Since I have nothing significant to report, I figured I would share some things. Being that I like working out, and my budget is small, i gotta find a hustle. so i will share my secrets.
daily deals are my best friend. especially groupon's "now" deals. that site always has a class at a fancy fitness facility, yoga studio, personal trainers, specialty classes such as;spinning, rowzone, cross fit, boot camps, and the like. often you can buy groups of classes or memberships for a fraction of the real price.
i downloaded a free ap "Deal Drop". this ap combines all the deal sites into one place and knocks it down into categories. there is always something on there at a much lower reduced rate.
Lululemon and Athletica give free in house or off site classes all thru the week. "friend" them on facebook to get the skinny. they even have running groups and clinics for any skill level.
during the summer, "Urban Yoga" holds once a week classes somewhere outside. this year it was at the comcast building. last year it popped up at different parks around the city. again, friend them on fb for info.
every studio/facility wants your business. if you go on their website, 9 times out of ten they have a deal for new students. i just found a week of free classes at The Yoga Garden on south street. think about it. its $16 a class normally. major score. http://www.yogagardenphilly.com/
a new yoga studio just opened in my hood. and while under construction, they invited local yogis once a day for a free practice until they officially opened. even though it was not completed, it was still one of the most beautiful studios i have ever seen. i will definitely go back, even if i have to pay full price. haha. check them out. http://www.digyoga.com/philadelphia-classes.html
meetup.com has several fitness groups. you can find whatever youre into. i belong to "Run Like a Philly Girl". over 400 members and several runs a week at all different times and areas of the city. all paces and distances. beginners to marathoners. i have run with them several times, but now i dont have the time. even their early runs are too late for me.
lucky for me, i have a gym at work. i am there by 6am mon-fri. i always have someone to run with (its our job, we have to do it). im fortunate that way.
Pinterest is my new favorite thing. not only can you find anything that interests you, they have 1000's of workouts that do not need a gym. you don't have to leave your house. whatever your fitness goals, you can get it on Pinterest. the workouts are dumbed down, step by step. you can "pin" them to a board you create just for work outs. heres mine... titled "keeping it sexxxaaayyy " http://pinterest.com/pin/152629874841601602/
another free ap i have, (im new to it, so im still learning), is "Fitocracy" . you do not need a smart phone because it's on line as well. www.fitocracy.com . both the ap and the site are linked together. its a mixture of workouts, tracking progress, ideas, and it also has the social networking side with groups, friends, and strangers getting involved with your routines. they give support and info to reach your goals. it feels like a group effort and makes you accountable. when people are paying attention, youre more likely to get your ass in gear. plus, my Boo's brother is on there and is kicking my ass in points. so it becomes competitive as well.
there is fitness "On Demand". free classes right in your living room, included with your cable. most people don't know this. but its pretty awesome and changes frequently.
you can also find classes on line. back to yoga, there are several sites with classes from amazing teachers. search "free yoga online". there is an overwhelming amount of resources. im sure you can find any class if you search that way.
and last but not least youtube.com. anything you want to learn or see is on there. when i get a workout from Pinterest and it mentions an exercise ive never heard of, i go to youtube.com and in seconds im taught.
i cant think of any other hustles, but im sure i have them. OH! volunteer at a facility for free memberships. sometimes this is as little as 2 hrs a month. i wrote a blog for a studio for a while and it gave me free classes and workshops. pretty sweet.
