Joining a gym can get pretty expensive, but there are lots of free ways to lose weight. Summer is a great time to slim down and tone up. If you're short on cash, you're in the right place because I've gathered some great free weight loss ideas that are going to change your body and your summer.
There are lots of opportunities to volunteer in the summer that will help you burn calories and work your muscles. In fact, this might be one of the most beneficial free ways to lose weight. Look for a yard makeover project or an opportunity to plant a community garden. You'll feel good and look good at the same time.
If you were a basketball or soccer player in your youth, revisit your love of that sport by joining a team for adults. There are lots of free ones, but if you can't find one, grab some friends and head to the park and play. You'll burn tons of calories and have some summer fun too!
Summer is the perfect time to go dancing and hosting a dance party at home is free and fun. Invite over all your besties and blast the tunes. Dancing is a great form of exercise, but it won't feel like it. Perfect!
Some pools charge a small fee, but if you live in an apartment or have a friend who does, chances are you can swim for free. What better way to enjoy summer than to lounge in the sunshine? Jump in the water and tone your entire body and burn calories, while having fun. Marco Polo, anyone?
Hiking is a great form of exercise and you can find all sorts of hiking trails all around you. Whether you need something a bit easy or you want a challenge, hiking is free and will leave you sore in a good way. Don't forget a water bottle and a healthy bag of trail mix.
Gardening is a great way to burn some calories and grow some healthy foods to help you on your journey to getting fit. Planting seeds, pulling weeds and harvesting your bounty works your muscles and burns calories. Tomatoes, peppers, squash and lettuce are really easy to grow and you'll have some yummy salad as proof. Just a few dollars in seeds and the rest is free!
The playground isn't just for the kids. Chase your little ones up the stairs and around the structure. Or push them on the swings. Maybe play some Frisbee or ride your bikes. All of these are a fun way to spend some time with your kids and get in shape for free. Have fun!
See? Getting fit doesn't have to cost a lot. There are lots of free ways to get moving and summer is the ideal time to try them out. What other ideas do you have?