We’ve all done it: signed up for a pricey year-long gym membership only to stop going after six months.
The lesson is this: the amount of money you throw at your fitness goals is not indicative of the results you can expect.
Plus, as we’re learning during our HerFamily.ie 30 Day Bikini Body Blitz, it’s very possible to make sweeping changes at home, for free.
Here are five fun accessories you can use to help you get more bang for your workout buck…
Hand weights
Add a pair of hand weights to your walk or workout to help firm your arms in record time. These are €1.49 for a pair at Dealz.
Hula Hoop
Hula-hooping is so effective at toning your waist and midsection that bridal shops recommend it to brides interested in wearing figure-hugging dresses up the aisle. There’s no art to it, just buy a hula hoop. find a quiet room and go crazy! Hula hoop, €3.99, Smyths.
Jump rope
A skipping rope is one of the best cardio tools you can have in your fat-burning arsenal. Jumping rope torches calories, firms upper and lower body muscles and improves bone density. This one is €3 from Penneys.
Frisby
A frisby isn’t just a tonne of old school fun, it’s also a way to get in a run without even feeling it. Enlist the kids and find a big green space, then try and catch the frisby as fast as possible after someone throws it. This one is €1.49 at Dealz.
Exercise ball
Using a Swiss ball helps your abs work harder, meaning that six-pack could be yours sooner than you imagine. This one is less than a tenner from Argos.
