Good Dealing

I'm sure there are many who use lack of equipment, or lack of money to buy new gear, as an excuse to not workout. Take kettlebells as an example. To be honest, they are overpriced. Even the "cheaper" brands cost more than what they are worth, and with today's outlandish marketing people seem to believe that they can't get similar results without them. I've seen one to many posts saying, "But I can't afford a kettlebell, what am I suppose to do?" Get some used dumbbells for .30 cents a pound and go to work. The tool isn't going to get you in shape - You are. Hell, go to Ross Enamait's site and pick yourself up a copy of Never Gymless and you'll have a wealth of knowledge on bodyweight training. If you think you can't get fit from bodyweight workouts alone... I challenge you to get Never Gymless and give Enamait's style of bodyweight training a try. But, if you still insist on having equipment and do not want to pay retail, there is hope. Craigslist is an excellent site to find deals. Look for your state and city and start browsing the ads. The site is free to post, and there are always people looking to get rid of their old (and even new) items cheaply. This is my favorite. Another good place is GovDeals. I've had a lot more luck with Craigslist for my area, but this is another one to keep an eye on for some nice deals in your area. Ebay is pretty much a given. There are always deals to be found if you get the winning bid. Also, you may want to ask around or search Google for a local State surplus and drug seizure auction house. We have a state run site in my area where you can look around, but I have yet to see any fitness equipment that I had any interest in. Offline, browse your yellow pages and find a local Play it Again Sports, Sports Authority, or other retail store that buys and sells used equipment. You can even call around and ask local gyms, schools, and universities if they are selling any old equipment. I've heard of guys getting some nice pieces this way. Well, there you go. Lack of equipment is no longer an excuse. Keep your eyes out on those sites if you are in the market. If anyone knows of any other internet sites like those mentioned, please let me know. I'm always looking for a good deal.