Comments on: There’s No Such Thing as Free Exercise http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html Bridging the gap between saving money and investing Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:47:49 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: counterpoint http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html/comment-page-1#comment-218853 counterpoint Sun, 20 Jan 2008 08:24:05 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html#comment-218853 Helen. Congrats on yout 79th b-day. There is nothing wrong with spending money if it is something that improves your health and you enjoy it. It's a non issue. Helen.

Congrats on yout 79th b-day.

There is nothing wrong with spending money if it is something that improves your health and you enjoy it. It’s a non issue.

]]> By: Helen http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html/comment-page-1#comment-213007 Helen Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:11:51 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html#comment-213007 I am blessed! At the local Senior Center: Aerobic exercise;twice a week ($1.00 a session YMCA instructor ),Strength training;three times a week ($2.00 a session ,also by YMCA instructor),Walking Club;three times a week (2-3 miles and free). I use good sneakers for exercise only and a pair of "Nurses'" shoes for the walking.It is now time for me to get out my snowshoes and cross-country skis for the snow. P.S. I just had my 79th birthday. I am blessed! At the local Senior Center: Aerobic exercise;twice a week ($1.00 a session YMCA instructor ),Strength training;three times a week ($2.00 a session ,also by YMCA instructor),Walking Club;three times a week (2-3 miles and free). I use good sneakers for exercise only and a pair of “Nurses’” shoes for the walking.It is now time for me to get out my snowshoes and cross-country skis for the snow.
P.S. I just had my 79th birthday.

]]> By: Richard http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html/comment-page-1#comment-212509 Richard Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:55:31 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html#comment-212509 Come on. If you were living and enjoying life, the costs should not mean anything . Think about not being able to do what you did. There are somethings more important thatn just saving money if you have the means. If you were starving to walk,run then that is another issue. Come on. If you were living and enjoying life, the costs should not mean anything . Think about not being able to do what you did. There are somethings more important thatn just saving money if you have the means. If you were starving to walk,run then that is another issue.

]]> By: C Johnson http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html/comment-page-1#comment-210144 C Johnson Sat, 12 Jan 2008 03:41:06 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html#comment-210144 There are a lot of comfort supplies. You really don't <i>need</i> an ipod or treadmill. I'm sure there could of been other places to stay and travel that didn't cost a grand. Just because all this stuff is there, doesn't mean it has to be bought. Some of the philosophy behind running is a sort of minimalist mentality. That is one of the reasons I run. There are a lot of comfort supplies. You really don’t need an ipod or treadmill. I’m sure there could of been other places to stay and travel that didn’t cost a grand. Just because all this stuff is there, doesn’t mean it has to be bought. Some of the philosophy behind running is a sort of minimalist mentality. That is one of the reasons I run.

]]> By: Two Pennies Earned http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html/comment-page-1#comment-209609 Two Pennies Earned Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:27:07 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html#comment-209609 One thing I would point out is that for you, running seems to have become more than just a form of exercise--it's become a hobby that you're passionate about, and hobbies often get expensive (I know mine have). To just get a basic amount of exercise, though, a person wouldn't need to spend nearly this much money. I buy tennis shoes once a year no matter what (I wear them all the time), then I go for walks in my regular tennis shoes and my regular clothes. So walking, at least, can be free. One thing I would point out is that for you, running seems to have become more than just a form of exercise–it’s become a hobby that you’re passionate about, and hobbies often get expensive (I know mine have). To just get a basic amount of exercise, though, a person wouldn’t need to spend nearly this much money. I buy tennis shoes once a year no matter what (I wear them all the time), then I go for walks in my regular tennis shoes and my regular clothes. So walking, at least, can be free.

]]> By: Neal L http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html/comment-page-1#comment-209384 Neal L Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:16:31 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html#comment-209384 If you give a mouse a cookie, he's going to ask for a glass of milk... If you give a mouse a cookie, he’s going to ask for a glass of milk…

]]> By: Ivan Cadena http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html/comment-page-1#comment-208964 Ivan Cadena Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:29:04 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html#comment-208964 Be sure that there's nothing free related to fitness and exercise. Nevertheless, a good ol' hint, swimming. It's not so expensive, and you just need a couple of accesories (by the way, very cheap). Be sure that there’s nothing free related to fitness and exercise. Nevertheless, a good ol’ hint, swimming. It’s not so expensive, and you just need a couple of accesories (by the way, very cheap).

]]> By: Meg from The Bargain Queens & All About Appearances http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html/comment-page-1#comment-208806 Meg from The Bargain Queens & All About Appearances Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:22:45 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html#comment-208806 Wow, I've probably paid less for my gym membership and clothes! The great thing about the gym is that I can wear just about whatever because it's climate controlled. And I haven't had any problems with my shoes since I just use the treadmills or elliptical machines. Wow, I’ve probably paid less for my gym membership and clothes! The great thing about the gym is that I can wear just about whatever because it’s climate controlled. And I haven’t had any problems with my shoes since I just use the treadmills or elliptical machines.

]]> By: Early Retirement Extreme http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html/comment-page-1#comment-208791 Early Retirement Extreme Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:06:38 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html#comment-208791 It's like riding a bike. You can ride a $50 bike or a $5000 dollar bike, but there is no law against riding the former even though people automatically gravitate towards the latter. Upgrade fever is a terrible thing :-) OTOH spending money on fitness is better than spending it on watching TV. It’s like riding a bike. You can ride a $50 bike or a $5000 dollar bike, but there is no law against riding the former even though people automatically gravitate towards the latter. Upgrade fever is a terrible thing :-) OTOH spending money on fitness is better than spending it on watching TV.

]]> By: kch http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html/comment-page-1#comment-208288 kch Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:30:25 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/01/10/101995_theres-no-such-thing-as-free-exercise.html#comment-208288 You're right that the direct financial cost of running can be expensive, but I like to focus more on tho positives you hit on towards the end of your post - that running is keeping you mentally and physically healthy. You’re right that the direct financial cost of running can be expensive, but I like to focus more on tho positives you hit on towards the end of your post – that running is keeping you mentally and physically healthy.

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