I really only spend money on running shoes, probably about $500/yr.

If all it took was $$ to have a dream body I'd be all over it.

I mostly buy shoes four or five times a year depending on how many miles I put on them (Asics GT2120)

I bought a Bowflex and really like it but I've not been able to get the results they "promised" (followed "the plan" to the letter) Knowing what I know now I'd still buy one because I enjoy working out on it (Extreme 2).

I've never joined a gym--I think I've been too intimidated in the past based solely on my level of fitness (I think I compare myself too much to others in the gym and don't feel like I stack up) and, to be quite honest, half the equipment I don't know how to use.

Martial arts training: 1400.00/year there about and depending on testing/advancement fees, and Aikido training approximately 600.00 year.

Are we talking about "magic? ... i.e, I give you "X" amount and POOF ... I look like Arnold?? HA!

Well, I've been pretty fortunate. Most of my equipment was either given to me or I purchased second hand.

I have a really nice Smith Machine with bench/cable system a friend gave me.

I spent approximately $150 on some new weight plates.

I do pull-ups on an old plumbing pipe in my basement.

Another friend gave me a treadmill (for helping him haul some stuff from his mother-in-law's house).

I picked up an exercise bike off the side of the road.

I recently spent $39 on the "perfect pushup" stands (I really like them).

And I bought a pair of New Balance running shoes earlier this year ($50).

I would rather workout at home than go to a gym and wait on weights/cardio machines. And running in my neighborhood is FREE!

So, I guess I don't pay too much ... but then again, I don't have the "dream body" I want either :-).

Keith

Here Here!!! to the YMCA. I do take some supplements. You can not get all the nutrients from the foods we purchase at the store.

Please be more specific as to what the "dream body" is.

I dream of bodies, but gosh.. I'd not want to have one of them for myself.

No, seriously. I know what it takes to have ripped abs, and huge biceps. Went through that phase, and it's a LOT of work. I enjoy my body and those things I can do with a modest amount of effort.

I teach a few cycling classes at the Y and get my membership FREE!

The rest of my fitness routine consists of ab crunches and some pushups (not on a rigid routine)

I decided long ago that when I find the perfect man, life, whatever, THEN I'll worry about having the perfect body..good, cheap, old fashioned walking is my favorite!