You are more likely to stick to a fitness routine if you have a variety of activities you enjoy. Sit down with a map of the area and look for parks or scenic bike paths. You don't have to join a gym. Walking, running, biking and dancing are easy and free. Check the local newspapers and community centers for line-dance lessons or aerobics classes.
Many community centers have workout equipment available for residents to use at no charge.
Cleaning, washing windows and working in the yard are activities with immediately visible results. Develop incentives . If you are motivated by health risks, tape a different statistic on a door or wall of each room. If it is weight loss you seek, tape a picture of yourself in a swimsuit to your mirror or refrigerator. If money makes you move, reward yourself by depositing a dime in a jar for every minute spent exercising.