You need to start working out, but you don’t want to part with all your hard-earned money just so you can stay physically fit.

The good news is fitness can save you a bunch of money over the long term. You’ll live a healthier life if you make working out a priority. So if you spend a few dollars on it, it will be worth every penny.

But you don’t need to shell out for expensive gym memberships or sessions with personal trainers. Here are some ways you can get fitter while not spending much at all.

Play Frisbee

Frisbee is a fun activity you can do almost anywhere. All you need is a park or an empty parking lot and a partner and you can have hours of great exercise. You’ll be stretching to catch high, overhead throws, and running to grab the Frisbee before it drops.

Frisbees are cheap if you have to buy one, but you may be able to borrow one from a friend.

For a fun variation, try playing disc golf with a friend who has the necessary equipment.

Basketball

Basketball courts are everywhere and you should take advantage of them. You can tailor this exercise to suit your fitness level. You can participate in a full game with some friends if you can handle it, or you can shoot leisurely baskets at your own pace.

Walking

There’s a reason you see so many walkers – it’s good exercise, gentle on your body, and you don’t need any special equipment to do it.

You can also do it in any season, including winter. If you’re a sissy when it comes to the cold, head to your nearest mall and do some laps there. There are a lot of apps to help you stay with your goals.

Bodyweight Exercises

You don’t need to buy weights to tone up and build muscle – you can use the weight of your own body for that.

With exercises like push-ups, lunges, and squats, you’ll quickly see just how challenging these workouts can be.

Pop In a DVD

Exercise DVDs may seem like they’d be easy, but they are surprisingly challenging. They’re also not boring at all – they offer enough variety to keep you going.

They can run about $20 per DVD, but you should be able to borrow one from your local library since many libraries now offer DVD selections as well. If your library doesn’t, ask around and see if your friends have any they’d consider lending you. You might be able to set up a weekly or monthly DVD swap with a circle of friends.

Run the Stairs

Running up the stairs can be a grueling workout. You’ll feel tired in just a minute or two. If you have stairs at your home, you can run up and down them several times a day to get your heart pumping. If you live near a large park or in a big city, you might be able to find stairs that seem to go on forever.