{"id":1894,"date":"2017-03-03T11:35:23","date_gmt":"2017-03-03T11:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/uncategorized\/6-exercises-can-without-going-gym\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:47:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T13:47:43","slug":"6-exercises-can-without-going-gym","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/information\/university-students\/6-exercises-can-without-going-gym\/","title":{"rendered":"6 exercises you can do without going to the gym."},"content":{"rendered":"

At some of our student accommodation<\/a> you\u2019ll find an onsite gym. Here you can build up a sweat on the treadmill or tone up at the weights station. But for those who don\u2019t have access to a gym – or perhaps the gym isn\u2019t your thing, then how about some simple exercises and activities you can do every day to burn a few calories? Here are our top picks\u2026<\/p>\n

1. Take the stairs<\/h4>\n

Whether you\u2019re in one of our halls, at university or out in town shopping, the next time you head straight for the lift, think again. Why not take the stairs? It\u2019s a great form of cardio exercise which will get your heart rate going and stretch those leg muscles. And if you\u2019re feeling extra energetic, take a few minutes to do some calf raises<\/a> on the stairs as well.<\/p>\n

2. The wall sit<\/h4>\n

Sit back, relax and take a seat\u2026 against the wall. Sounds easy, right? Think again. This simple exercise can be painful; but it’s a great way to test and build your strength and endurance in the lower body muscles. Slide your back down a blank wall until your hips and knees bend at a 90 degrees angle. Keeping your shoulders, upper back and the back of your head against the wall, hold the position for the required time \u2013 or until you can\u2019t hold it anymore!<\/p>\n

3. Star jumps<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019ve got a few minutes spare while your dinner cooks or while you wait for your favourite TV programme to start, do some star jumps<\/a>. Star jumps are a great way to exercise your legs and shoulders and you\u2019ll definitely get your heart beat racing. Just make sure you give yourself enough room \u2013 you don\u2019t want to knock the dishes off the table!<\/p>\n

4. Party<\/h4>\n

Burning calories doesn\u2019t have to be painful or boring. The next time you\u2019re out for the night, be sure to hit the dance floor and bust some moves. The longer you spend on the dancefloor having a good boogie, the more calories you\u2019ll burn. And while you\u2019re there, don\u2019t forget to sing at the top of your voice too \u2013 that\u2019ll help burn even more calories!<\/p>\n

5. Play a game<\/h4>\n

At many of our halls, you\u2019ll find a games area where you can play games such as pool, table tennis, foosball and air hockey. While playing these won\u2019t be as physically exhausting as a game of football or a run, you\u2019ll still be exerting energy and movement in your upper body muscles.<\/p>\n

6. Laugh<\/h4>\n

You might not know it, but you can actually burn calories just by laughing! Research conducted by Vanderbilt University Medical Center revealed that laughing for 10 to 15 minutes burns between 10 and 40 calories. So, get together with your friends or watch a funny film \u2013 whatever you do, just remember to have a good giggle in the process!<\/p>\n

If you would like to find out more about the facilities available at Host, visit our website or contact any of our sites directly<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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