Comments on: Maybe I was being a little too frugal

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:15:52 +0000

The cheapest workout you can get is "Less is more" it's a workout on Exercise tv, cost is very cheap. You should give that a try, I use it often 3 times a week . It's winter here in New Zealand and dame cold who would want to go to the gym? I did it from home, one of my friend's said to me "wow your legs are amazing they look and feel strong!" I was glad to hear that after doing workouts at home and keeping warm also having nice shower after towards. :-) .-= Lori´s last blog ..Recovering from unhappy relationships =-.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:31:46 +0000

[…] instance, many of you probably think it wasn’t very frugal of me to join a gym and buy new running shoes. On the flip side, some of you might be like my husband, who believes you can never spend too much […]

By: Funny about Money

Funny about Money — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:23:20 +0000

LOL! Bet you can't beat this one: I kept on wearing the hiking shoes my puppy chewed up until after the dog died...at the age of 13. No one, but NO ONE, is that cheap! :-D I'm one of the types who can't stand gyms...but our weather is mild here nine months a year, and the other three months, the pool is highly swimmable. If you live in a place where you have to deal with ice and snow, it would be well worth paying for access to indoor running and other exercise opportunities. Just remember to take those vitamin D supplements. Funny about Money’s last blog post..Win 6 months of the W. St. J.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:09:52 +0000

I so agree with Tony!! I started being frugal last year this time just so I could stop spending on food and shampoo and pay for a personal trainer- I have been paying alot of money for that, but it has been so worth it- no more high blood pressure, high blood sugar, or high cholesterol. It has been the best money I have spent. I too had to get some new running shoes- luckily I received a $60.00 rebate and they were on sale for $69.99. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!! Stephanie’s last blog post..Yankee Candles 75% Off!

By: Miss M

Miss M — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:56:53 +0000

I wouldn't feel comfortable running in my neighborhood, you're likely to get run over. I know what it's like to take frugal a little too far, you should see my work shoes. Hope your feet feel better. Miss M’s last blog post..Creating a Financial Inventory

By: Kacie

Kacie — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:04:34 +0000

Ack! I’m glad you got some new shoes. In high school, I was on the track and cross country teams. Good running shoes were the one thing that money was no object on. I had to get a great pair or risk injury. My favorite brand is Brooks, and they’re typically in the $100s, but whatevers.

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By: Ken

Ken — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:23:00 +0000

I agree that if you don’t feel safe running outside in your neighborhood, then that is a really good reason to run at the gym.

Weather can be a good reason also. However, I live in the New England, and the only thing that prevents me from running outside is slick ice or a heavy snow storm. I would much rather deal with the elements, than deal with monotony of a treadmill. But I think I’m clearly in the minority on this point.

By: Abigail

Abigail — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:38:18 +0000

Living in a place like Seattle, I have to agree that not everyone can jog in any weather. I certainly was never up for it, back when I jogged. It’s hard to get yourself up for a walk when it’s pouring, even when you have a good umbrella!

But I’m glad your husband snapped you back to reality! You should never use old, worn out shoes! If you’re that worried about frugality, be sure your shoes are used only for workouts and allow 24 hours in between wearings. (This allows your shoes to dry out completely, which lessens breakdown.)

I will caution though, when you say you’re ‘taking advantage’ of your gym’s personal trainer… Find out what the exact certifications are. Granted, you probably don’t have health conditions like I do, but I was horrified to find out how poorly trained most PTs are. I lucked into one at a gym that has actual degrees. Most PTs have Apex certification (a few hour class with a test afterwards) and not much else. Many gyms hire PTs who are more salesmen who know something about fitness than vice versa. I’ve found this to be true, even at really nice gyms. (I had a rather large friend who was training with someone. He had her cutting calories big time, including having just a yogurt for breakfast. At my urging her to be careful, she tested him and said, “Well, why even bother with the yogurt?” He basically told her great, if you can skip it, do.)

Try to find someone who has a degree in sports medicine or kineiosology or something that tells you (s)he actually knows the body’s limits. I’ve learned a huge amount from my trainer, but that’s because he had a double major from a four-year university, plus some specialized training from a technical school.

I’ll get off the soap box now, I just get really annoyed that these people charge (or give you a couple free sessions then nag for you to buy) such crazy prices when they often don’t know much more than you do. It’s great to get some guidance so you have the right form on strength training. Beyond that, seek out someone who definitely knows their stuff!