To maintain a balanced life as a college student, Garry Y. Itkin always thinks of ways to keep himself fit and healthy without having to spend too much. If you're a student, joining a gym club might be an added expense that you might not be ready for. In this blog post, he shares some handy exercise equipment that you can use in the dorm.
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The jump rope is literally a very small object, and yet it can give you an exhilarating cardio workout. All you need is a space that's wide enough so that the rope doesn't hit anyone or anything in your dorm while you're using it. Garry Y. Itkin believes that this is best done outdoors so that you can breathe in all that fresh air and oxygen you will need as you exercise. Otherwise, your dorm room should be ample enough as a venue.
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Resistance bands are very light and easy to install. You only have to find a wall or a stable point to hook this up in, and you're ready to go. Resistance bands can provide you with ample resistance that helps you build those muscles and add definition to your body. One of its biggest benefits for a regular dorm-based student is that you don't have to worry about tripping on it or dropping it and injuring your feet, compared to using metal dumbbells, notes Garry Y. Itkin.
3. Gym ball
The gym ball is the perfect tool to modify all the other exercises you are used to doing. For example, you can make pushups lighter or heavier by using the gym ball to lean on as you do your reps. You can stretch your body in places that are hard to target with the help of a gym ball. If it still takes up too much space in your dorm room, you easily deflate it and stow it away in a small place.
