Instead of shopping all day the Friday after Thanksgiving, head over to a Gold's Gym near you and work off those calories you packed on the day before.

Participating gyms will open their doors all day to anyone who wants to work off the mashed potatoes and stuffing. Some locations are planning to run the free workouts through the weekend. All you have to do is walk in and say you want your free workout, but as with anything, some restrictions may apply. (I'm pretty sure if you show up wheezing and dragging an oxygen tank behind you they may turn you away.) Who knows, you might end up liking it.

There's more than 500 locations nationwide. To find one near you go to www.goldsgym.com Now you can eat as much as you like. You're welcome.