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Staying fit and healthy is something that we should all be doing daily, but things can get in the way of our efforts, such as work, family, and even lack of money.

The good news is, it’s not required to spend a small fortune each month on expensive gym memberships or the latest superfoods and supplements.

You can easily stay on top of your health and fitness by making a few simple, and easy to manage lifestyle changes that are very affordable and don’t require a lot of time or effort to keep up with.

Here are some of our best tips for keeping a healthy, balanced lifestyle that will make you feel and look great.

Work out anywhere

While many people like to hit the gym to stay fit, it’s simply not necessary for the majority of us. There are many things you can do at home each day, such as working out to a few youtube tutorials, yoga dvds, or even just doing a few of your own workouts. If you don’t want to stay home to workout, you can go running in the local park, or even go a 20 minute swim a few times per week. All you really need is a good pair of sneakers with grips, and the motivation to keep going.

Get plenty of sleep

Although the majority of us don’t sleep anywhere near as much as is required daily, getting plenty of rest and sleep is vital to maintaining good overall health and fitness. It will help you remain focused throughout the day by replenishing your energy, and also allowing your body to recover from the long day you’ve just had.

Lots of water

Water is absolutely essential for general health and wellbeing. It’s gives your body everything it needs to keep going during the day, and it’s completely free, so it makes sense to drink at least the recommended daily amount for adults of 6-8 glasses per day.

Balanced Diet

Eating right really doesn’t require a lot of money or time when you get creative. Instead of snacking on crisps or chocolate during the day, opt for things like fruit, lots of green vegetables, energy and mood boosting foods, such as beans, nuts and protein rich meats to keep you energized and feeling good.

Switch off

As much as our lives are busy, and can be dictated by many activities, both online and offline. Sometimes we just need to switch off the technology and go back to basics. Get a good book, meditate for 20 minutes per day, or just get out for some fresh air. Getting away from all the noise is a very effective mood booster and gives you more energy so you can continue feeling good and motivated throughout the day.

So, as you see – maintaining a healthy lifestyle is really just about going back to basics and keeping things simple. There’s no need to get caught up in the latest fad diet or workout when you already have everything you need to look after yourself right there.