fitness

Being Healthy Can Have Big Cash Rewards

Posted September 24, 2009 - 07:22 by Paul Michael

Health and Beauty

Cash Bicep

I recently became a member of my wife’s gym. I had always hesitated, being a frugal person I preferred to work out at home with a few weights and some exercise DVDs. But, when I did join, I found out that my membership gives back in more ways than just my health. Cha-ching!

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Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk

Posted July 24, 2009 - 06:00 by Paul Michael

Lifestyle, Health and Beauty, Green Living

Walking man

There’s one fact that is undeniable in America; we just don’t walk enough. A dependence on automobiles, elevators and escalators, coupled with a growing lack of interest in exercise and a healthy diet, has made walking something of a rarity in most parts of America. And it’s costing you, in so many ways.

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The Ultimate "Green" Workout

Posted June 18, 2008 - 20:55 by Linsey Knerl

Frugal Living, Food and Drink, Health and Beauty, Green Living

Recently our own Xin Lu wrote a post on a motivating way to lose weight (a very interesting piece.) Imagine my surprise when a commenter spoke my mind by sharing the ultimate in “green” workouts! Not only does this daily routine give me tone and energy, but I’ll be enjoying the “fruits” of my labor in just a few short weeks!

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Is the Wii Fit a cheap workout?

Posted June 13, 2008 - 10:13 by Paul Michael

Frugal Living, Shopping, Health and Beauty, Technology

Work It

I’ll be honest, I’m not a fitness nut. I don’t like exercising, it always seems like a chore. But what if it wasn’t? What if it were, dare I say it, almost a game? That’s what Wii Fit promises…but will it pass the test?

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GYM Class: THE DIY, DIFNF Thesis

Posted January 20, 2008 - 10:31 by Jabulani Leffall

Consumer Affairs

Do it yourself, Do it for nearly free

If you know that you aren't going to be able to work out more than three times a week, if you have a fitness center in your apartment complex or if you're self-motivated and patient enough, why on earth would you pay someone to run, jump, sweat and lift? If you didn't have to, why would you waste time traveling to a place to pay money when the "DIY DIFNF" plan can be just as, if not more, effective?

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How To Turn A Video Game System Into A Gym Membership

Posted August 21, 2007 - 20:59 by Nora Dunn

Health and Beauty, Lifestyle

running shoes & controller

Never thought you could actually get in shape with that PS2 or Xbox, huh? Believe it or not, I justified buying a PS2 because it's cheaper than hiring a personal trainer and getting a gym membership.

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