“The important thing in life is not victory but combat; it is not to have vanquished but to have fought well.” - Pierre de Coubertin
Would you like to workout but simply can’t afford a gym membership?
More and more people are choosing to exercise at home using either an exercise app or an exercise video! Whether it’s yoga, weight or HIIT there are many ways to break the bank without breaking the bank. In this article, we’ll look at how you can make the most of a free workout.
Exercise with a Club
One option to exercise on a budget is to join a club. As a member, not only are there opportunities to meet people and network, but you will be able to exercise outdoors or places like school halls or sports centres, all of which can be more affordable than a club.
Whether it is a team or individual sport, there are clubs available for all levels. When it comes to cost, these are usually lower by comparison than gym memberships. What is often required is a monthly membership that is more affordable if you sign up for an annual membership.
If you are in a big city, you will have more options when it comes to clubs and associations that could offer:
- Walking
- Running
- Bootcamps
- Workouts
- Soccer
- Skateboarding and rollerblading
- Tennis
- Outdoor circuits
- Yoga and Pilates
- Touch rugby
- Sevens
- Surfing
- Hiking
In these bigger communities, neighbourhood groups will often get together early in the morning for a boot camp on the beach during the week, or a hike up the mountain on a Sunday. These are excellent and fun ways for exercising on a budget as well as connecting with nature and friends.
Don’t miss our other guide for how to exercise on a budget.
Subscribe to YouTube
Now that everything is accessible digitally, exercising remotely, with the help of a coach, has never been easier.
If you don’t know which exercise app to choose, you can always rely on YouTube to deliver. It does not matter whether you are working on cardio, abs, or lifting weights, if you know how to search the web, there is a lot of free content available.
Many famous coaches will use an exercise video to train their students via their YouTube page. Most often than not these are designed to be fun and require very little equipment. Places like this can be the perfect place for beginners to find a free workout.
You might even remember the popularity of Joe Wicks’ free workout sessions during global lockdowns where the YouTuber helped millions of children and adults keep fit.
On YouTube, you will find everything from live classes, as well as recorded sessions, for all types of exercise. Best of all, these won’t cost you anything and are therefore perfect if you are working out on a budget.
If you are looking for the perfect exercise video routine, YouTube channels are a brilliant, affordable option.
Find a Private Coach on Superprof
When it comes to staying in shape, there is still no better way than using a private coach and this can be much more affordable than you think. Just because you are working out on a budget does not mean that you won’t be able to use a Superprof coach!
On Superprof you can find fitness instructors or coaches for every level of ability, budget, and type of exercise. Whether it is strength training, cardio, or yoga, hundreds of coaches are at the ready with only a few clicks.
Unlike an exercise app or even an exercise video on YouTube, Superprof coaches, whether in-person or online will adapt their sessions to your unique needs. In addition, you can see whether they are right for you by taking advantage of the free first session that is offered by many.
Genres on offer are very diverse so even if you are looking for a Zumba, kung fu, or boxing class, the chances are you will easily find someone to help you with personalised training sessions.
Don’t forget that a private coach will also help you with the determination and grit you will need to keep going when you feel like giving up. Not only this, your coach will take your strengths, weaknesses, and even injuries into account which is something that an exercise app cannot do for you.
Why not make use of a free workout with a Superprof coach to find out more, you could easily find that using a coach is much more affordable than you think if you are finding ways to exercise on a budget.
Get Lessons at School
Don’t forget that school is one of the places to exercise on a budget! Besides all the sport that is offered in mainstream schools, there are also PE classes that are just as effective as a session at a fancy gym!
If it doesn’t sound exciting, remember that many top-class athletes developed their passion at school. For some, it was kicking their first rugby ball or running their first 100 metre race on sports day that ignited a passion for their chosen sport. Try everything that is offered at school, you never know where it could lead you.
Most South African schools offer rugby, tennis, swimming, hockey, netball, gymnastics, and much more.
So whether it is making the most of your PE class or playing school sport, you can be sure to benefit from the following:
- Learning about teamwork
- Working together
- Exercising
- Building muscle
- Learning about warm-ups
- Playing safely and with respect
- Developing a healthy competitive attitude
- Learning to listen and to share
- Pushing your limits
Aiming for exercise every day is important and school activities can certainly help to accomplish that goal.
Sports through Social Media
If you are looking for a free workout, make sure you check out your options on Facebook and Instagram.
Many sought-after fitness instructors will place a short daily exercise video on Facebook and Instagram. Even if you have to pay a subscription for some of the content, you can be sure that if you are working out on a budget, you will find affordable options.
One way to find specific workouts on Instagram and Facebook is to search via hashtags. Also, make sure you adjust your settings to get a notification when they go live so that you don’t miss out.
While you are on social media, make sure that you check out what other influencers are offering in terms of nutrition and diet. The options are endless from making a power smoothie or running tips to finding relaxing yoga sessions to do in your living room.
So besides offering options for working out on a budget, what other benefits can you look forward to?
- Motivation
- Quick results
- Supportive online communities
- Reminders and notifications
- Revisiting older sessions
Curating your own regime by combining exercise app and exercise video options can seem overwhelming, but once you have found the right instructors, channels, or influencers, you will have an excellent way to exercise on a budget.
With so many options available to you for how to exercise on a budget, you could afford to try a few different methods. Make sure that one of these includes checking out the many options available on Superprof. Whether you are in Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg, or Ermelo, there are coaches available to you.
You could use the website’s location finder to find someone near you, or choose someone from further away (even overseas) if you are prepared to train online using your internet connection and webcam.
In terms of budget, you will quickly notice that this can vary hugely depending on the qualifications, experience, and location of the coach. Costs also vary depending on whether you choose to train one-on-one or in a group.
There are many other benefits associated with using a Superprof personal trainer. Besides the free start-up lesson already mentioned, you can enjoy peace of mind in knowing that the credentials of Superprof tutors are already verified.
Find a coach who is good at what they do and whose teaching style and personality are well suited to you. Notice how easily you are able to communicate your goals and concerns and how flexible they are with regards to schedules, location, and cancellations.
As you can see working out on a budget is possible, so with a bit of effort, we hope that you make use of these tips to find a solution that is suited to you!
In summary, curating an affordable exercise routine will mean the following:
- Incorporating a free workout wherever possible
- Checking out YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram
- Making the most of school sport
- Get moving with friends
- Use an affordable exercise app
- Save your favourite exercise video and repeat
- Check out Superprof, it’s more affordable than you think.
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