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Posted on Oct 15th 2010 11:00AM by Kristen SeymourFiled Under: Fit Beauty, Fitness
It's always interesting to talk to fellow fit beauties about what they spend they money on when it comes to exercise. Some sports, like cycling, require more of an investment, regardless of how frugal you try to be. Of course, serious and competitive cyclists are more likely to spend more on the latest and greatest bike, but at every level, there's the opportunity to go big or save a few bucks.
Other sports, like running, tend to have fairly varied costs. In an informal poll among our running pals, shoes tended to be the thing that nobody skimped on, closely followed by sports bras (particularly for our bigger-busted friends). But "not skimping" had different meanings to different people. A new pair of $50 sneakers was a big purchase to some, while others sought out a specialty shoe and spent well more than $100.
This got us thinking about not only what fitness gear we spend our money on but why. As much as we like to look good (and oh, we do), we (almost) always put function squarely in front of fashion. That being said, we'll certainly shell out a few more dollars for something that fits well and is flattering at the same time, whether it's workout clothes, shoes or gear-like watches.
But what about actual equipment, like weights or yoga mats? Sure, these magnetic, stainless steel, intertwining dumbbells are a little on the silly side -- $180 for a pair of 2.2-pound weights is a bit much, no matter how aesthetically pleasing they might be. But would you pay a little extra for weights that looked attractive enough to keep out in the open? What about a step or balance board that fits in with the decor in your living room?
We have two questions for you. First, what are the things that you don't have a problem spending more money on? And then, how much would you spend on those things, and what would those items need to provide in order to convince you to part with your hard-earned cash?
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Other sports, like running, tend to have fairly varied costs. In an informal poll among our running pals, shoes tended to be the thing that nobody skimped on, closely followed by sports bras (particularly for our bigger-busted friends). But "not skimping" had different meanings to different people. A new pair of $50 sneakers was a big purchase to some, while others sought out a specialty shoe and spent well more than $100.
This got us thinking about not only what fitness gear we spend our money on but why. As much as we like to look good (and oh, we do), we (almost) always put function squarely in front of fashion. That being said, we'll certainly shell out a few more dollars for something that fits well and is flattering at the same time, whether it's workout clothes, shoes or gear-like watches.
But what about actual equipment, like weights or yoga mats? Sure, these magnetic, stainless steel, intertwining dumbbells are a little on the silly side -- $180 for a pair of 2.2-pound weights is a bit much, no matter how aesthetically pleasing they might be. But would you pay a little extra for weights that looked attractive enough to keep out in the open? What about a step or balance board that fits in with the decor in your living room?
We have two questions for you. First, what are the things that you don't have a problem spending more money on? And then, how much would you spend on those things, and what would those items need to provide in order to convince you to part with your hard-earned cash?
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