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100 Ways to Get Slim Without the Gym

Creative ways to get in shape -- no gym membership required! (102 Photos)

Jessica Smith on Jul 18, 2011 at 12:38PM

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Dig Out Some Exercise DVDs

According to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association, consumers spent $20 billion on health clubs in 2010. Our advice: Save some pennies and workout at home instead. Exercise DVDs offer expert instruction from the comfort of your living room. Buy a few and put them on rotation, swap out existing ones with friends, rent them from Netflix or check them out for free from your local library.