Fitness for Free

   Getting fit doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune on gym equipment or gym memberships; with a bit of initiative and good planning, you can shift the pounds from your waistline – without spending the ones in your wallet!

Walking: One of the easiest ways to incorporate more activity into your day. Try to fit walking into your daily routine. If you work in an office, try simply getting off your chair and going to talk to a colleague in person rather than phoning or emailing. Walk up the stairs instead of opting for the lift, and go for a walk at lunchtime – this can help
sharpen you up mentally too! Invest in a pedometer, and work towards 10,000 steps each day.  

Jogging: A great way to increase the intensity of your daily activity. You can jog on the spot whilst watching the TV or listening to a few of your favourite songs, even for ten minutes. If the weather is nice,why not take a jog around the park, the block, or to your local news agent for your newspaper? As your fitness improves you can increasethe time you jog for and the distance that you cover. And if you need a bit of extra motivation, why not sign up for charity walks or runs –you can do it in a group; it will be fun and for a good cause! 

Cycling: If you own a bike, why not plan bike rides on the weekend? You can discover beautiful parks and scenery en–route, whist keeping fit at the same time. Have you considered cycling all or at least part of the way to work? It’ll also save you money on petrol or public transport costs.


Outdoor Park Gyms: These are free and fun facilities accessible by the public. They offer a variety of activities: cross training; running; cycling, and even light resistance training. You can search for an outdoor gym near you.

Did you know?

Walking 10,000 steps a day can burn up to 300 calories (based on a body weight of 60kg)2