Equipment Swaps

mom and daughter doing pushups
Indoor Activities
father and baby son doing pushups
Example Workout
man doing sit ups with feet elevated on couch
Equipment Swaps
Cartoon Basketball Doing Situps

You don’t need a home gym or a gym membership to get a great workout. Here are some ideas for common household items that can be incorporated into any workout!

Instead of Try

Weights/kettlebells

weights
  • water bottles
  • canned goods
  • milk jugs
  • laundry detergent jug
  • Fill reusable grocery bag with anything heavy

Weight bench

weight bench
  • chair
  • firm couch
  • low sturdy tables
  • ottoman
  • stairs

Sliders

sliders
  • towels
  • fuzzy socks
  • paper plates
  • pillows

Yoga mat

yoga mat
  • bath towel
  • blankets
  • nothing (mats aren’t always necessary in workouts)

Bosu Ball

bosu ball
  • couch
  • bed
  • firm pillow

Resistance bands

resistance bands
  • robe tie
  • old t-shirt
  • bungee cord