You Don't Need a Gym Membership

One day a lady on the radio was saying, “We can’t exercise because we can’t afford a gym membership.”  I thought, as you may be thinking, “That’s ludicrous!”  Of course, a gym can be enjoyable, but there is plenty we can do in our home.  The basics are always there for us: pushups, sit-ups, squats, one-legged squats, lunges, jumping, running in place, or pick-up something (like a travel bag) and curl it or press it above your head. Oh, and don’t forget to stretch – minimally we should all be able to touch our toes.  Sound overwhelming?  Start small, but do it consistently, and you’ll get better. Sound lame? Get creative! Learn some yoga poses. Learn some gymnastic tricks.  Make up your own stuff.  Aside from debilitating physical or mental ailments, the only reason we get fat is because of the habits we practice within the context of a flawed personal philosophy.  Point being… We don’t need a gym membership to stay in shape. "Convict Conditioning" is a great book fully of interesting exercises you can do in a small space, ranging from super easy to super hard.