Cheap Training Tip of the Day

    When it comes to training, I believe in being outside as much as possible. Unfortunately, in most gyms taking equipment outside to perform farmers walks and walking lunges isn't exactly looked upon with encouragement. So what are you to do, especially when on a limited budget?  The answer, go sledding.

Sledding isn't just for snowy hills in the winter.

    While you can go out and buy a $180 fabricated sled and then spend another $100-$120 on used Olympic plates (Which isn't much to begin with considering all of the exercises you can do), you can have a suitable sled for much cheaper.

What is needed

1. Used tire- Preferably with a rim still inside. Just head to a local tire place and ask if they have any used tires in the back. Most have a large stockpile and are always happy to clear some space. While your at it, you could always pick up a large tractor tire for some flipping Cost= Free
2. Chain- Head to your local home improvement store and pick up 7-10 feet of chain plus a quick link, carabiner, or some other piece to connect the two ends of the chains together. Cost= ~$20-$25
3. Rope- While your at the hardware store pick up 20-30 feet of rope. Cost= $13-$19
4. Stones- Head to a nearby river/creek or anywhere where there are stones a grab as many as you need.  Not only will this provide the weight for the sled, but you can perform many different exercises with the stones themselves. Cost= Free

Total Cost- ~$33-$44

Training No Nonsense,

Kyle Bohannon, CSCS
Owner/Head Trainer
kyle@trainstrive.com
www.trainstrive.com