Stay Fit without joining gym

If you are like most people who are in desperate need to stay fit and active, there is a thick chance that joining a gym ( if you haven't already) must have definitely crossed your mind more than once. 

Maybe your tight budget can't accommodate an additional fee, your jam-packed schedule doesn't give you the room to pay the gym a quick and short visit, or the mere thought of having to join a gym 

and actually to commit going there for a few days a week, isn't something you normally would go “Yay” for. Luckily for you, it's not all hopeless. While joining a gym offers considerable benefits to help you stay fit, it isn't the only way. Regardless of your excuses for not buying into the idea of hitting the gym, its still possible to be physically active and achieve your fitness goals. So browse through the tips below on the little things you can do to stay fit and healthy without ever having to go to a gym.

• Equip your home with fitness gadget [post_ad]

You can create your own personal fitness center. A great idea is to always have some fitness equipment in your house. Whether it's a couple of 2 kg weights, a stationary bike or even workout DVDs, there's no need to spend a lot on them, since you can even find them second hand on a classifieds site, or in the case of DVDs you can probably rent them in a video store. So whenever you're at home and have a few minutes to spare in between your chores, just hop on your bike, pick up those dumbbells, or choose your favorite work-out routine and get going. How about renting a Zumba DVD and doing some fun workouts with your friends?

• Eat just enough

Eating practical portions of food is important. Sometimes, if you don't watch how much you eat, despite the efforts put in your exercise routines, it will all be a waste. This, however, doesn't mean that you should go ahead and starve yourself. Rather, when you are eating, make sure to take the time to know when you're actually full. A good tip is to never eat while you're watching TV since studies have shown that it takes longer so satiate ourselves when we're distracted watching TV and we tend to eat more.

• Eat Right 

Make sure to eat foods with more nutritional values. Thus, incorporate more fruits and vegetables in your diet, as they can fuel your body and keep it feeling super-energized and strong. Most of all, make sure you start your day right with a good breakfast. If you're in a hurry, go for a bar of granola and a banana. Breakfast will leave you energized and helps jump start your body metabolism.

• Morning jogs

Whenever convenient, make sure to go for a morning jog. Being physically active in the morning, besides helping you stay fit, can give you the extra energy you need to get you through the day.

• Be in a constant movement![post_ad]

Do anything to keep you moving through out the day, as that will help you burn calories and keep your heart healthy. So next time, opt for taking the stairs instead of the elevator, in one-on-one business meeting, suggest a walk while sipping a smoothie out in the sunlight, or when watching TV, do some sit-ups, push-ups, and leg lifts during commercial breaks.