You Don't Need a Gym To Work out
We get so caught up in exercise formulas and the science of exercise and the goals that experts espouse, that we forget about the simple movements that can yield huge payoffs in terms of health benefits and weight control. You don’t need to go to a gym in order to engage in the following calorie burn activities:
- A walking program that incorporates hill walking
- Jogging or running
- Jumping rope
- Dancing to music
- Roller skating or rollerblading
- Ice skating
- Bike riding
- Using a hula hoop
There are also great fitness classes on TV (Fit TV) and online exercise programs like:
www.physlic.com – live broadcasts, $5 to $12/class
www.virtualgym.com – live broadcasts, streaming videos and downloads, $8/month
www.yogalearningcenter.com – video and audio only, various levels, $8/month
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