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7 physical exercises to perform with everyday objects

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7 exercices physiques à réaliser avec des objets du quotidien ©Burn After Reading

With confinement, we walk a lot less, our legs become numb, and our back pulls on us. To remedy this, let's take this excess energy and channel it into doing sports. And don't give me the excuse of having a small apartment: we can do it anywhere since all we need are a few everyday objects. Come on, don't be lazy, your karma will repay you.

You're all dressed up, ready to go, determined to build a bikini body that will make models jealous. To accompany you in this ambitious and hopefully long-lasting endeavor, here are our favorite exercises to do with simple everyday objects. 1. A chair Thighs, abs, glutes, arms... A simple chair allows you to work your entire body with different exercises. We recommend knee lifts, with your hands resting on the chair and slightly bent arms. Sit on the chair, lift your feet off the ground, and bring both knees to your chest. Your back should not touch the backrest of the chair. 2. A water bottle Don't have dumbbells? No problem. Grab two water bottles (filled, of course) and bring them up to your shoulders. Lower them down, resisting the weight. Your upper body should be stable. Keep up the good work and enjoy your workout!right and solid and your elbows do not touch the bust. To strengthen your arms, shoulders, and back, you can do the same thing by bringing your arms straight in front of you.


3. A broomstick

Yes, I'm talking about that old thing that's been lying at the bottom of your closet for years and that you've never used. Take your broomstick with both hands and place it on your shoulders. Bend your legs while turning to the right and then to the left. Say hello to your hourglass figure.


4. A scarf 

Look for a scarf or shawl in your wardrobe and lie on your back with your legs bent against the floor. Place the scarf behind the sole of your right foot, and then extend the leg towards the ceiling. Hold this pose for several seconds and do the same thing with the other leg. Gradually go further while taking deep breaths.


5. Stairs

It couldn't be easier than exercising your legs by going up and down the stairs in your building. Of course, we should avoid touching the railing and making too much noise for the neighbors.


6. A couch 

The advantage of exercising on your couch is that you don't need to move to do it. During your favorite series or movie, sit on the edge of your couch, lift your legs, and slowly bring them back down. Do 3 to 5 sets of 12 repetitions.
 

7. A door 

Last but not least: one-legged squats using a door. Hold onto the door frame and bend one leg while keeping the other one straight. Go up and down with a straight back. And be careful, the door should not move!