We’ve all seen the infomercials for resistance band workout videos and wondered if they can possibly live up to their promises. Those of us who have actually tried some resistance band workouts know the answer to this. But, those of you that haven’t are likely still skeptical. Let’s face it: resistance bands look wimpy. They are typically pretty colors and no bigger than a belt, how could they possibly transform your body? Well, these little unassuming tools can add muscle and do so with many benefits the gym or your weight set can’t offer.
• Because resistance bands are small and unassuming, they can travel easily. It would be difficult to get through airport security with your dumbbells and lugging them around wouldn’t be fun either. Resistance bands fit easily in the tight confines of your bag, making a high quality strength training workout at your fingertips, no matter where you are.
• Unlike the gym, a resistance band workout can be done in the privacy of your home. You don’t need spectators when you are getting buff. Sweating and grunting are best saved for private moments. One of the benefits of these small pieces of fitness equipment is the privacy they allow you.
• Resistance bands offer resistance. Simple enough. Throughout the range of motion, resistance bands continually pull. This promotes balance and requires your muscles to work not only on the pull but also while steadily resuming your starting position. This stabilization can help increase coordination and even balance.
• Resistance band workouts also offer a variety of positions. You can use resistance bands in ways hand weights would never work. This diversity in moves allows you to hit muscle groups that would normally require several gym machines all with your little resistance bands.
A resistance band workout can definitely pack all the punch of a regular weight routine with some additional benefits not duplicated in the gym. Finding a resistance band workout to fit your needs is simple enough and made even easier with our 30 day money back guarantee. Check out Tony Horton’s 10 Minute Trainer if you are notoriously strapped for time. If you are looking for an intense total body transformation, P90X will have you amazed at the progress that can be made with your body, and a few simple tools, including resistance bands.
Dec 26, 2008 @ 14:57:03
I will certainly “date” myself with this question, but several years ago, a product called Soloflex used rubber bands for weight resistance. One of the complaints about the Soloflex (there were many), was that the bands gradually lost elasticity after much usage.
I’ve seen the resistance bands in action in the videos and am thinking they’d be great to take on the road when I travel. Have these bands been tested for durability and length of use? Is there the possibility that the bands will lose resistance with much usage?
Dec 26, 2008 @ 15:35:22
Hi Steve,
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts and concerns. Our resistance bands are top notch and are fully tested for high performance and durability. To date, we have never received ANY customer complaints on our bands loosing elasticity. We strive to offer high quality gear and our resistance bands are no exception.
They really are a fantastic alternative to free weights and prefect for travel.
-Matt
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