DIY Your Own Gym for Pennies

The new year means many people will (once again) be thinking about ways to lose that gut, tone those arms, and generally get off to a fresh, fit start.

You can join a gym, of course, or just put on some decent tennis shoes and go for a jog. But sometimes it takes a fresh approach to inspire you to get off your keister. Here are a few fun ideas to get you thinking (and then moving) in 2015.

1. Turn your old bike into a stationary bike.

(Photo: The Cheapskate Mom)

2. This is a super easy way to create a bright medicine ball.

(Photo: Ninja Diva)

3. Balance is a big part of fitness and this is a supersimple way to make it a part of your workout.

(Photo: Physical Education Update)

4. What gym would be complete without free weights?

(Photo: The Home Away)

5. A dip station can help keep your upper body toned. Now this project might take a bit more planning then just grabbing parts you have lying around the house. But for those who are committed to shaping up? PERFECT. 

(Photo: Trinity Training)

6. Bar bells are a MUST and this is one really anyone can do.

(Photo: Let’s Get Crafty)

7. We never get tired of finding uses for old tires and this one is perfect for a homemade gym.

(Photo: Ross Training)

8. Now since it is really tough to find space to set up a home gym, we say store your gear in items that will fit right in with any living room.

(Photo: Pop Sugar)