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I would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for my daily exercise routine. I joined the YMCA, but if you don’t have the budget for a gym membership there are things you can do in your own home that will help you get in shape. This weekend I filmed several exercises you can do in your living room, but it is still in production \u00a0(my son hasn’t spliced it all together yet) so I wanted to tell you about another very inexpensive exercise plan.<\/p>\n

Last week I started the Couch to 5k running program<\/a>. While I love going to the gym, there are some days I can’t make it there. I wanted to find something I could do that didn’t require anything but \u00a0tennis shoes. My friend Lynn told me about the Couch to 5k app a while back so I thought I would try it.<\/p>\n

This app is $1.99, but worth it! In nine weeks you go from couch potato to 5k runner in just 30 minutes a day, three times a week. The app allows you to track your progress time and distance. Lynn has written a great article on why the Couch to 5k works<\/a>, so head over there and read all about it.<\/p>\n

I’ve never been a runner, and so far I don’t love it, but I know it will help improve my overall fitness and it is an inexpensive way to stay in shape.<\/p>\n

If running isn’t your thing, check back next week for my video tutorial of 5 simple exercises you can do in your living room.<\/p>\n

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