This Low-Impact Workout Uses Equipment You Already Have Lying Around Your House
All you need is a backpack—and a heavy book.
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Whether you’re in school or in the midst of a busy job season, you’re probably up to your ears in work. Between chugging coffee, squeezing in 10-minute power naps and staring at your computer, working out might be the last thing on your mind.
That’s why we’re making it easy on you. Here’s a quick workout to get your heart rate up, get mobile and work those muscles.
What you’ll need: Backpack, books
The book and backpack workout
| Exercise | Reps | Sets |
| Backpack Swings | 10 | 2 |
| Backpack Squats | 12 | 2 |
| Backpack Goodmornings | 12 | 2 |
| Book Glute Bridges | 15 | 2 |
| Book Bridge with Single Leg Lift | 10 each side | 2 |
| Book Lateral Lunges | 10 each side | 2 |
Check it out in video form below!
@oxygenmagazine It’s that time of year — whether you’re in school waist-deep in final exams or packing up your campus dorm/apartment, this workout is for you! No weights required, just the old college essentials! 🎒📚 S/O to Oxygen Ambassador @kasenfitness for this one!