{"id":3470,"date":"2016-04-01T09:45:41","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T13:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goday.ca\/blog\/?p=3470"},"modified":"2021-09-30T11:05:36","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T15:05:36","slug":"staying-fit-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goday.ca\/blog\/staying-fit-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying Fit On A Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3466 size-medium\" title=\"Staying Fit On A Budget\" src=\"https:\/\/goday.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screen-Shot-2016-03-31-at-7.10.40-PM-300x187.png\" alt=\"Staying Fit On A Budget\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tired of monthly gym fees? What about the expenses of a personal trainer? Getting or staying in shape can definitely cost you. Between the proper clothing, workout gear, yoga mats, and equipment, exercising can cost you. Now that spring has finally sprung and that means the sun is setting later and the nice summer weather is just around the corner. And with that nicer weather also means that people are going to start playing sports and exercising outdoors. Of course, with snow melted and bathing suit season upon us, now is a very popular time for people to switch up or start their exercise regimes. A lot of people dread the price tag of getting in shape, but that\u2019s why we\u2019ve created a go-to guide on how to stay fit on a budget\u00a0because exercise doesn\u2019t have to have monthly fees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Outside<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now that the nice weather is here there is no excuse why you shouldn\u2019t be getting outdoors! It also doesn\u2019t cost you anything to go for walk or hike, or to create your own running path in your neighbourhood. There are so many great parks that are starting to bloom this time of year that your walks or runs will also have great views. You will start to see more and more people taking their running outside now that the weather is nicer, as a change of scenery can be the change you need to boost your personal exercise goals.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3467 size-medium\" title=\"Running\" src=\"https:\/\/goday.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screen-Shot-2016-03-31-at-12.50.27-PM-300x206.png\" alt=\"Running\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Photograph via Pixabay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Online Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We have already let you know about our favourite <a href=\"https:\/\/goday.ca\/blog\/free-workout-channels-youtube\/\">free online workout videos on YouTube<\/a>, whether you\u2019re looking for yoga, pilates, cardio or strength training, YouTube has an overwhelming amount of exercise resources available to you. There are also videos and programs like Insanity, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbody.ca\/product\/fitness_programs\/p90x.doproduct\/fitness_programs\/p90x.do\">P90X<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/tone-and-tighten.com\/2014\/03\/10-of-the-best-free-zumba-full-length-video-workouts-plus-instructional-video.html\">Zumba<\/a>, that you can either pay for or find workouts just like it free online. With a little bit of research, you don\u2019t have to be paying those giant gym fees or for workout videos.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goday.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screen-Shot-2016-03-31-at-12.52.14-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3468 size-medium\" title=\"Roll Mat\" src=\"https:\/\/goday.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screen-Shot-2016-03-31-at-12.52.14-PM-300x200.png\" alt=\"Roll Mat\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photograph via Pixabay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you do prefer a gym to get your exercising in, make sure you\u2019re not paying premium fees. A lot of gyms offer discounted or trail rates for new members and these deals can be a good way to see if that gym is a good fit for you. Other people like to do workout classes as their form of exercise and as they become more popular, there are also introductory fees that can be beneficial to you. Make sure to check your local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groupon.com\/local\/toronto\">Groupon<\/a> or source for <a href=\"https:\/\/goday.ca\/blog\/the-best-online-deal-websites\/\">online deals<\/a> as you may be able to find awesome deals online for things like yoga, boot camp, spin, boxing, and any other type of workout you can think of.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3469 size-medium\" title=\"Gym Workout\" src=\"https:\/\/goday.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screen-Shot-2016-03-31-at-12.54.16-PM-300x185.png\" alt=\"Gym Workout\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Photograph via Pixabay<\/p>\n<p>We know it can be difficult to stay motivated when it comes to working out, but it doesn\u2019t have to cost you. Remember that any form of exercise is better than doing no exercise at all, even if that is just going for a walk. Take advantage of your surroundings, like if you live in a condo most condos offer a free gym right in the building, so why would you pay for a gym when you have a free one at your expense? Customizing your workout and making it enjoyable is the best way you will stay committed and it doesn\u2019t have to come with the price tag and monthly fees.<\/p>\n<p>What are your tips for stay fit on a budget? Let us know in the comment section below.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tired of monthly gym fees? What about the expenses of a personal trainer? Getting or staying in shape can definitely cost you. Between the proper clothing, workout gear, yoga mats, and equipment, exercising can cost you. 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