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]]>One great object you may have lying around is cans of food, like canned vegetables, canned soup, or canned peaches. These are heavy because they are usually filled with dense liquid, and they come in a variety of weights. Due to their size and shape, they are convenient to hold in your hands.
Books also come in many different sizes and weights and are stackable as well. You can put some books on your back while you do pushups, for example, or fill a bag to put on your back to make a cardio session more challenging or to lift during squats. They can also be useful for balance exercises.
The nice thing about a water bottle is that you can fill it as much or as little as you like for more control of its weight. Water bottles are also a great shape for holding like a barbell.
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]]>If you miss kettlebell workouts but donât have your personal kettlebell at home, use a bottle of laundry detergent in its place. It resembles a kettlebell with its size, shape, and weight, and it can give you an amazing workout.
If you prefer working out with light dumbbells, they can be easily replaced with canned goods from your pantry.
A yoga mat is an essential part of equipment for home workouts, but not having one shouldnât stop you from getting in shape. Use a large beach towel as a replacement before youâre ready to invest in your own yoga mat.
Using a BOSU ball is a great way to make your workouts more challenging. Most people donât have one at home, but cushions from your couch can be used in its place if they come in a similar size.
Using a broom or a mop in your abdominal exercises can take them to the next level. Holding it above your head can increase your strength and help you better align your core.
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]]>Chances are you’re pretty well stocked on canned goods and one 16 ounce can, equals one pound, which works out great for any arm or shoulder exercise.
Another staple item you’ve probably stocked up on, rice is 48 ounces, which equals three pounds and works well for back lunges. Bags of rice also come in 20, 30, and 50 pounds which are great for squats, deadlifts, and lunges.
We’re sure you have some flour in your pantry, but before you use it, put it in a sealable bag so you can prevent the nightmare of it spilling everywhere. A bag of flour weighs 80 ounces or five pounds.
You can use water, milk, or juices that come in gallon size and they weigh around 8.4 pounds. They work great for bent-over rows, shoulder exercises, and lunges.
If water jugs are slightly too easy for you, challenge yourself with laundry detergent which weighs around 9.4 pounds.
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]]>One great object you may have lying around is cans of food, like canned vegetables, canned soup, or canned peaches. These are heavy because they are usually filled with dense liquid, and they come in a variety of weights. Due to their size and shape, they are convenient to hold in your hands.
Books also come in many different sizes and weights and are stackable as well. You can put some books on your back while you do pushups, for example, or fill a bag to put on your back to make a cardio session more challenging or to lift during squats. They can also be useful for balance exercises.
The nice thing about a water bottle is that you can fill it as much or as little as you like for more control of its weight. Water bottles are also a great shape for holding like a barbell.
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]]>The post Surprising Household Items You Can Implement Into Your Workout appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>If you miss kettlebell workouts but donât have your personal kettlebell at home, use a bottle of laundry detergent in its place. It resembles a kettlebell with its size, shape, and weight, and it can give you an amazing workout.
If you prefer working out with light dumbbells, they can be easily replaced with canned goods from your pantry.
A yoga mat is an essential part of equipment for home workouts, but not having one shouldnât stop you from getting in shape. Use a large beach towel as a replacement before youâre ready to invest in your own yoga mat.
Using a BOSU ball is a great way to make your workouts more challenging. Most people donât have one at home, but cushions from your couch can be used in its place if they come in a similar size.
Using a broom or a mop in your abdominal exercises can take them to the next level. Holding it above your head can increase your strength and help you better align your core.
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]]>The post Don’t Have Dumbbells?âThese 5 Household Items Can Be Used Instead appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>Chances are you’re pretty well stocked on canned goods and one 16 ounce can, equals one pound, which works out great for any arm or shoulder exercise.
Another staple item you’ve probably stocked up on, rice is 48 ounces, which equals three pounds and works well for back lunges. Bags of rice also come in 20, 30, and 50 pounds which are great for squats, deadlifts, and lunges.
We’re sure you have some flour in your pantry, but before you use it, put it in a sealable bag so you can prevent the nightmare of it spilling everywhere. A bag of flour weighs 80 ounces or five pounds.
You can use water, milk, or juices that come in gallon size and they weigh around 8.4 pounds. They work great for bent-over rows, shoulder exercises, and lunges.
If water jugs are slightly too easy for you, challenge yourself with laundry detergent which weighs around 9.4 pounds.
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