It’s winter.  That can mean chilly weather, icy sidewalks, and messy precipitation.  But that doesn’t have to derail your workout.

There are great moves you can do with items in your own home that will add some variety to your regular workout routine.  Variety is essential for a healthy body.  So if you are missing outdoor workout routines, know that staying in can help make you even stronger when you head back outside in spring.

Plus a little variety is fun.

Here are some tips for your at-home workout:

• Use a full laundry detergent bottle as a kettle bell
• Use cans or water bottles as weights
• Lately, you can find all sorts of wall workouts online—some of them put your feet on the wall so make sure you pick a place in the house you are okay with that.
• Chairs are very versatile. They can help modify a workout or make it harder
• Stairs are great for climbing or working on general leg strength.

Here is a sample Chair and Stair workout.

So what fun workouts can you create?  There is no limit.  Get creative.  Play with the items in your house and the structure of your house. Let us know what you come […]