5 fitness tips that don't cost you a dime

April 20, 4:45 PMSan Jose Fitness ExaminerAmy Rabinovitz

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Is your best workout gear sitting in a corner? 
Get it out and bike to work one day a week.

Who has money to waste!

A recent Wall Street Journal article said the recession is "spawning a new low-budget fitness movement. These low-cost and easy fitness alternatives range from dusting off old dumbbells to jumping rope or kickboxing in front of the television." 

I went to a group of marketing and PR folks -  and asked how they fit fitness into their day.  Here are their practical - and creative - ideas.

"I try and commute on bicycle a few times a week, and I ride a fixed gear (single speed, no coasting--like a spin class) which amplifies the workout. It wakes you up in the morning and gets the metabolism up at the end of the day before dinner. No shower is dealt with via washcloth and towel in restroom."  John Shanley,  NetPlus Marketing

"I changed jobs within the company this year and went from a daily 3 hour (round-trip) commute to working from a home office. Each morning I get up at the same time as I did before and go downstairs and work out (cardio, weights, steps). It is time given back to me that I refuse to use sleeping in! Previous commute time is my personal time now. I just have to think of the last two years' schedule and it keeps me motivated. I feel better too, of course, and eat better now that I can prepare my own breakfast and lunch."  Nancy Clark, www.twitter.com/kisacdn

"Take up biking to work. In last five years I have driven three times (40k roundtrip). With spiked tires and proper winter gear you can go year round in any conditions. Also this is a great way to escape the blackberry and phone. 

At the start one broken wrist due to taxi cut off, one car door hit but once you learn the rules of the urban biking jungle it is very relaxing. "  Curt Clements, Move One

 "I schedule my workout time and treat it as any other important business appointment."  Stacey Kannenberg. Cedar Valley Publishing

"I take the stairs up and down every day. I'm only on the third floor, but I believe every bit helps. I teach yoga two evenings a week, and at work I use some of the stretching exercises to keep my blood flowing and body flexible."  Lisa Daniel,
Diversified Clinical Services
 

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