http://earlyretirementextreme.com/2008/01/getting-in-shape-without-paying-a-dime.html Financial independence, frugality, self-sufficiency, ecology, capitalism, and voluntary simplicity Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:48:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 http://earlyretirementextreme.com/2008/01/getting-in-shape-without-paying-a-dime.html#comment-170 Jacob Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:07:57 +0000 http://earlyretirementextreme.com/2008/01/getting-in-shape-without-paying-a-dime.html#comment-170 Glad you like! I think body weight exercises are underrated because many of them are boring. One good routine for those who find themselves in an institution with no immediate way out such as prison or grad school is the deck of cards routine. Shuffle a deck of cards. The value of the card gives the amount of reps. The suit gives the type of exercise. hearts = sit ups, diamonds = push ups, spades = burpees, clubs = squats. So 4 of clubs means 4 squats. Go through the entire deck. Or half a deck. Aces can mean either 1 or 14. Glad you like! I think body weight exercises are underrated because many of them are boring. One good routine for those who find themselves in an institution with no immediate way out such as prison or grad school is the deck of cards routine. Shuffle a deck of cards.
The value of the card gives the amount of reps. The suit gives the type of exercise.
hearts = sit ups,
diamonds = push ups,
spades = burpees,
clubs = squats.
So 4 of clubs means 4 squats. Go through the entire deck. Or half a deck. Aces can mean either 1 or 14.

]]> http://earlyretirementextreme.com/2008/01/getting-in-shape-without-paying-a-dime.html#comment-159 Amanda @ Me vs Debt Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:48:47 +0000 http://earlyretirementextreme.com/2008/01/getting-in-shape-without-paying-a-dime.html#comment-159 Great post here. People really underestimate the ability to stay in shape using nothing but the resistance of your own body. I was thinking about starting a 'frugal fitness' series with short workouts that require no equipment. My ideas are geared a little more towards beginners -- I've not yet mastered the art of the one-handed push up :) Maybe you could post an advanced routine to compliment my beginner's routine, either way I'll definitely link back to this post. Great post here. People really underestimate the ability to stay in shape using nothing but the resistance of your own body. I was thinking about starting a ‘frugal fitness’ series with short workouts that require no equipment. My ideas are geared a little more towards beginners — I’ve not yet mastered the art of the one-handed push up Maybe you could post an advanced routine to compliment my beginner’s routine, either way I’ll definitely link back to this post.

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