November 21, 2008

Props to you

Posted by SiteEditorArianna   •  Comments 4   •  Participants 117   •  Entries logged 86
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Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

Crave an impromptu yoga, Pilates or strength workout but have no props? No problem. If all that’s standing between you and an at-home workout is a dumbbell, block or stretchy band, you can improvise safely and get a great workout to boot.

Today, challenge yourself to do an impromptu workout-at-home experiment, using homemade equipment. Here are some ideas:
• Use cans of food as hand weights for bicep curls, upright rows or other upper-body lifts.
• Fashion a yoga block out of a dictionary or other thick, hard-bound book (use flat only).
• Lay out a rubber bath mat.
• Rolling up towels as pelvic or hip supports.

Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine.

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Nastyhabit
Posted November 21, 2008 at 12:18 PM

Didn’t have to use soup cans or other cans from the cupboard – just “borrowed” hubby’s 5 pound dumbells. Then walked up and down the steps a few times (gasp!). Now I just have to remember where i put hubby’s dumbells ‘cause he’s looking for ‘em. That will be exercise for the brain.

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Elinor
Posted November 29, 2008 at 02:06 PM | Edited November 29, 2008 at 02:06 PM

I’m going to try it out later today. I’ll be using my bath mat and the food cans and give it a try.

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brandikay
Posted November 29, 2008 at 07:44 PM

I totally loved this work out. It made me feel so energetic. Yoga is awesome.

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hobiedog04
Posted December 03, 2008 at 11:45 AM

ok, I’ll grab some weights and lunge up and down the driveway…. so good for legs and for balance and it quickly gets your heart racing….then maybe some jump rope….