This is not your typical guide to fitness.

Economic Athlete was created with a resourceful and creative mindset. It was designed to offer practical solutions to everyday barriers standing in the way of your health and fitness goals.

Working out is hard and many of us are not getting the exercise we need. For example, according to an article by USA Today, only 23% of adults living in the U.S. are getting enough exercise.Unfortunately, if you live in a small space, or lack the traditional gym equipment or cooking appliances, working out and eating healthy can be frustrating and difficult. 

About the Founder

My name is Brittany. I am a PhD kinesiology student and lecturer, with a Masters of Science and Certificate of Nutrition.

I am passionate about health and fitness, and have trained for Ironman triathlons, ultramarathons, and body building competitions.

From living in a 450 square foot apartment with no refrigerator or stove, to attempting to train at 5 am and avoid waking up roommates, I understand how difficult it can be to exercise when all of life’s circumstances get in the way. 

However, by circumventing the typical fitness trends and approaching exercise and diet with a more practical mindset, it’s possible to overcome these challenges and ultimately reach your athletic potential.

That’s why I started Economic Athlete

Your Practical Guide to Fitness Training

Economic Athlete is a practical fitness guide for the resourceful athlete. It serves college students and young professionals with limited resources who are motivated to improve their fitness through simple solutions.

This website is designed specifically for you, if you: 

• Want to workout in smaller living spaces. 
• Share living space with others.
• Lack appliances traditionally used to prepare healthy meals. 

This site offers informative, supportive, research-based resources. It’s designed to help you overcome these challenges and reach your fitness goals. Topics include:

• Exercise equipment for small spaces. This includes dorm rooms or small apartments, for example.
• Meal prep and healthy dieting with limited kitchen appliances.
• Quiet exercise equipment and cooking tips for those with roommates.
• Workouts that don’t require lots of space or equipment. 

I want you to be confident that you have found an accurate and helpful resource. Furthermore, I want you to be inspired and motivated to overcome any obstacle standing in the way of your health and fitness goals.

Ultimately, the key to fitness is overcoming obstacles through practical solutions. Helping you accomplish this is the goal of Economic Athlete.