Comments on: How To Build A Home Gym For Less Than $200

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By: Gypsie

Gypsie — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:40:10 +0000

Our home gym has a used television ($20), good floor mats ($32 for 8′x6′), power blocks (off brand under $100), a Weider power tower for pull ups ($70), and the P90X program ($170).

You can make this gym even more frugal by buying elastic bands and using a program like Never Gymless(http://www.rosstraining.com/nevergymless.html).

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:29:40 +0000

I am trying to get in shape myself and this is what I did:

I washed my old shoes in the washing machine. They still had plenty of miles on them, they just looked bad so I ran them through the washing cycle and they looked like brand new.

I got a few choice wardrobe pieces that I could wear to the gym. Things that would interchange easily. I do my laundry a little more often, but I figure if I stick with it, I can reward myself with a fresh new piece once in awhile.

I got a free gym membership. I babysit one hour a week and I get a free membership to the gym. If they offer childcare, check and see if you could watch kids to pay for the membership. I can take all of the classes and use all the equipment for an hour’s worth of work each week.

Visit the local library for new workout tapes. I go there and get new ones to switch up my routine and keep me in shape. I do this for days where hitting the gym won’t work timewise for our family.

One last thing, running is free and I do this around our neighborhood. I save on gas getting back and forth to the gym and I can do it anytime.

That being said, we would like to buy a treadmill so that my husband can train in the winter for his races in the spring/summer. We figure it is a wise investment because we both will use it and I can avoid the roads in the winter.

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By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:53:10 +0000

As far as getting New Balance shoes (which are the only ones I use), I would go into a New Balance shoe store once to get fitted for the right shoe. I did this years ago. Now I go to an online New Balance outlet and buy several pairs of shoes once a year when they have a bunch on clearance. If you know your size, then check it out.

http://www.nbwebexpress.com/

Good post.

By: Andy @ bloginyourface

Andy @ bloginyourface — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:05:38 +0000

There are tons of ab and aerobic videos on YouTube that you can do. I agree that CraigsList is incredible for picking up sports equipment.

Don’t forget about the good ol’ fashion push-up. There are 6 to 8 different kinds of push ups that can beneifit nearly every muscle in your upper body.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:53:12 +0000

For an inexpensive (under $50), small, and transportable alternative to a weight bench/weights, check out Bodylastics: http://www.bodylastics.com/. They’re high quality resistance bands that you can configure in a number of ways. My boyfriend bought them for himself, but I’m hooked. (no, I do not sell them or work for the company)

By: Christina

Christina — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:32:39 +0000

Great post! I would add exercise videos to the list… you can find them cheap online or at garage sales… or borrow them from the library. I would also recommend an exercise ball.

By the way, Consumer Reports just had an article on running shoes… they recommended Champion shoes from Target at $30!!!

By: Rob in Denver

Rob in Denver — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:10:10 +0000

I suppose people missed the “less than $200″ part. If someone really wanted to go low tech, they could pick up a set of used kettlebells and a Mike Mahler DVD… weights and cardio all-in-one.