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1FITNESS USE CAMPUS FACILITIES If you live in a college town, ask if the campus athletic center offers memberships to people in the community. Many facilities have high-end gyms (hello, Olympic-size swimming pool!) but charge half the price—think $15 to $20 a month instead of $30 to $40.

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BONUS SAVINGS AVOID FEES When you dump coins into a Coinstar change-counting machine, you pay a 9.8% fee to convert them to cash. Instead, opt for a gift card to avoid the charge. Coinstar’s health-oriented partners include CVS and Athleta.

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GROCERIES LOOK FOR MIDWEEK DEALS For the widest selection of bargains on fresh produce, skip the weekend rush and hit the aisles on Wednesday nights. That’s when many supermarkets roll out new markdowns on fruits and vegetables while still honoring the previous week’s sales. Double-check with your store’s produce manager to ensure perfect timing.

4FITNESS Outsmart monthly fees and costly training

INQUIRE ABOUT A DROP-IN GET A PUNCH PASS Maybe GO FOR SMALL-GROUP MEMBERSHIP Even if you’re you don’t have much use for TRAINING Personal trainers a dedicated outdoor walker, the pool or weight room, aren’t known for being stormy or steamy weather but your local gym has affordable, but many will can make you yearn for a an amazing weekly spin let you split the fee with nice dry treadmill. Turns class you’re dying to take. friends—a strategy known out, you might be able to Instead of dropping cash on as small-group training. find one without joining a full membership, ask for Say you have a trainer who a pricey gym. Many something called a punch normally charges $100 for community rec centers and pass. You pay up front for a a 60-minute session. If you YMCAs allow nonmembers limited number of classes bring in four friends, you’ll to drop in for about $10 (or and receive a card that gets pay just $20 apiece (and still less!) a day, which is much punched only when you get personalized attention). better than paying for year- show up. It can shake out to Enter your zip code at round access you know you as little as $7 to $10 a class www.acefitness.org/acefit/ likely won’t use when the when a membership would locate-trainer/ to find a skies are sunny. run you $60 a month. trainer in your area.