Instead of a gym membership or personal trainer, bank those dollars and workout at home.
The right exercise DVD program can help you shape up faster and for less money than a gym membership.
One University of Florida study found that over 15 months, home exercisers were more consistent and lost 10 extra pounds compared with gym goers.
I've been working my DVD player and my body overtime to screen many workout DVDs.
Of course, I'm addicted to the BeachBody programs that helped me to lose over 40 pounds, but I'm also a fan of quite a few others.
Many of these programs require little equipment at all.
I lost my first 30 pounds using only 3-5 pounds dumbbells.
In addition to workout DVDs, your home provides a wide variety of exercise options that are completely free.
As the weather is getting nicer, now is a perfect time to give walking or running a try.
Don't want to go it alone? Check out Meetup.
com to find a walking or running group near you.
They are popping up everywhere.
Have stairs in your house? Pop on some energizing music and climb up and down 100 times.
You will get an amazing workout before you know it.
Do you have a bike collecting dust in the garage? Break it out and go for some spring rides.
Create intervals by covering both flat and hilly ground.
Have kids? Borrow that jump rope for an excellent cardio workout.
Have a dog? Take him for a run instead of just a walk or make sure it's a brisk walk and not just a stroll.
There are so many choices.
A good idea is to mix things up so that you never get bored.
There is a concept coined by trainer Tony Horton called "Muscle Confusion.
" The idea is to always keep your body guessing about what will come next.
It will help you get in amazing shape and minimize the boredom factor.
One of the biggest excuses I hear is that people don't have enough time to fit in a workout, being as active as possible in your daily life can really help to.
Park your car farther away at the supermarket.
Take the stairs whenever you can.
Pace your office or cube while you are on the phone.
Jog in place during each commercial break while watching your favorite TV show.
The possibilities are truly endless.
Life is always changing and so should your approach to fitness.
Make it fun and affordable with these tips.