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Getting Fit Frugally

Now is a great time to make a commitment to fitness. While some people spend hundreds on gym memberships and thousands on equipment, you don’t have to do so. Here are my favorite ways to get fit for free or for very little cost. You can find all sort of exercise videos available at the library. Most libraries offer them free for up to three weeks with the ability to renew. Try different workouts all for nothing in the comfort of your home. Speaking of home, explore your own backyard or neighborhood. Go walking, running, hiking or hill climbing, depending … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: November 26th Through December 2nd

It is finally December. I can’t believe how quickly the time has gone by. It has been a year now, since I first started blogging here at Families.com in the Frugal Living Blog. A lot has happened in the world and in my own life. I continue to be in awe of anyone who practices a frugal lifestyle, and I have learned many different ways to save money. I can’t wait to learn even more. I hope that we can help each other in our efforts to save money and provide for our family. And now, here is the Frugal … Continue reading →

Frugal Summer Exercise

Now that the weather is nice, you can take advantage of a lot of opportunities to get fit the frugal way. I like to follow the Fitness Blog here at Families.com. It is great to get some knowledge, tips and the inspiration to keep fit. Of course, it is also great to be frugal. Sometimes being fit seems to be very expensive. Commercial gyms and even the YMCA can cost quite a bit to join. And of course there is all of that expensive equipment you can buy. Here are some great ways to get some summer exercise the frugal … Continue reading →

Last-Minute Labor Day Deals

If you were waiting until Hurricane Irene left the country to make your Labor Day travel plans, time’s up. Now is the time to take advantage of last-minute holiday travel deals, including these red-hot rate reductions: DoubleTree by Hilton is offering AAA members 20% off the best available rates at more than 250 locations nationwide. However, you must book your stay by August 31 and travel between September 1 and November 30, 2011. Enter code “PBA” when reserving your room. The Omni Orlando Resort ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida, near Disney World is letting you end the summer with a bang. … Continue reading →

Ways to Work Out for Free

I’m in my third week of having a workout plan. It has been a great gift to myself because I have less stress, less headaches and more energy. And one of the best things about it is that other than having to purchase a couple of extra jog bras, I have spent zero dollars. Here is how. First, I take advantage of the weather and my local environment. Write outside my door is a neighborhood road that goes up and down hills. It is the perfect vehicle for interval training because there are periods of intensity and rest. Furthermore, I … Continue reading →

Weight Loss Terms to Know

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We throw a lot of specific words around when we discuss weight loss issues. I thought it was high time we clarify them. Adipose Tissue: Body fat. Aerobic: The kind of exercise that get’s you breathing fast and heavy. Anaerobic: Exercise that uses muscles at high intensity and a high rate of work for a short period of time. Resistance training is a form of anaerobic exercise. Basal Metabolic Rate: (BMR) The number of calories your body needs to just exist, not move. Body Mass Index: (BMI) A number achieved through height & weight measurements. It is fairly inaccurate when … Continue reading →

Using Combinations to Save Money

If you take advantage of every opportunity to be frugal, you’ll soon find yourself practicing combinations. What are combinations? Well, they are a lot like multitasking. By making certain logical combinations, you can save money. (And yes, I am a fan of the television show, “Numbers.”) Here are some common combinations that will help you save. Combining exercise with an errand As I mentioned in an earlier article, I used to take early morning walks with a friend. We would walk past a local produce store. Not only did we get a good workout (five to ten pounds of produce … Continue reading →

Amazon’s Having a Big Sale

Hey, are there some fitness DVDs that you’ve always wanted to pick up, but you’re on a frugal budget? If you are, now’s the time to head over to Amazon, they’ve got a bunch of fitness dvds and more available in their huge blowout sale. The Fitness Blowout Sale on Amazon is not necessarily an annual event, but it’s got a number of different So what can you find at this great blowout sale? Well, let’s start with the following: Denise Austin’s Personal Training System (2004) – Take advantage of Denise Austin’s fit and fun personality in this interactive DVD … Continue reading →

Autumn Challenges – Changing Up Your Routine

The change in the seasons is a great time to change up your workout. You may take your workout outside or you may take it indoors because the weather gets wetter or colder where you are. There are a lot of options you can explore when you change your routine and here are a few ways to take advantage of the natural change in the weather to dress up, dress down, invigorate or relax your exercise routine. Get a Library Card – Libraries are great and full of books, newspapers, magazines and video tapes – you can check out – … Continue reading →