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Zero. I don't count cost of shoes.
Insane. I don't think I have a hobby I spend that much per month on besides travel averaged out throughout the year. I really want to buy a spa, hardly "workout" related, but therapeutic. That's more BTD though.I'm not surprised to find people here not spending much.
Some of the people on the original thread were spending $500+ a month no joke. That is more than my last car payment (admittedly my car is old).
If you're interested, you can buy a Kombucha "mother" (Cultures for Health sells them online) and make your own kombucha. My DH has had kombucha going for years. I don't like the stuff myself, but I do make a water kefir that I add lemon to and it tastes like fizzy lemonade. It makes a quart every couple of days...I've had my water kefir grains going for maybe a year...Planet Fitness for me - $159 per year
Kombucha ~ $1.85 per day for a bottle. A little extravagant but it really helps my digestion.
Fresh vs. Processed foods - I don't do organic, but try to buy more fresh vs. freezer/fast food meals. That costs more, just not sure how much more.
I forgot that I work out with a personal trainer twice a month at a total cost of $140 monthly. I have been meeting with the same person for 15 years and it looks like her rates are very reasonable.My on line yoga membership is $60. I do have to buy walking shoes twice a year or so, but not much $$ there. My bike is fairly old but works well and I do swim in our pool daily in the warmer months. That is all paid for already.
It's REALLY important you do something about that.. I don't know your age but if you're 50+ like I am... use it or lose it. Members of my family have ignored that and are doing poorly now.Really interesting. I feel like I am falling apart kind of fast for my age and know nothing of "how" to exercise. I just walk and that has only been in the last year.
I'm impressed. You out work my 40 year old neighbor. . .I have an old rower, an old Nordic Track X-C ski machine, an old treadmill and an old weight bench and dumbbells. They were acquired at different times- some new and some used - at long-forgotten prices. Let’s guess $1500-$2000 all-in. Other than those sunk-costs I spend $20/mo on a Team Body Project video subscription and about $100/year on working out shoes. I work out and/or walk an average of 5-6 days per week for about an hour a day. I will be 79 later this week.
Badatmath, you don't have to do 3 sets of 10, do 3 sets of 5 and work your way up.Right all my family never did anything either. So I'm trying to figure out what to do next but honestly the internet is overwhelming when you can't do "beginner" stuff. I don't need to like sit in a chair to exercise but I am not cranking out 3 sets of 10 pushups etc.
If you're ok taking advice from a woman, check out Casey Johnston and her Lift Off program. It's a very basic intro to weight lifting starting with very low weights, designed to get you ready to go to the gym with the basic moves down.Right all my family never did anything either. So I'm trying to figure out what to do next but honestly the internet is overwhelming when you can't do "beginner" stuff. I don't need to like sit in a chair to exercise but I am not cranking out 3 sets of 10 pushups etc.
I don't normally share my story but if it will help you I feel compelled to as you are honest about being a bit lost as to how to start and it really is important. Apologies as this will take the thread a little off track.Right all my family never did anything either. So I'm trying to figure out what to do next but honestly the internet is overwhelming when you can't do "beginner" stuff. I don't need to like sit in a chair to exercise but I am not cranking out 3 sets of 10 pushups etc.