Frugal Fitness Formulas Horribly Successful In 2020

Does the idea of being frugal with fitness formulas that are so horribly successful in 2020 and beyond interest you?

Are you ready for the best fitness challenge of your life? Do you believe that connecting mental health to physical fitness offers an avenue to a better life? Then apply these simple strategies through simple planning and watch your changes manifest like never before.

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Where do we start? Just like with any positive change, you must develop a plan. I believe that the best plans start with determining what you already know and using it to develop your plan.

We know that physical fitness has 5 components that work together to make us a healthier person. Likewise, we know that mental fitness is the connection between the mind and body to increase the “feel-good” chemicals in your body.

This frugal fitness formula combines physical fitness with mental health to create a horribly successful strategy that is good for the rest of your life. Basically, you become your own fitness-instructor.

Step 1. Horribly Successful Frugal Fitness Planning

What are the 5 components of fitness and how can I make them benefit me? Physical fitness by definition is a condition of being physically strong and healthy, and lacking any disease.

According to the Mayo Clinic, the best way to start a fitness program is pretty easy. Below is a combination of their fitness facts and my fitness experiences.

Create a starting point by assessing your fitness level. Then record your scores and set your final fitness goals. You may also want to set a middle goal or an influencer goal. Fitness influencers by definition motivate you to keep going.

Empower yourself by becoming your own fitness influencer. Now that you are living a frugal lifestyle, you are your own fitness instructor. Therefore, if you want to lose 50 pounds, decide what you will do differently after you lose the first 25 pounds. I have found that half-success can be a set-back success if you are not single-focused.

Create a fitness program that is easy, financially achievable, involves a combination of aerobic, strengthening, and stretching. For example, if you like to run. Then run two days, strength-train one day, and stretch one or two days. Additionally, increase the presence of your mental health by adding prayer and problem solving thinking to your workout regiment.

Develop a healthy diet that supports your workout. I know that my body does best with 2-large helping of kale or some other dark-green. So I make my breakfast include a green smoothie 3 to 4 days per week.

Check your wallet and the versatility of your desired workout-equipment before you start spending. For example, buying an Apple Watch may be a better deal, than a Fitbit, if you need the additional features offered with an Apple watch.

Start slow, and listen to your body. Review the free material available online through fitness pros and medical clinics such as the mayo clinic.

Step 2. The Challenge: Online or Gym Programs For Frugal Fitness

Where do you start and how do you determine what are the best online-fitness programs for your fitness goals? On the other hand, would a gym provide the best program? I believe in a frugal mindset, that your wallet will determine the need for the equipment.

Now you have already developed your physical fitness plan, and you have figured out how to include your mental fitness strategies. So it’s time to set the fitness challenge of a lifetime. Can you do it? Yes, you can!

Therefore, Let’s determine the type of program that is most frugal, doable, and helps you accomplish your goal.

The Pro’s and Con’s of Online vs Gym Fitness Programs

If working out at home fits your budget, these are some additional reasons to continue your at-home fitness program.

Time: If you are in a pinch for time, at home is quicker.
Value: If you are looking for ways to find money in your spending. Using your cable for multiple purposes could increase its value.
Strength Training: A few dumbbells could do the trick if your weight lifting limit is 15 pounds or less. Dumbbells could be easily stored under the bed.

If your budget is not an issue and you need a break, these are some additional reasons to continue your gym fitness program.

Socializing: If you need to socialize when you workout, the gym is better for you.
Motivation: If you tend to procrastinate and seeing other motives, then go to the gym.
Cross Training: If you like to do a different style of workout each day that requires different types of equipment, then go to the gym.

As you develop your workout plan and challenge area, decide if there is a need for a workout video. If you need more guidance in developing a well-rounded workout routine, Healthline has some suggestions for workout videos that might work for you.

In addition to the workout videos recommended in Healthline, Medical News posted these 8 recommendations. These range from yoga to strengthening and toning. These fitness videos are free.

Smart Technology Workout Programs that cost. I chose these because they were voted as the best by two or more reviewers other than the actual owner. These are considered to be great fitness plans and may fit your budget, but I added a frugal twist to the program.

Tone It Up Fitness App.
Mirror- The Mirror Program is a bit pricey. However, you can create your own mirror affect. I have often used the strategy of looking at myself in the mirror, while naked. Yes, naked. I use this strategy because there are no clothes to hide any bulges.
Use your current technology (your phone, iPad, your cable fitness channel or computer) to find, bookmark, and use free workouts that are available to you through your cable station.
Peloton Digital- is a treadmill that features up to 10 daily live classes and thousands on demand. However, getting outside beats a treadmill. So you can join the walkers or joggers at your local high school or community track.

