yourself mini challenges every day, like hills, steps, and uneven ground.
2. SHOPPING.   Carry your own purchases, and build up lovely muscle tone in your arms, back and shoulders.  Yes, shopping is menial, but wow it can be a workout.  Obviously, if you’re doing a Big Shop in the supermarket you’re not going to carry all that. But get as physical as you can with all your purchases – it’s good for you.  Even just in and out of the car with it, all can be a brilliant and functional mini workout.  Every time you lift a bag into the car, lift those elbows up above your shoulders for upright rows!
3. SAVE on your car parking.  Either park for free some distance away and enjoy the extra steps into town. OR park at the far end of the car park instead (and make it much less likely that your car will get hit by someone else’s trolley).
4. HOUSEWORK / GARDENING.  Yes, you knew this was coming.  The simplest of tasks can be done vigorously and result in a bit of a sweat!  Scrubbing a floor with a real scrubbing brush is the most fantastic workout for your core. Put the music on and get going!
   That’s a double win – clean house and improved lovely waist shape.
5. STAIRS.  If your knees and hips are up to it, then using your stairs is great for leg strength and building your metabolism.  If you live in a bungalow, seek out stairs and steps when you’re in shops or out walking.

And of course … exercise will always make you warmer, and this means you can turn down the thermostat on the central heating.  Save pounds and lose pounds, all at the same time.

EXERCISE AT HOME … and save on your heating bills!

Join me in On Demand Workouts with Noelle.  Just 50p a day for access to a huge variety of workouts with me, whenever your want.  Better than any gym and 100% guaranteed to get you warm and fabulous in just 30mins … yes even the stretch ones will make you feel all cozy!