Don't Let Finances Keep You from Taking Care of Yourself
We won't lie. We'd love to have you join our cycling studio and take a spinning class or two. But we know that for some, the finances just won't allow it right now. Maybe you've been struggling to make ends meet. Classes are pretty low on your priority list. Still, we want to encourage you to not let finances keep you from taking care of yourself.
Having disposable income can make exercising easier by giving you access to equipment, classes, and gym memberships. But in reality, exercise doesn't have to cost anything. Doing calisthenics in the living room is free. It doesn't cost a penny to walk a couple of laps around the block every morning.
The real cost of exercise isn't financial at all. It is time. We all live busy lives dictated by work schedules and social calendars. It can be difficult to block off a slot on the schedule for exercise. But if we are going to truly take care of ourselves, we have to make the time.
Don't Let Finances Keep You from Taking Care of Yourself
Exercise Equipment Is Expensive
We don't know about you, but we've noticed that exercise equipment has gotten more expensive over the last year. No surprises there. With more people exercising at home because their health clubs and cycle studio are closed, the demand for exercise equipment has increased. The higher the demand, the higher the price. It's economics 101.
You might be debating the idea of buying your own indoor bike versus signing up for an indoor cycling class. You like both options. Off the top, the class seems like a better option because it will not cost you nearly as much up front. On the other hand, buying your own bike could pay for itself if you are willing to stick with it for the long term.
Might we suggest another option? Renting a bike and signing up for a class. Both will get you started with indoor cycling at a reasonable cost. If you decide you like it, you can either buy a new bike or make a habit of signing up for regular classes. And if you don't like it, you can try some other form of exercise.
Get Up and Move
The point of all this is to say that it is time to get up and move. Lockdowns and social distancing have had us spending too much time on the couch over the last 12 months. Sure, we've been able to catch up on all our favorite shows, but the price we've paid for doing so is evident in the tighter clothes and a less attractive number on the weighing scale.
Indoor cycling is an excellent way to get up and move. We recommend it to anybody looking for a high-energy, low impact workout. Best of all, it is appropriate for all ages. From young to old and everyone in between, indoor cycling is a universal exercise just about anyone can enjoy.
If you cannot afford to get started, we understand. Please do not let that stop you from exercising. You still need to get up and move on a regular basis. Again, we recommend things like calisthenics and walking. Just 15 to 20 minutes of moderate walking per day can do wonders for your health.
Let's make 2021 the year we stopped living as hostages to coronavirus. Let us make this the year that we get back to caring for ourselves with regular exercise, good nutrition, and a positive outlook on life. It's possible, even if finances are limited. All it takes is a willingness to do what we can with the resources we have.