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No worries, though. You can get in shape without the weightlifting machines, treadmills, and elliptical trainers found throughout most gyms. So please keep reading to see our favorite ways to exercise without a gym membership.
Easy Ways to Exercise Without a Gym Membership
Dance
You can still reap the benefits of dance even if you aren't interested in dance classes. Just put on your favorite music, close your door, and dance like no one's watching for 30-45 minutes!
Yoga
- Stress management
- Balance
- Improved mental health
- Weight control
- Reduced fibromyalgia pain
- Reduced neck and lower back pain
- Decreased headache intensity and duration
- Improved arthritis symptoms
- Improved quality of life for those with cancer, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Improved blood sugar control for those with type 2 diabetes
- Better sleep
Swimming
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Of course, you can't swim from home, but you don't have to pay gym fees to swim either! Instead, look for a local rec center that has a lap pool and check out their prices per visit or for a membership card. Rec centers are almost always more affordable than the gym – you might even be able to find free or low-cost classes to learn to swim or improve your skills.
Tai Chi
Hiking and Jogging
As a bonus, research has shown that spending time in nature can improve your mood while reducing your risk of anxiety and depression.
Zero-Equipment Home Workouts
Zero-Equipment Home Workouts
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