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Fitness

7 Everyday Objects That Double As Home Workout Equipment

Author: Katie Karlson
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Just because we’re staying home doesn’t mean we can’t stay active – and have some fun while we’re at it. The wave of the Instagram push-up challenge was fun and all, but there are plenty of other amusing ways to maximize your new home-gym (even if your “home-gym” is the floor of your living room). 

These creative #QuaranTraining moves prove you don’t need fancy equipment to break a sweat:

Use everyday objects as weights:

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A post shared by Keith Llige (@keithllige) on Mar 19, 2020 at 9:12pm PDT

Or your cat:

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A post shared by Viktoria De Montrond (@shutterpandemonium) on Mar 24, 2020 at 10:08am PDT

Roll out those abs, pastry chef style:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-gDwtnnq7I/?igshid=mpsrb98z8jp6
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Skateboards have dual purposes too:

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A post shared by Julian Brind’Amour (@jcbtraining)

Rethink the purpose of a doorframe:

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A post shared by T A S H A (@tasha_louie) on Apr 2, 2020 at 8:43pm PDT

Bringing the classic Mudder obstacle ‘Hold Your Wood’ to the backyard:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-B1lhIn-du/?igshid=1ja8hl0wtgax4

Finally, we can’t forget the pup (and all that TP we’ve stock piled):

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A post shared by Lexi | Raikou + Judge (@howlingupnorth)

Stay strong, stay safe and wash your hands.


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