Money-Saving Home Workout Tips

Money-Saving Home Workout Tips
By PARADE, PARADE

You don't have to buy expensive equipment or join a fancy gym to get fit. Here are some simple items you'll need to get started.


A Pedometer
Track the number of steps you take each day. Less than 4,000 steps is sedentary. Optimum goal: 10,000. Aim for 500-step increments, easily achievable if you park your car farther away or use the stairs.

A Pair of Sneakers
Look for sneakers with firm support at the heel, cushioning to absorb shock and enough room to wiggle your toes.

Comfortable Clothes
If exercising outdoors, dress warmly, including hats and gloves; indoors, look for moisture-wicking fabrics.

Light Hand Weights
Women, try two gradations: 3 and 5 pounds; for men, 5 and 8 pounds.