Who says you need to spend thousands on a home gym? Check out these 10 household items you can use as exercise equipment and start breaking a sweat without breaking the bank!
1. Soup Cans
Use as hand weights and select bigger cans when sizing up in weight.
2. Laundry Detergent
Use as a kettlebell.
3. Kitchen Chair
Use for tricep dips.
4. Beach Towel
Use as a yoga or workout mat.
5. Stairs
Use as a stair climber.
6. Bag of Flour
Use as a heavy weight and can also double as a kettlebell.
7. Sturdy Chair
Use for barre exercises that are great for focusing on your lower body.
8. Wall
Use for wall sits and standing push ups.
9. Soccer and Basketballs
Use as a medicine ball for arm and ab exercises.
10. Backpack
Use as a weighted vest.
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