Monday, January 12, 2009

Getting Fit in Junking Style!

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JUNK-INSPIRED WORKOUT ROOM

Anyone out there have fitness (new-found or continued) as a goal for 2009? It's always on my list! In fact, I even have a "workout room" in my home. It's small, mind you, but it's cool and junked up none-the-less! Here are some ideas for using vintage and/or used items to create a fitness area in your own home.

FLASH CARDS

I know lots of you junkers have old flash cards lying around! I picked up a box of hundreds of spelling flash cards last summer (pre-blogging days) at a garage sale. When I asked the woman how much they were, she said, "You can just have them." Gasp! She was a retired school teacher and I thanked her profusely!

I went through each card with the intention to find words that related to fitness, health, and/or movement. I found several, put them in a frame I already had, and there you have it...inspirational wall art for the workout room...


Also note my favorite quote..."Life is not about finding yourself. It is about creating yourself." Love, love, love that! The power of choice...talk about empowering!

Oh, and that is the antique dental stool I picked up at Oronoco Gold Rush Days. You can read about it (and my other finds) in my August post called "Oronoco Flow."

METAL SHELVING, VINTAGE WEIGHTS, WORKOUT SIGN

You know it doesn't end there, right? I've got a few more ideas for you! This $3.00 rack was from a family-run estate sale last summer as well. It holds my hand weights, towels, and other items. See those 1-lb wooden dumbbells on the center shelf? Just a little vintage swank to add to the mix! 


I also can't forget the "WORKOUT WITH THE EXPERTS" sign. For 25 cents, I couldn't pass it up! 

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21 comments:

  1. MalisaJanuary 12, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    If you work out half as hard as you did in creating your workout room, you will be in good shape! Very inspirational!!!

    Malisa

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  2. CindyJanuary 12, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    I love this! What a great idea!! Can't leave the workout room out of the junkin' deco!

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  3. MindyJanuary 12, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    I love the signs. All of them. And the flashcards. I'm not sure I'd work out in there...but, I'd sure enjoy my time in there somehow! haha ~Mindy

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  4. trash talkJanuary 12, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    This I love!!! The dumbbells are great. I thought about adding working out to my to do list but I figure why add to my angst. Besides, where's the joy? I'm content with what I've created(for the time being). I can't believe you got that one sign for a quarter! You really are the queen of good deals. Debbie

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  5. DavidJanuary 12, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    That's an awesome use of the flashcards! And I like the other signs too!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Love that you've carried junkin' into your workout room. The only thing missing is Mindy's "thunder thighs" statue as motivation...and an old Suzanne Sommers' thighmaster!!
    marcie

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  7. Cottage LifestyleJanuary 13, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Love everything. You have a knack for finding great signs.

    Renee

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  8. The Texas WomanJanuary 13, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    A QUARTER! I'll give you fifty cents for that sign. I need it! I need it!

    Did you hear about the terrible helicopter wreck here at your old school? Nasty, nasty, nasty.

    The Texas Woman

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  9. JennyJanuary 13, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    You have some of the coolest stuff! Do you actually use the wooden dumb bells? I have a set too and they are just for show but I love the idea of having them in a "workout room" vinette!!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    Very cool room! The prices, spectacular!
    Candy

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  11. jenJanuary 13, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    What a great space!!

    Thank you for your decorating ideas. I'm gonna be on the look out for some big old pillars. Love that idea!!

    Jen

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  12. Debra HallJanuary 14, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    Love it! Dig the dumbells ...we junkers love to be surrounded with our treasures if you do have to lift it repeatedly!!
    ~*Debra

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  13. JenJanuary 14, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    The flash card idea is super!!

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  14. trash talkJanuary 15, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    Stop by and pick up an award at my place oh junker delux! Debbie

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  15. Pam @ FripperyJanuary 15, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    First, I love that workout area, it might inspire me to actually work out. I cannot believe you got that sign for a quarter. The flash cards and shelves are great. I do have to ask about the comment before Debbie's, What the h*** is wow gold and who is Mr. Kahn? lol, Pam (the internet is a weird place sometimes)

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Hi Ms. Lady! I just wanted you to know I have a special award for you today on my blog. Please come by to pick it up!

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  17. LoriJanuary 15, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    I have an award for you too! You must be special!!♥

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  18. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceJanuary 15, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    I love the junk inspiration for working out--so creative too!

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  19. Marie ReedJanuary 16, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    I LOVE the vintage workout sign!

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  20. Kim -today's creative blogJanuary 17, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    great workout space! Good Luck!

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  21. GinaJanuary 18, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    I love those flashcards, what a fun and inspiring workout room. Makes me wish I had one of my own! And makes me want to hunt out some flashcards too!

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