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Don’t have a home gym? No problem! You can get and awesome workout and break a sweat with the tools you’ve already got around your house. (Psst: If you’re looking for a full body workout to do at home, try this one!)
Here are a few of our favorite tools to use when we want to feel the burn but don’t have any weights on hand.
Substitutions For Heavier Weights
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Laundry Detergent Bottles – Once you’ve used up all the detergent don’t throw these bottles away. To make the empty bottles heavier just fill them with water.
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Bags of Fruits or Veggies – Think bags of onions, apples, oranges, or potatoes.
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Milk or Water Jugs
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Bags of Pet Food
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Paint Cans
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Backpack – Fill it with a few books, cans, bottles, etc.
Substitutions For Lighter Weights
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Canned Goods – Think soup, veggies, beans, pickles, or pasta sauce!
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Wine Bottles – If you sneak a glass after your workout, we won’t tell!
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Water Bottles – Work out and keep yourself hydrated… we call that a win-win!
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Books
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Condiments – Got large bottles of ketchup, olive oil, or vinegar on hand? Boom, you’ve got instant weights!
Have you found other creative ways to incorporate household items into your workouts? Share with us in the comments below!
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