Staying healthy doesn’t require more money, here are some simple tips on how to stay fit at low cost.
Meal Preparation
You can find a lot of healthy meal ideas online; find one that is perfect for your diet, e.g. vegetarian diet, mediterranean diet, paleo diet or low calorie diet if you are trying to lose weight. Prepare your food every morning for the whole day; or make time on weekends to prepare for your food for the next 3~5 days. Opt for whole foods rather than processed foods when shopping for the ingredients. When you eat whole foods, you will automatically consume fewer calories than eating processed foods, plus it is pack with nutrients. This technique will save you money and save a lot of your time preparing for meals every day.
Running or Jogging
Instead of going to the gym, you can choose to just run in your neighborhood or any place with a great view. This way, you are not only doing exercise, but it will also give your mind a break and unwind to enjoy the scenery. Running will also keep your stress at bay as your body releases endorphins that make you feel good after a long run or jog.
Follow Online Videos
There are many available videos on the internet that you can follow from yoga, pilates, aerobics, and even dancing, find one that you love and stick to it. You can do this at home to save your money from gym membership and save time from commuting to the gym.
Walking
Make it a habit to walk 10,000 steps per day and increase it gradually. If your grocery store is not too far that you can manage to go there in 15 minutes, choose to walk rather than drive a car or take a bus. You can save money, plus you burn calories and make you a little bit healthier.
Cycling
If you have a bicycle at home, go and grab your friends, and enjoy your neighborhood view. Cycling is the best way to enjoy and burn calories at the same time.
Takeaway
Staying fit doesn’t have to be costly. Broke people can be healthy as much as rich people can. There are many activities that you can enjoy to keep you fit, the above tips will gave you an idea on how to stay fit, you just need to find what fits your lifestyle and stick to it.