Here are 20 ideas for free or almost free fitness, to get you moving and keep you saving. Share your own tips in the comments.
1. Walk to your local library and check out fitness videos and DVDs. It's free and a great way to try out different fitness practices -- from a killer workout to gentle restorative yoga -- to see what clicks and keep things interesting.
2. Work out with YouTube. We can't vouch for the quality or expertise -- remember, sites such as YouTube are pretty much anything goes -- so be careful. But there are countless exercise videos to be watched and practised with for free. Get started with this stretching routine from Canadian Living fitness expert Pam Mazzuca Prebeg.
3. While you're at the computer, take a look at some free fitness sites, such as freetrainers.com or fitocracy.com, for advice and support with reaching your goals.
4. Check with your municipality. Many offer free or deeply discounted classes or leagues to join or have pools available for community use. In summer, why not take up the habit of swimming a few laps at your local outdoor pool? Swimming is a brilliant way to cool down, work out and relax. Sleep is deep after a good swim.
5. What about your workplace? Is there a team you could sign up for? Many companies offer softball, curling, volleyball and other team sports to join for free.
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