Five ways to get fit for less

The start of a new year inspires many of us to commit to get fit and live a healthier life. Required: steeling your resolve to eat right and exercise. Not required: emptying your wallet just to break a sweat and shed a few pounds.

It doesn't cost a dime to go for a run, do push-ups and abdominal crunches, or set your DVR and do a Zumba or yoga routine at home.

But even if you feel you need to enlist a personal trainer or join a fitness club, you don't have to spend a bundle. Here are tips on how to tackle your New Year's fitness resolutions without straining your finances.