(ARA) — With the cost of everything so high these days, people are looking for ways to trim their budgets. Among the most obvious places to cut back, eliminating that morning cup of coffee, bringing a lunch from home instead of dining out and canceling those services you can really do without — like cable TV and that gym membership you don’t really use much anyway.

That’s not to say you shouldn’t stay active, however. Numerous studies have shown that regular exercise is a critical part of staying healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), regular exercise helps people maintain a healthy weight and delay or prevent the onset of diabetes and heart problems.

Regular activity is so important, in fact, that the Federal Government recommends American adults get at least 30 minutes of exercise five times a week. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to head down to the gym, which can be more of a chore than a fun activity, not to mention expensive.

Here are some ideas for getting that 30 minute workout anytime, anyplace:

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For many, there’s nothing like a little outside pressure and accountability to motivate success. When you tell others, they’re likely to check in with you regularly to see how you’re doing and if you’re close to success. Here are a few groups of people you might want to tell your goals to, to motivate you to succeed:

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When winter hits, most people just want to bundle up, and stay inside with a cup of hot tea and, close the curtains and wait for spring. Who wants to go through the painstaking process of bundling up to go outside to get exercise? While dressing for winter can often be a workout in itself, it isn’t enough to stay healthy over the winter months. And, even if you manage to keep a healthy diet over the winter, it isn’t enough to maintain your overall health. Exercise needs to be a part of your lifestyle, no matter what time of year it is. So, what better time is there to join a gym, than when winter hits and tries to enforce months of hibernation?

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If you take a good look at kids today, you can see a very disturbing trend. Childhood obesity is becoming a huge problem in many countries, with a lot of children actually being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This used to be a disease that was only seen in older, overweight adults. It’s our responsibility as parents to watch our children’s weight, and encourage them to maintain a healthy body weight. It’s important to encourage them to exercise often, to not only help them lose the weight, but to be healthier overall as well.

Follow these tips to get your child up and exercising:

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Okay, so winter has hit, but you’re determined to keep fit and remain faithful to exercising. That’s great, but what if you can’t actually afford a gym membership, or all of the fancy, expensive home gym equipment? Should you just say, “Well, forget it! At least I was willing to try!”? I guess you could, but it really isn’t necessary. There are some great options out there that are available to those who want to keep exercising during the winter months, without having to take out a second mortgage on their homes.

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