Article posted: 12/30/2012 7:20 AM

8 tips to stay fit without breaking the bank

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If you feel you need to enlist a personal trainer, turn the spare room into a home gym or join a fitness club, you don't have to spend a bundle.

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The start of a new year inspires many of us to commit to get fit and live healthier. Such an undertaking requires steeling one's resolve to eat right and exercise. What isn't required is emptying out one's wallet just to break a sweat and shed a few pounds. But if you feel you need to enlist a personal trainer, here are eight tips on how to tackle your New Year's fitness resolutions without straining your finances.