Fitness Dollars

• Gym memberships are VERY important
• Find a place you feel GOOD at... Bally's, 24 Hour, Club USA, Local Rec Center, etc. Try a free workout before you join!
• Find a price that works with your budget... most of these places offer "deals", but you have to ASK. Tell them you are comparing.
• Gyms keep you working out in bad weather, when you are alone, at your convenience, they offer classes, AND you can watch what other people are doing. Try what you see others doing!
• Spend money on SPECIAL things...what is something you LOVE that you can't do on your own?
• Yoga on the Rocks every summer... http://yoga.redrocksonline.com/yotr   This is yoga at it's BEST. Great leaders, MOST BEAUTIFUL scenery and worth every penny... IF you love yoga - OR just want to try something NEW.
• Races - you've worked hard and you want to celebrate with the running (walking, swimming, bike riding) community. Find one or a few races that motivate you to keep in shape then CELEBRATE your successes on race day with others! I LOVE the Rock N Roll Half Marathon every year in October. It is a goal that keeps me going.  http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/denver
• Tools that work FOR YOU
• There are SO MANY cool fitness gadgets. Get the ones you will use and ditch the rest. 
• I've purchased things, not loved them, and resold them on Craigslist.
• Not all tools work for all people. 
• Love swimming and music? Underwater headphones... my BEST investment yet! http://www.finisinc.com/neptune.html
• Gifts
• Ask for fitness related gifts for holidays... when you receive them, you are inclined to use them. 
• Race entries, gym memberships, gift cards to sports stores, etc.
• Grocery gift cards to Sprouts / Whole Foods / Trader Joes make eating healthy a special occasion!