Exercise equipment: 5 items to splurge on and 5 that aren't worth it
Are you a part of the聽聽who made a New Year's resolution to get healthy in 2015? If so, you're probably in the process of gearing up for your new fitness lifestyle,聽which can be a totally intimidating process.
Exercise equipment can get聽expensive, and fitness newbies might not know which products to splurge on, and which they should buy on the cheap. But that's why we're here! If you're struggling to figure out what kinds of things you actually聽need to get into聽shape, we've got answers for you.
5 Things to Splurge On:
- Sports Bras聽-- Listen up, fellow ladies of the world: a quality sports bra is an invaluable聽investment if you're starting a workout routine. Good sports bras can get a little pricey, but I promise聽they'll be worth every penny when you hit the treadmill. Cheaper bras just don't have the support you so desperately need when moving around with a larger chest, so suck it up and spend the money--you'll be glad you did. Don't know where to start?聽听补迟听!
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Shoes聽-- The wrong shoes can mess up more than just your workout. As someone who sprains her ankle on the regular, I need serious ankle support when I run and lift. Know your body and its limits, and make sure you pick out a shoe that's designed for the activity you'll be doing. No one should be running around a track wearing Converse sneakers. No one! Head over to your closest聽聽and let them help you pick聽out聽聽for your feet.
Don't skimp on gym memberships OR the right pair of shoes.
- Gym Memberships聽-- Yes, I know there are a ton of gyms out there that offer memberships for insanely low prices, but聽these kinds of discount gyms build their business models around the fact that most of their members will never come.聽聽if you want the truth about cheap gyms, and opt for a pricier workout zone for better odds 辞蹿听staying on track and聽keeping yourself accountable. Do some research on the gyms in your area, and indulge in聽some free trial weeks before making a decision.
- Healthy Food聽-- It's a sad fact, but聽it takes a lot less money and effort to stuff yourself with聽junk food than it does to eat healthy, but if your New Year's resolution is to get in shape, you're going to need to splurge on the good stuff.聽Check out this聽聽from Skinny Ms. if you need some inspiration and meal ideas.
- Workout Pants聽-- You might think you can skimp on your workout clothes, and for the most part, you're right. But you'll be surprised at how聽quickly a cheap pair of workout pants will fall apart when you're wearing聽them every day. Invest in at least one well-made pair and you won't have to keep sewing up the holes that pop up along the seams of your cheap leggings. Surprisingly, places like聽聽have some pretty good quality options that won't break the bank. Try out聽聽for your winter workouts.
5 Things to Get for Less:
Don't splurge on a yoga mat!
