Everyday objects that can be used for exercise.

    If there’s one thing Garry Y. Itkin knows about college life in the U.S., it’s that it’s incredibly expensive. Because of all the expenses college students face in school alone, they have very little left in their budget for anything else, including health and wellness.

However, Garry has come up with ways to maintain a health and fitness lifestyle minus the heavy price tag that often comes with it, and he has shared these ways via his series of blogs.

For today’s blog, Garry lists a number of everyday things at home or in a dorm that college students, or anyone else for that matter, may use for exercise. 

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Plastic bottles and containers

Water and soda bottles, and other household containers, when emptied, by themselves, may be virtually weightless. However, put water in them and they become good substitutes for light dumbbells. Garry Y. Itkin recommends ones that can be gripped easily or with handles.

Stairs

Many fitness enthusiasts use good old-fashioned stairs for their cardio routines. Going up and down a flight of stairs is great exercise. When done repeatedly under time, it can really burn calories and fat, and boost heart and lung capacity.

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Chairs

A good sturdy chair can be used to many different exercises. From chair squats (for those who have trouble doing full squats) to chair dips, chairs are one of the most overlooked equipment in terms of fitness, adds Garry Y. Itkin.