There are many different workout videos out there. There are thousands of programs and gurus trying to sell us stuff that might not even work. This is why I like to try things out before I make a purchase or commit to anything. I think most people have this same opinion. Even when the economy is good, I don’t want to waste hard earned money on junk products or crappy programs. Some of the popular ones are usually worthwhile so that’s what I’ve been checking out. There are a lot of legal ways to get your copy of workout videos and equipment for either free or very cheap. You don’t have to turn into a scam artist or thief to save a few bucks. Just to be clear, I’m giving you options to obtain legit copies.
A Few Good Tips
One of the best ways to get these types of things for free is to simply fill out short forms or enter contests. I know what you’re thinking. Those contests are probably all scams or you’ll never win. That’s what I used to think until I won a few. I actually took the time to just enter an email address here and there. I filled out a few forms for various local contests and got lucky. Sure, you might not win. But hey, you definitely won’t win if you don’t even try.
Local ads and listings are great for this. You can check online listings (like craigslist) or local paper listings. Some local companies or newspapers even have a website that’s meant just for people in the area. You’d be shocked at how you can get tons of fitness related stuff for free using this tactic. I bought an entire workout station loaded with weights for only $35. It was easily worth a thousand bucks. The lady that sold it just wanted to get rid of it. People like this don’t even care about the price they just want to dump the stuff onto someone else. Their hurried attitude is your gain.
Moving sales are huge. People are moving overseas quite often these days. Maybe they got a job in Asia. Maybe they are in the military and need to sell all the stuff cluttering their house or apartment. Maybe they are just going on an extended vacation and don’t want to keep up with a home and all its contents. This is perfect for grabbing things like old workout videos, weights, and fitness equipment. You’ll spend pennies on the dollar with this. These sales are often listed in the local paper and online, but you may need to drive around a few neighborhoods to find sale signs.
My Favorite Workouts
I’ve tried a lot of different programs. Probably one of my favorites would be p90x. It has a great mix of conditioning, muscle development routines, and cardiovascular sessions. It’s very popular and I’m sure you’ve heard of it or seen a commercial. Surprisingly enough, it actually does what it claims to do. Another program I’ve tried is Insanity. It leans more toward cardio than muscle building. It’s very good for getting lean and being in good shape. What I tend to do with my personal workout is to mix and match the video sessions based on what I feel I need to accomplish for the week. So far it’s working out nicely. If you can get a cheap or free p90x & Insanity then that’s even better.
Of course, there are tons of other video series and programs out there. But hey, we all want to get something for free these days and I don’t blame you. I’d say try to get whatever you can for free or cheap and go from there. If you feel like something is worth paying for then you can always buy everything you need at a later date. That’s the safest and most frugal way to approach the situation.