Step 3. Get Most Necessary Frugal Fitness Jewelry for 2020

This part of your horribly successful frugal fitness formula will connect the necessity, versatility, and flexibility of your wallet to your physical and mental fitness. The plan will include the use of the best 2020 fitness trackers, jewelry, and apparel. These items determine your fitness plan and/or program.

Let’s start with the fitness tracker of 2020. Fitness trackers are build to monitor and make comparisons differently. Some only monitor steps, others monitor steps, heart rate, calories and fat burn, etc.

Therefore, determine what you need to monitor. In a frugal mindset, can you monitor fat loss in ways other than with a fitness tracker. More importantly, do you want to monitor it differently? I like to use the knowledge and skill of others when I investigate “the best” product. I look for reviews that include a fitness comparison that is important to me.

In the comparison below I am using information from a review of the best fitness trackers of 2020 that measure heart rate, track steps and distance, and remind me to be more active, if necessary. Why, because we need to increase our heart rate to a certain level when we workout. The results below show the difference in ability and value.

The best overall are the Apple Watch Series 4
The easiest to use is the Fitbit Charge 3
The best for athletes is the Garmin Forerunner 735XT Smartwatch

The Apple Watch best overall rating also includes fashionable look for women.

Since I am over 50, I also decided to investigate age-related recommendations. These are the suggestions for health and fitness minded individuals over 50. These reviews were made by iMore at iMore.com.

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These are the results of the review for which fitness tracker would best support individuals over 50 years of age.

Best Overall: Apple Watch Series 5.
Best for Sport: Apple Watch Series 5 Nike+
Best Budget: Apple Watch Series 3.
Best Premium: Apple Watch Edition.
Best for Fashion: Apple Watch Hermès.

I noticed that Apple Watch series indicates a difference in the need of an individual according to their age. The Apple Watch series 5 has “an electrocardiogram (ECG) system” that detects abnormal cardiac heart rhythms. Although I don’t need that function right now, it may be useful in the future.

Step 4. Frugal Fashion Alternatives For Fitness in 2020

Reset your frugal mentality to include an active ring and fitness apparel. If the apple watch is beyond your wallet at this time, could an active ring make the difference? Once again, determine what you need out of the equipment.

The reviews on workout rings show a close race between the

Jakcom R3 NFC Smart Ring is considered best for all sports activities for about $20.00.
Motiv Ring tracks fitness and sleep and heart rate. Holds information for about 3 days, water-resistant for about 50 meters.
Oura Smart ring, also a premium smart ring, is water-resistant for about 100 meters, temperature resistant, and has a 6-week memory.

Frugal fitness formulas must include fitness apparel. Fitness apparel is at the top of the list with women. We like to look and feel beautiful. Some of us like name brand, others just want something that looks nice. Below I have the most fitness apparel voted to be the most necessary and economically priced.

According to recent reviews, the most frugal fitness apparel is available at the following stores.
This frugal fitness apparel review was conducted by

Target.
Old Navy.
Amazon.
Zappos.
Macy’s.
Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Gap.
Kohls.

When I search for fitness apparel, I always look for matching items. Amazon offers numerous fitness items as a 2-piece outfit, which saves us a lot of money and time.

I found this Mrskoala Women’s 2-Piece in a range of sizes. Additionally, it has 4.6 out of 5 stars with 26 ratings.

Some of these items are available online, for example, items ordered from Amazon. In addition to the easy access provided by Amazon’s online system, you may also find some items at Target online. Nonetheless, getting the most, or saving the most is the ultimate goal of creating your frugal fitness formula that is horribly successful in 2020.

Conclusion

We start by discussing frugal fitness formulas that have been horribly successful in 2020. Then we discussed the connection between physical and mental fitness. After that, we discussed the 5 components of fitness and how they can benefit you. We move forward to discuss online-fitness programs and the need to become your own fitness instructor.

Then we discussed fitness jewelry including fitness trackers, fitness apparel, and fitness rings. We also stated some of the smart technology used in fitness. Then we stated some of the differences in the jewelry to allow you to determine which is affordable in your budget. Finally, we show the review results of the best and cheapest stores that sell fitness apparel.

Check out one of our other articles on how fitness prevents injury.

Resources

Best Apple Watches for Seniors in 2021
https://www.imore.com/best-apple-watch-seniors

Best Workout Clothes For Women In 2020
https://www.businessinsider.com/best-workout-clothes-women
Fitness programs: 5 Steps to get started
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/fitness/art-20048269

Should You Give Up Your Gym or ClassPass Membership for a Smart Machine https://www.shape.com/fitness/trends/smart-at-home-fitness-equipment

The Best Workout Videos Under 20 Minutes of 2020 https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/best-workouts-under-20-minutes#Killer-10-Minute-Fat-Burning-Bodyweight-Workout