We all want to get in shape and stay fit and one of the ways we try to do this is with a gym membership. It gives you access to equipment that you might not be able to afford or have room for. But what happens when you can’t afford the membership. Here are some helpful tips for getting in shape when money is tight.

When doing resistance training for fitness, choose a good weight that challenges you. The right weight will allow you to perform about ten to twelve repetitions of the exercise motion before you become too fatigued to do it again. Too heavy and you risk injury, too light and you won’t gain maximum benefit from your workout.

If you are a woman and uncomfortable working out in front of men, check out the many new chains of female-only gyms. Many women are self-conscious of their image, …