Too much turkey? How to get fit without spending ANY money
Hitting the gym requires more cash and commitment, but if you're lacking the funds, there are ways to get fit for FREE
CHRISTMAS is now behind us and the only things that's probably lost weight over the last month is your bank account.
Hitting the gym requires more cash and commitment than we can afford to in January.
In the last year, charity Citizens Advice helped people with nearly 3,500 problems around gyms, health clubs and fitness studios.
As many people seek to turn over a healthy new leaf in 2018, the charity is urging gym goers to do some research before signing up to any fitness memberships, to make sure they don’t end up out of pocket.
Kate Hobson, consumer expert at Citizens Advice, said that fitness memberships can ask for a lot of money or commitment up front.
She added: “It’s really important to do your homework before you sign up to any gym, health club or fitness studio.
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Find an outdoor gym or find free exercise classes
The have outdoor gyms popping up nationwide with cardio and resistance machines.
While it's not ideal during the winter, these gyms contain a range of exercise equipment aimed at helping everybody to get fitter.
Everyone is welcome - regardless of their fitness level - and the classes are meant to be fun and spontaneous.
Also in London, is offering free exercise classes by fully qualified and registered coaches.
The courses - which include box-fit, tennis and dance - last for one hour and are for all ability levels and ages.
They are run in most London boroughs.
Get up and get moving
Sitting down for long periods of time during a day can lead to a great number of health issues.
But it is easy to incorporate a few easy things into your routine.
"Get up from the desk or sofa and complete some kettlebell swings or 10 squats, use the stairs instead of the elevator," Max said.
"To put it simply, increase your heart rate and output more, and burn more calories," he added.
Establish a routine
All of the above will work, but only with consistency.
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Max said you should establish a realistic routine with manageable active changes and exercise points, and then build the intensity or amount of sessions and changes if you can.
"This will result in a healthier lifestyle, for free, that’s sensible and effective long term (not just for a month pre-holiday!)," he added.
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