Weight-loss plans can be hard to stick to, especially for Britons leading busy modern lives.
Many Britons are trying to lose weight, but the price of diet-friendly food and gym memberships can add up.
With the sun out and summer holiday season well and truly here, weight loss will still be on the minds of many people.
The average gym membership starts at £35 a month, as well as a £20 joining fee, and joining might be a squeeze, especially for those paying off summer holidays or saving for their next trip away.
However, money is no longer an excuse not to exercise, as there are many ways to lose weight cheaply, or even free.
Be realistic
According to money-saving app PIWoP, the biggest cut that can be made is quitting the gym.
PIWop advises Britons to realistically record their gym attendance, and work out its cost per visit.
If it’s costing £30 to go once a month, it’s probably not worth it. However, if you do decide to stick with the gym, make sure to shop around for the best deals before committing to a contract.
Invest in home gym equipment
Working out at home may better suited for those with a busy schedule or for the more conscious gym bunnies and it’s definitely cheaper.
However, there will be an initial cost of purchasing equipment, but shopping around on different websites will help save money.
Use nature’s treadmill
There’s no better feeling than being out in the open air, running along paths and pavements; it’s freeing and free.
There is also gym equipment in parks across towns and cities that make for a great outdoor workout.
On top of being more active outdoors, simple changes to your routine like walking to work will still be effective and save money.
Get downloading
The app store has an endless supply of fitness apps for supporting weight-loss journeys and tracking nutrition.
From Couch to 5K running apps to 5-minute belly blitz apps, these can be downloaded for free instead of splashing out on a personal trainer.
It’s not a fashion show
No one is expected to look good at the gym, and gym gear can be extremely expensive.
Branded workout clothes claim to be packed full of innovative technology and breathable fabrics that allow them to hike the prices up.
But there are cheaper, high street alternatives that are just as effective for jogging around the block.
However, look out for sales or use apps like PIWoP to grab discounts on the pricier, branded clothes.
Along with PIWoP, there are a host of other apps on the App Store designed to help Britons achieve weight loss, tracking calorie intake, providing mental and emotional support and increasing motivation.
