While it’s important to take care of our health, it can sometimes be expensive to do so. With fitness classes, equipment, gym memberships, wellbeing apps and healthy food, the costs can soon add up.
Here are 4 practical ways to save money on your wellbeing, so you can take care of your health without it taking a huge toll on your bank balance:
1. Join Parkrun
If you want to exercise for free, then you might find that your local Parkrun is the perfect place to do it. Open to everyone, completely free and lots of fun, your local Parkrun will welcome you with open arms and you’ll get to meet lots of friendly people while running (or walking) along a set course every weekend.
It’s a great entry into exercise for those of us who don’t want, or cannot afford, to go to the gym. All you need is a pair of trainers and you can get started. Plus, you can use the free Couch to 5K running plan, which will take you from walking to jogging in just a few weeks.
2. Join a cheaper gym
Of course, the gym is a great way to stay fit and gives you more options if you want to do yoga or lift weights or join a spin class, for example. However, you don’t necessarily have to pay a lot for a good gym experience; you can get a quality gym membership for less if you choose a company like Energie Fitness, so if you’re paying over the odds right now, see if you can switch to a more affordable option when your contract comes to an end.
3. Buy wonky fruit and veg
We all know that our health and wellbeing rely on eating a varied diet filled with lots of different fruits and veg, right? It’s also fair to say that it can get a bit expensive trying to fit in your five a day!
But there are savings to be made, especially if you opt to buy wonky fruit and veg at the supermarket. It might look a bit different than usual, but it has exactly the same nutritional value and it is much cheaper, so what’s not to love?
Tinned and frozen fruit and veg are another cheaper option that has just as much nutritional value, so do look into those options too. That way, you’ll always have healthy produce available to create a meal from, rather than running out of fresh fruit and veg.
4. Buy supermarket vitamins
If you are deficient in one or more vitamins, then getting your levels back up is really important for your well-being, but it can get expensive, right? Well, it can if you go to a specialist health food store or buy fancy branded vitamins, but you don’t need to do that.
Most supermarkets and discount stores sell their own ranges of vitamins and they cost literally pennies. Why pay more when you can pay less? As long as you check the label and are happy that the ingredients suit you, taking a lower-priced supplement might be better than taking no vitamins at all.
+ Choose natural materials
Another simple way to support your wellbeing on a budget is to choose everyday items made from natural materials. Cotton is soft, breathable and gentle on the skin, which makes it a great option for anyone who prefers fabrics without unnecessary additives.
For example, cotton socks free from harmful chemicals can be a comfortable choice if you have sensitive skin or value natural fibres. The same idea applies to other basics like linen T-shirts, pure wool jumpers or cotton underwear, which offer natural comfort without requiring expensive “wellness” versions.
As you can see, taking good care of yourself really doesn’t have to cost a lot of money or require fancy products and memberships. Time for some self-care! Let me know what you like to do to support your health and wellbeing in the comments below – I’d love to know what money-saving activities you’ve discovered.
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