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When setting up a exercise program, it may seem as though you can not afford to add many fitness opportunities to your routine. This is not true. In fact, you can add many different essentials and nice-to-haves to your workout life.

How?

By finding deals on what you need. You do not have to spend a lot of money to be fit.

First, let’s take a look at what you might enjoy working with. The possibilities seem endless. As for equipment, these options are often found affordably:

• Beginning Pilates kits

• Beginning Yoga kits

• ThighMaster

• Hand weights

• Ab belts

• Resistance bands

• Exercise balls

• Jump rope

• Hula Hoop

• Yoga mat

Exercise programs are nice, but it is not always realistic to hang out at the gym. You should be able to find workout DVD’s at reasonable cost. Try something like:

• Yoga for the Rest of Us

• Belly dance workouts

• Hip hop workouts

• Leslie Sansone walking videos

• Sweatin’ with the Oldies

You may also want other items to aid you in your workouts, such as:

• Exercise outfits

• Good shoes

• A pedometer

• A water bottle

• a small music player with headphones

All of these items can be acquired without breaking the bank. Start slow, and build up your workout necessities as you have the money. As you acquire new items, you will build momentum and keep your routines from getting old and boring.

Here are some tips for saving money:

1. Purchase items at yard and garage sales.

2. Look on Half.com and Amazon.com for videos and equipment.

3. Search ebay.com for DVD’s.

4. Thrift shops are great places to find good deals on clothing and videos.

5. Take what others do not want. These items are often free. Get the word out about your desire to lose weight, and people may very well offer what they no longer use.

Weight loss does not have to break the bank. Enjoy your workouts, and saving money.

Shannon