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Get in shape, on the cheap

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Posted on 1/24/2010 17:15 EST
Filed in: Elliptical Trainers, Exercise Bikes, Fitness, Frugal tips, Health, Healthcare, Sports

Train and save. It's not as hard as you think. Just follow these tips, courtesy of The Boston Globe, and you'll stay (or get) in shape without dipping too far into your shrunken piggy bank.

"The new year means renewing those resolutions to get in shape, yet again. But staying fit doesn't have to break the bank with pricey gym memberships. Here are some tips from fitness experts on how to get lean within your means.

Exercise at home: Rob Shapiro, founder of local personal training and fitness franchise BodyScapes Fitness and One2One BodyScapes, recommends investing in a good quality exercise ball, which should cost about $50. Shapiro's suggested regime: "Lean against a wall with the exercise ball positioned at your lower back, separating you and the wall..."

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