Exercise for free

Do you really need to pay to exercise? Is the cost of membership to a gym or club really worth it? We find ways to get a great workout for free.

Free tennis

Tennis is a great way to stay fit and gives the whole body a workout. Author and comedian Tony Hawkes has set up a website campaigning for more free tennis courts. It also has a comprehensive list of free courts in your area.

Take a look at free courts in your area

Free local authority facilities

All local authorities provide free health and fitness facilities or classes in some shape or form. Many centres have 'open-days' when you can use facilities for free.

Find out more by contacting your local authority

Exercise at home

You don't need to even leave the house to exercise. Save money by avoiding gym's and even fitness DVDs. Make use of free workouts available on the Internet.

Net fit for example offer a number of free workouts with pictures. You can save these to your computer or print them out.

Take a look at free workouts from Netfit

Make use of parks and roads

It sounds obvious, but for a fantastic workout, hit the outdoors. Walking and running are great ways to stay fit, and on a nice day especially can make exercise that bit easier to do.

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