Easy exercises using household items

Exercising doesn’t have to involve a personal trainer or gym membership. In fact, there are plenty of ways to get active from the comfort of your own home! Here are a few ideas from Red Mountain’s fitness expert, Anita Terlizzi!

*RM3® patients should limit their workouts to 30 minutes per day. Always consult with a medical provider before beginning a new fitness routine.

Cans of food | Upright rows

Stand tall, feet shoulder width apart. Hold your “weight” with both hands, palms facing in. Without bending your wrist and while keeping your back straight and chest high, bring the weighted item to chest. Then, bring it back down between your legs. Repeat according to fitness level.

Paper plate | Side Slide Lunge

Standing, place your right foot onto a paper plate. Bend your left knee as if you are sitting in an imaginary chair behind you. Simultaneously, slide your right leg to the side, keeping it straight. Bring the legs back into the starting position, repeating as desired.

Chair | Seated Cross Crunch

Sit in a chair, holding the seat with your left hand. Position your opposite hand behind your head. Lift your left knee to your right elbow in a cross- motion crunch. Complete desired amount of repetitions, then mirror on other side.

Suitcase | Weighted March

Holding your suitcase overhead (hold tightly!) & run or jog in place for at least 30 seconds.

Physical activity looks different for everyone! In fact, it is the little habits that you do every day that have the most impact on how many calories are burned

– Anita Terlizzi, Certified Personal Trainer & Success Coach