Challenge - Gear Up

I decided to stop at Foot Traffic.  this is where I buy my walking shoes, mainly because it's the only store I know of that caters to walkers as well as joggers. They actually pay attention to how you walk in order to pick your shoes.

This isn't an ad for Foot Traffic.  This is a mention of how important correct gear is.  Bad walking shoes lead to problems.  Good walking shoes lead to good health.  It's not so much having the right gear as not having the wrong gear.

You don't have to spend a lot of money.  If you are walking, make sure you have good shoes, yes.  And I admit, they aren't exactly cheap.  But there are many areas in which you can be creative.  Did you know a 16 oz water bottle weighs about a pound?  There you are, a one pound weight.  A quart size milk bottle, refilled with water, becomes a 2 pound weight, complete with a handle.  Carry rolls of pennies to add weight to your walking routine.  There are many creative ways to increase your exercise "gear" without adding a lot to your budget.  A chair of the right height, with a stack of books on the seat, becomes an exercise bar.

Get creative.  What can you add to your fitness gear without spending money?