If you are thinking about starting a fitness training program but don't want to spend money and take up space in your house with a big equipment purchase, you can easily find ways to get in a workout in and around your home or in the great outdoors. By finding items that you already own or by venturing outside, you can get "green" when you're exercising too.

Any personal trainer will tell you that you don't need a bunch of fancy equipment in order to do some fitness training and get in shape. First of all, take a look around your house - you can use canned food as weights, towels as exercise mats, a stack of books as a stair, some spare rope as a jumping rope and even a chair can help you exercise at home.  

Why not take your items outside? It's much easier to jump rope (an excellent cardio workout) when you have lots of space. For any of your fitness training, being outside is better and will make you feel better - fresh air and plenty of it will increase the workout you're getting.

When you're outside, you can take your fitness training to a whole new level. Go for a brisk walk (or even a slow one) or a run and increase your workout all the more. Even if running isn't your thing, you can still walk or hike around your local area on trails or just the side walk. Take your bike to work instead of your car or just head out on a leisurely bike ride.

It's always best to team up with someone, even a personal trainer, to stick with your fitness training plan. It helps keep you accountable for your goals and your daily routines. Another green and great idea for your fitness training is to join a team for your favorite sport, such as volley ball, tennis, soccer, basket ball or any sport that you enjoy doing.

If you really want to get serious with your fitness training plan, you might eventually need some equipment. However, that doesn't mean that you need to break the bank and buy all new equipment. Check out the Internet for used equipment or local sporting goods stores for second hand goods - many cities and towns have a "bargain finder" newspaper or portion of the daily newspaper where people can sell or give away items. However, you can make do with water jugs, a chair and a stepping stool. Your fitness plan doesn't have to include a bunch of expensive equipment.

Going "green" with your fitness training doesn't have to reduce your routine or limit your work out. A fitness trainer can help you figure out ways to increase your personal training without any equipment at all. A walk around the block, a mile long run, a hike on a favorite trail, or a bike ride through town can be just as good a work out as an hour in the gym. Do what you like to do, have some fun, and enjoy your green workout. If that doesn't workout check out our personal trainer directory.