Given the current economic climate, you're probably trying to pinch your pennies a bit more than usual. But that doesn't mean your healthy habits should suffer -- you can still find great workout inspiration without having to spend tons of money. How? With all the thousands of free fitness videos available on the internet. As the "LA Times" points out, there's no reason why you should be paying for advice when there's so much of it available for nothing. Some recommendations?

• Our friends at "Fitsguar" recommend BeYOU.tv, which offers free full-length DVDs covering activities like yoga and Tai Chi.
• Exercise.tv is always a handy, comprehensive source.
• "Fitness" magazine's website offers lots of great tips for the fitness enthusiast.
• Spark People not only has ton of fitness videos, but they have great calorie counting resources too.
• And, of course, our in-house fitness expert Fitz offers tons of great advice in her Fit Kicks Videos.

There -- your lack of money excuse is busted, so get moving!

Mariah Carey has never been one to hide her curves. Typically clad in a super tight gown and crazily high heels, Carey seems proud of her womanly frame. But Carey noticed she looked "bulky" in publicity photos and decided to take off the extra pounds. Through diet and a strict work out regime, Carey dropped the weight.

Carey still has her curves and is proud of it. She knew she needed to be fitter, but believes that people should feel good about their bodies. She stated that "people should be a size which they're comfortable with." She recently stated that she is considering doing a work out video to show how she lost the weight. Though she doesn't seem to be taking the idea terribly seriously. She's quoted as saying it "will be a big joke anyway, but I can show how I did it."

Want to hear more about celebrity diet and fitness? AOL Body has the scoop.

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If you depend on your DVD player to get your workout of choice, then you might find yourself getting bored with your collection of fitness videos. Boredom can be fatal to even the most well-planned exercise routines, so it's crucial that you mix up it up every now and then to challenge not only your body, but your brain as well.

Netflix and other subscription DVD rental services are a handy way to do just that. For just $10 a month, you can have a new fitness video delivered to your doorstep. It's the perfect way to try something new and stay committed to being physically fit at the same time. (A subscription may also make a great holiday gift...nudge, nudge.)

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You don't have to (and you really shouldn't) wait until January 1st to start a brand new fitness routine. If you're new to exercise, getting fit may seem intimidating. But in reality, it's all about starting slow and gradually adding duration and intensity as you build your fitness level.

If you're thinking of getting started on the road to fitness at home, on your own, WebMD has compiled a list of what they think are the 12 best fitness videos for beginners. Take a look at what they have to say about these workouts, or get a sneak peek in the gallery below.

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