Home Exercise On a Budget: What Do You Recommend?

FatOldBat

Is there a decent treadmill, for instance, that won't break the bank?

crazorbaq

If you are set on a treadmill, try 2nd hand shops. We have one from here called Play it AGain sports, 2nd hand used sports/exercise equipment. I have bought a couple of treadmills from Walmart and they are good for the price. However, you just CANNOT beat going outside to walk/run, whatever. Right now i am walking outside with ankle weights/wrist weights and get in a really good workout.

choijanro

you can also do some bodyweight exercise & watching zumba

bcf7683

Jump rope is GREAT. And they're cheap. You can find programs online that incorporate body weight, dumb bells and jump rope.

lilRicki

There's lots of ideas on Pinterest too, the health and fitness section has printable plans of action good luck!

cheeky0122

There's also TONS of websites and videos that go over body weight exercises, or circuits. Even if you don't have weights around the house, grab a bag and fill it with soup cans or a jug filled with water. If you're on a budget and want to work out at home, google is your best friend (:

bokodasu

Good treadmills are expensive, and bad ones are bad.

I recommend bodyweight exercise, because it's as close to free as you can get. They do tend to get you with the "stuff you have around the house" that actually requires trips to two hardware stores and a Sports Authority to actually acquire, but most of the time you can work around that. I think I've paid about $100 for all my stuff, because I got it over time watching for good deals. (Exercise bands, chinup bar, adjustable dumbbells, an HRM and a couple of books, nothing major.)

PLUS you can pack it all away in a box or a closet or something, unlike a treadmill which tends to turn into a clothes hanger in short order.

I've used and like Never Gymless and You Are Your Own Gym, which also has an app. There's also Body By You by the YAYOG guy, which I haven't used, but is supposed to be tailored more for women.

whatjesseats

Walk or run outside; it's free. For exercising in the home, there are a lot of great free workout videos on YouTube, and many use no or minimal equipment. I like Fitness Blender.

FatOldBat

Thanks, and you're right about walking/running outdoors. I'm thinking ahead to the next NJ winter when sidewalks and trails vanish.

TeaBea

Thanks, and you're right about walking/running outdoors. I'm thinking ahead to the next NJ winter when sidewalks and trails vanish.

This is a great way to "walk" indoors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rnB9rDRrCM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjduJjO1pLg&feature=related

These DVDs sell for around &10 at Target, Wal-Mart. Your local library should have a bunch. If you want to run (indoors) look for a mini-trampoline.

JulieAnn72

I honestly wouldn't bother with the treadmill unless you're really looking to get into running and want to be able to train in the winter.

I recommend just using things like fitnessblender.com, YouTube videos and the Skimble Workout Trainer app. You can get a variety of cardio and strength exercises from those things, and you really don't need any equipment except maybe a mat, some dumbbells (if you want) and maybe an exercise ball or other little equipment as you move along and see what sorts of exercises you like.

sarah2002

Check out your local library for exercise DVDs. I use those a lot in the winter when it is too cold and dark to run outside. Also, if you have cable, sometimes it will have a fitness section with free workouts.

itsscottwilder

Is there a Play it again sports in your area?

Rowing machine is my favorite.

BattleTaxi

There is a group on here that adds daily routines to do. Also, there is a channel on youtube that posts weekly videos! They even have a lot of the Jillian Michaels routines! Most you may need to "invest" in would be some 2-5lb hand weights, depending on your strength. But if you had to really be on a budget, I've used stuff like bottles filled with rocks or cans of soup!

http://www.youtube.com/user/BeFit

brookehe

How about FREE??? The library loans exercise videos. You can also challenge yourself to scour your local thrift shops for tapes and equipment too. I scored two DVDs for a quarter each and a brand-new 3 pack Leslie Sansone Walking Program DVD set for $2 (no treadmill required!) Hope this helps.

tmm_0127

You should search for exercise videos on youtube. Fr-fr-fr-freeeee!

toothpastechica

If you are looking for budget skip the treadmill and run outside! I also do squats, push ups (sometimes), sit ups, planks etc...all free, and I use free apps to motivate/challenge me. I also have pilates videos that I picked up at the second had store for a dollar each and use zumba for the xbox Kinect (since my hubby has one I might as well use it!)

corgicake

Craigslist. It's my go-to place for most big ticket items.

Beautifullymadetoday

try dancing its free and you will have a blast just remember to smile, it makes it all the more fun

Doskymom

Are you interested in workout DVDs at all? I would go to www.collagevideo.com and look at the clips of the workouts and see which ones might interest you. There are lots of places that sell DVDs for less than $10.00. E-bay and Amazon are two that have good prices.

Beautifullymadetoday

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