Use your home as a gym and exercise with everyday items

You can transform your home into a gym without the need to invest in equipment or gadgets. For example, there are a lot of videos available on the internet that will help you get inspired and create your own exercise routines, so you can train at home without spending large amounts of money at the gym! But, do you lack the necessary equipment to be able to perform these exercises? Here we leave you a list of things that you already have at home and can become the perfect equipment to have your gym at home!

1. WEIGHTS:

Why spend on weights? Better use half or one liter bottles full of water, if you want something with greater weight, you can use detergent cans or oil cans that have handles. Just make sure you feel both cans or bottles completely full to make sure you have the same weight on both sides.

2. STEP-UPS:

You don't need wooden or metal planks like those found in gyms to perform step-ups. Grab a foot or bath stool and make the most of it! Go up first with your left foot and then go down with it, and continue for 20-30 minutes at a moderate pace, not forgetting also to alternate your feet to exercise both. Or why not? You can also use the stairs in your house.

To increase the difficulty of this exercise, grab a bottle of water or a can of detergent as you go downstairs.

3. ABDOMINALS:

Do not try to do your abs without the necessary support for your legs, take advantage of the small gap between your sofa or bed and the floor, to put your feet and achieve this exercise comfortably and without hurting yourself.

4. LIZARDS AND SQUATS:

A heavy chair or the bar in your kitchen are the perfect equipment for these exercises !!

To do push-ups, stand facing the chair or bar, and keep enough distance to be able to do them well. Rest your hands on the surface and go! If the chair isn't heavy enough, you can prop it up against the wall so it won't slide.

To do squats, put your back to the chair or bar, place your hands on the surface and bend your elbows down until you reach the proper position, hold at least 30 seconds, and repeat! A wall can also be an excellent option, get on your back and in a squat position, hold 30-60 seconds, always making sure you have a position with a 90 degree angle, and repeat as many times as you can! This exercise is excellent for toning your legs.

5. LEG LIFTING:

You can perform this exercise from both sides, and also forwards and backwards using the support wall. Stand close to the wall with your hand resting on it, raise your left leg making sure it is at a 90 degree angle, and then lower it. Do 15 reps on each leg. You can also lift each leg back and forth to make your workout more intense.

6. CALF LIFT:

Portable ladders are great for this exercise, if you don't have one, you can use any step in your house.

Stand on the first step, so that your ankles are in the air, you can use the railing or a wall to find your balance while standing on your toes, lower and raise your heels, repeating as many times as you can.

You see? Not having money or time for the gym is no longer a valid excuse for not exercising. You can make the most of your home and do a few reps at any spare time you have.