household items that double as gym equipment

If you’re trying to maintain your exercise routine at home, you’re probably finding you miss a lot of the fancy equipment at the gym. While treadmills and strength training equipment are great, the truth is you don’t need much more than a little space and some extra weight to get in a good workout. Squats, pushups, lunges, and overhead presses are all classic moves that build muscle and burn calories. Don’t have dumbbells? No problem! Here are suggestions for common household items you can use instead.