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"  Spring has finally (finally!) arrived, which means summer is right around the corner\u2014a.k.a., swimsuit season. Whether you want to get in shape for vanity&amp;#039;s sake, or just want to get out and get active now that being outside is actually appealing, there are a number of options to jumpstart your workout routine\u2014for free. Free Running Buddies  The easiest free workout is to lace up your tennies and go for a jog. For the less-than-self-motivated, finding a pal can help keep you both on pace. Ask friends, post on Facebook or Craig&amp;#039;s List, see if your local running or sports shop has a pair-up or group-run program, or check out Meetup.com (a bring-people-together website)\u2014also a good option if you&amp;#039;re looking for a bicycling crew.  Free Workout Classes  Sometimes, there&amp;#039;s power in numbers. If you prefer to exercise en masse, check out your local recreation departments, YMCA, or other community-based centers for classes (or even gym-access days) that are free and open to the public. Also, look into yoga and pilates studios for donation-based &amp;quot;community&amp;quot; sessions (OK, not free, but cheap). If you happen to live near a Lululemon store, check out its community calendar for free yoga or other classes (the one near me has occasional outdoor boot camps\u2014see right\u2014and a regular running group). Free Fitness Trials  Gyms often offer free trial weeks (or low-cost trial months) as a way to woo potential members. Look on their websites or just call &amp;#039;em up and ask\u2014even if there&amp;#039;s no advertised specials, they may have offers you can&amp;#039;t refuse. Another option: Scope Yipit.com or other daily deal sites for deeply discounted workout opportunities. Or, you could exercise without leaving the house with our 30-minute workout plan. What&amp;#039;s favorite way to work out for free? "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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