You’re probably wondering what in the world we are talking about when we say that you can save money by developing a “prison workout.” Believe it or not, you can save anywhere from $20 to $400 a month by doing so.
Here’s how it works. Find some empty space in your home or apartment. You really only need one and a half body lengths in any direction. (I’ve actually done prison workouts in a 400-square-foot studio apartment so don’t say you don’t have the space.) Now, think of what you would do to stay in shape if you were confined to this space. This is why it’s called a “prison workout.”
Things you can do to build strength and keep off the pounds are push-ups, sit-ups, squats, jump squats, running in place, jumping jacks, high step running in place, lunges (forward, backwards and sideways) and mountain climbers (start in a push-up position and alternate thrusting your knees forward like you are running up a mountain).
The most important thing about a prison workout is to keep moving. Your heart rate will rise and you will enter a fat-burning range as you build strength.
How does this save you money? Gym memberships cost anywhere from $20 a month in rural areas to $400 a month in New York City. Until the economy improves, why not pass on expensive gym memberships and develop a prison workout that you can do at home?
Other ways this saves you money is that you have access to food and drink at home so you do not need to buy expensive bottled water at the gym. And, people who exercise are generally happier, make fewer emotional purchases, and are less likely to eat emotionally than people who do not exercise.
Develop a prison workout. Your body and your wallet will thank you.
