It's easy to be sanguine about exercise in the great outdoors when the temperature is finally above 10 degrees, with not a cloud in the sky. I'm also incredibly lucky to live near beautiful, traffic free, running routes with Mr. Pea as an energetic companion. But, having tried the gym, I really do prefer being outside.
Some kit related sums put the cost of running, cycling and strength training in my own 'gym' at £21.68 a month. That's the first year anyway; taking into account the £100 for my cheapo mountain bike. If I don't add anything new then I'm down to £13.35. I quite fancy some kit options though, so I'm happy with around £20. Obviously, if I wanted swimming I'd need to factor in a trip to the council pool, or maybe consider a sociable Zumba class, and if I fancy a sauna my only option is the plastic greenhouse amongst the tomatoes.
You can get no frills gym memberships for between £10 and £20 now, but I can't help feeling that I'm not missing out too much - my current monthly costs would end up being on top of any gym fee. I'd still need kit, my cheapo mountain bike would still exist and whilst I need to use my own shower facilities it does mean they are absolutely exclusive.
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