{"id":11054,"date":"2014-11-20T18:59:48","date_gmt":"2014-11-20T18:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pennygolightly.com\/\/?p=11054"},"modified":"2023-05-20T17:49:10","modified_gmt":"2023-05-20T16:49:10","slug":"how-to-buy-cheaper-fitness-equipment-or-find-it-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pennygolightly.com\/how-to-buy-cheaper-fitness-equipment-or-find-it-for-free\/","title":{"rendered":"How to buy cheaper fitness equipment or find it for free"},"content":{"rendered":"

As you may already know, I recently embarked on a month-long challenge to get fit for free<\/strong><\/a>. It went really well, and I found myself making good use of old fitness equipment and also improvising a little with things around the house.<\/p>\n

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November and December often sees us wishing ourselves fitter, and setting fitness and health resolutions for the New Year.\u00a0Having said that, any time is a good time to start. The seasonal sales often turn up a few bargains, but not always. In particular you tend to find offers on sportswear and trainers, and sometimes on fitness equipment and tech.<\/p>\n

Having said that, I’d advise starting simply and avoid going right out and buying anything that’s extremely expensive or top of the range. How many people do you know who have pricey home gym equipment gathering dust in their spare room, or shoved under their beds after their enthusiasm wanes?<\/p>\n

Think about what you’re most likely to use on a regular basis. If you aren’t using it, you’re completely wasting your money.<\/p>\n

For example, we have a folding exercise bike that’s tucked into a corner near the TV for easy access. The rule here is that if you want to watch trashy TV (often a default setting on cold, rainy wintery evenings), it has to be done from the bike – so that’s an extra motivating factor on top of wanting to be fitter. It hardly takes up any space, so can be kept in the living area where it’s more likely to be seen and used. As the bike folds open and locks very simply and easily, it’s not fiddly to set it up at all which makes it highly convenient as well. Don’t underestimate convenience.<\/p>\n

Also, don’t underestimate the power of boredom. A treadmill stuck in front of a blank wall in a dark room is going to bore you silly, so think about how you could set things up to watch catch-up TV, listen to the radio or enjoy your own music playlists (all easily doable for free). I’ve also seen people reading books and magazines, etc. Think about how you’re going to keep yourself motivated and interested.<\/p>\n

Small-ish gadgets etc<\/strong><\/p>\n

Depending upon your goals, you might be able to pick up useful smaller equipment and gadgets very cheaply. For example:<\/p>\n