10 fitness tips to save money and lose weight

Want an active lifestyle that leads to a slimmer you? You don't have to rack your brains or spend all your money. Follow these 10 fitness tips from experts that can help you save money and lose weight.

1. Mark your calendar

Gyms generally offer discounts in January and September, so joining a membership during these months is likely to be more affordable than usual. But if you didn’t join during these two months, then first check out some gyms near you and go to the one that interests you the most.

Each gym has different fees and discounts, and this information is not necessarily made public, so you will need to go in person and ask them if they have any special events. When joining the club, you can make requests such as "If I become a long-term member, can I get free personal training courses?"

Most gyms offer referral programs, and if your friends or family are also interested in fitness, you can bring them along. You might get a free month, free personal training sessions, or something like that. Plus, you'll be more motivated to exercise if you have a partner.

4. Don’t follow the trend

To train well, you need a good pair of shoes, but a good pair of shoes doesn't have to be fashionable. You can look for styles that were on sale last season, and if you think you want a newer pair of shoes, many websites offer great discounts on brand name items. If you want to buy a sweatshirt, this is definitely a good choice.

5. Make your sneakers more durable

We recommend replacing your running shoes after 300-500 miles, but there are easier ways to keep them looking new than that. Instead of throwing your smelly, sweaty shoes in the closet after exercise, leave them out in an open space to air dry, which will help keep them clean and fresh. Only wear running shoes when running. This may seem like an obvious tip, but when you wear your running shoes after a race to do everyday chores or take a cross-training class, you're putting in a few extra miles that will slowly wear out your running shoes over time. Remember to change into a pair of comfortable flat shoes or other suitable shoes after your next race.

6. Participate in local activities

Sports tournaments and similar events hosted by your local club or small organization often have cheaper entry fees than national, corporate-sponsored events.

7. Stop being obsessed with high-tech gadgets

"Don't waste your money on a watch with hundreds of functions you can barely use and you probably won't even use the ones it has." A simple timer and heart rate monitor will suffice.

8. Comfort First

We love nice clothes as much as any girl, but you can save a lot of money if you buy sportswear at discount retailers. If you exercise at home, don't wear spandex clothing. Just wear your usual home clothes and be comfortable.

9. Take materials from hand

Be more creative and don’t buy everything from the mall. Tip: When doing hot yoga, you can use a beach towel or bath towel as a mat and put a large book underneath.

10. Always pay attention to discount information

Want to get the latest information about promotions at your favorite club? Go online! There is a lot of information on social networks. You will find free classes and discounts for new teachers. By signing up, you can get cool freebies like a free customer pass or a discount on your next class. You can ask the reception desk any questions you may have regarding special benefits of social networking.