Strength Training with Resistance Bands

Strength training with resistance bands isn’t new to the fitness world. Why, then do they still occasionally get a bad rap. I assume people think because they aren’t heavy like weights they can’t get the same workout with them. Or they think those pretty colored soft bands are made for people that aren’t as serious about getting muscle definition. This is a common misconception and one that has been proven wrong time and time again.

Resistance bands offer a great tool for getting fit and building muscle. They do this in a way that is convenient and even portable. While resistance bands might not look as tough as free weights, it only takes one good workout with them to see that strength training with resistance bands can be seriously effective.

Using resistance bands can show you just how wrong these misconceptions about them were. One great extra that resistance bands offer is equal resistance on both the engaging and disengaging of muscles. What I mean is when you do a bicep curl, for instance, you are working against the band to curl your arm up. But, you also fight the urge to have your arm swing back to the starting position, again engaging your muscles on the descent. Strength training with resistance bands can offer a great workout.

Unlike free weights, you can take your resistance bands on flights, in your car, and even keep a set in your desk drawer. Try putting a set of hand weights in your carry on when you travel and see how far you get! Strength training with resistance bands offers convenience and portability unmatched by hand weights.

Both P90X and ChaLEAN Extreme offer alternate examples for those people who choose to use resistance bands. Getting an intense workout is as easy as following the examples and working hard. Strength training with resistance bands is certain to give you major results with either of these two serious fitness programs.