The Fitness Scam (Part 2)
In a previous article, I wrote that expensive gym memberships were unnecessary because people can exercise outside for free. Jon commented that outdoor exercise is not always practical because of weather or safety concerns. He had a good point.
However, it’s also easy to exercise inside your own home without paying for a monthly gym membership. Herschel Walker, a Hall of Fame football star who played for the University of Georgia and the Dallas Cowboys, originally got into great physical condition without the benefit of a gym. He did thousands of pushups and sit-ups in his own home during television commercial breaks.
These relatively inexpensive products can also help with a home fitness routine:
January 25th, 2008 at 1:13 am
Totally agree.. Good mention of h. walker. My brother used to always talk about him and that brought back that memory of h. walker. Another celebrity known for the lack of gym equipment is Usher. I actually just read a blog written about usher not using gym equipment.
http://blogs.fitconnect.com/ryan/2008/1/24/Usher-Doesn‘t-use-a-Bowflex-Machine
January 25th, 2008 at 1:13 am
oops.. messed up with the link, but anyway, it’s on this guy’s blog, you can find it there
http://blogs.fitconnect.com/ryan
February 16th, 2008 at 7:40 am
The Fitness Scam (Part 2) thanks for this post!
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