Yoga may be blissful, but it ain't cheap. Prices range from $10 to $30 per class, and if you want to practice at least three times a week, that's a hefty load of dough. I'm not saying yoga is not worth the money; but in these tight economic times, your budget might not be as flexible as your hips. That's where a home yoga practice comes into play. It can be tough to motivate for a full 60- or Read more

If you are a fashion addict, then no doubt you are already a fan of Gilt Groupe, which sells designer duds at way cheaper prices through its two websites, Gilt and Gilt Fuse. Much like collective-buying sites, the sales last for a limited time. The savings are pretty amazing, and starting this Friday, Gilt will be running a fitness-themed sales event called Get Fit With Gilt. Among other things, Read more

If you're sweating it out during these dog days of Summer, jog on over to a Lucy store and pick up a free sweat band to mop your workout brow. Just fill out this form (it takes 30 seconds), print it, and take it to your local Lucy store — here is a store locator to find a one near you. While you're there be sure to check out their sale items to save some dough on some cute Lucy gear. No Read more

You know you rock at managing your money. LearnVest tells you what you're doing right. We know, we know — at LearnVest, we tell you a lot of things you should do, like: Save for retirement Pay off any debt you have Reevaluate your budget (because you already have a budget, right?) Stress out about all the aforementioned to-dos We tell you because they’re all good for you, financially Read more

Taking a class at a yoga or Pilates studio is not cheap. I did an informal survey of classes in San Francisco, and came up with an average drop-in rate of $17. If you buy classes in bulk, it's more affordable, but for many, it's still a luxury that's hard to maintain. A friend of mine recently opened up his own studio. Since he can't afford a receptionist yet, he has a steady rotation of friends Read more