5 Money Lessons from a Summer of Spinning

The sun is setting a little earlier each night and there’s a hint of fall in the air. But I’m squeezing every minute out of summer that I can! And one of the new activities I’ve really enjoyed recently is spinning.

Spinning is a group cycling exercise class. I started spinning at my local YMCA at the suggestion of a friend and now I’m hooked!

After months of attending spinning at least 4–5 times a week, I thought I’d share some takeaways connecting personal finance and my summer fitness routine.

5 Money Lessons From a Summer of Spinning

1. Spending money on a gym membership is totally worth it if you use it.

It’s tough to see money leave your account each month when you can probably figure out ways to exercise for free. But spending money on yourself and your wellness matters too. (This can be a real issue if you are a saver.)

If you enjoy working out at a gym and it motivates you to stay fit, try to make it a line item in your budget. Being proactive with your health will hopefully save you more money down the road too!

2. If you spend your days at home, going to the gym gets you out around other people.