Burning Calories or Dollars?

The economy is still in bad shape...but then again so are you...the new year is right around the corner and you feel it is time for you to make a resolution to take control of your health and your life, but you are still concerned with what it will cost you. Am I pretty close? If this is a big obstacle you are having trouble steering around, you are not alone, and you are absolutely right. You can't work out in the dark or cook nutritious foods with no gas, right? Maybe that is a little extreme, but let's face it, people (like you and me) are broke these days. So how can you burn calories without burning through your wallet? Join a cheap gym? Hire a trainer? Go to Blockbuster and rent some cheap dvds?

Well, when looking for a gym/fitness club, it's important to do some research and find out what it'll cost you, right? www.costhelper.com reports that "monthly fees average $35 to $40 for a single membership, but can be as low as $20 depending on age, location and whether customers are willing to sign an extended contract. Many health clubs also charge an average enrollment fee of $40, but some can charge more than $100." Let's say that the gym you choose decides to waive the enrollment fee as an incentive to start, and they charge you $40/month to use the facilities. That's almost $500/year but doesn't necessarily include classes, a plan for you to follow, or a trainer to work with to help you reach your goals. Now I'm not saying that it's a bad way to spend that money, but let's consider some other factors. How much time do you have? Depending on how far the gym is to your home, let's say you take 15 minutes to get your bag ready, 20 minutes to get to the gym, 15 mins to change and lock up your stuff, an hour to workout, 20 minutes to shower and change, and another 20 minutes to get back home or work. An hour workout just cost you 2.5 hours!! No wonder people say they have no time! Also, what is your plan? Do you even know how to use the machines? Do you sacrifice those extra reps because you don't have anyone to spot you? How come you are not getting the results you want? Why does it seem so complicated?

I remember a phrase that was posted on a wall somewhere that I used to see all the time: "Fail to plan, plan to fail." This is exactly what has happened. If you are a bank teller or a restaurant server, how could you possibly know what the best way to workout will be? How do you know what to eat? How do you learn this without going back to school and getting your degree in nutrition and/or fitness? I know, it seems elusive. I, too felt like this at one point not too long ago.

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