All the free or cheap ways you can work out and keep fit in 2025
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It’s that time of year where we try to improve on ourselves in various ways. Some people opt for dry January after a boozy festive season, others want to be more spending savvy, while many aim to get fit. This article is NOT about losing weight. MoneyMagpie believes diet culture to be toxic at any time of year, but particularly in January.
This article is about how to improve your own health, mobility, and functional movement through activities you enjoy – on a budget. Gyms are bursting with enthusiastic beginners at this time of the year – but gyms and personal trainers are expensive, and can lock you into costly contracts you might not even end up using. Try these tips to get fit on a budget before you tie yourself into a more serious gym membership.
The best way to improve your health and fitness is to find ways to do so that you enjoy. There is no point signing up to run a marathon if you hate even walking to the local shop. Use the first few months of the year to find something you love – and that’s cheap to do, as many classes and workshops will offer free or cheap introductory sessions, or you can find online tutorials for workouts at home.
Spend time going to different classes or looking up tutorials on YouTube, to find something you actively look forward to doing. There are plenty of free fitness apps to get you started too – such as JoyRuns which is a fun running challenge with a new theme each week.
Find a friend or family member who has similar goals to you, and agree to meet a couple of times a week to make sure you stay accountable to your fitness goals. Not only is this a great way to stay consistent, but you automatically have a workout partner which opens up the possibilities of activities you can do to get fit together.
