If you are tired of using dumbbells, kettlebells or stability balls, here is a suprisingly new piece of equipment making your next workout hard to RESIST… get it? We are getting stretch savvy this month people with resistance bands!
So many different options!
This is a tool that you can use to still conquer the same moves; however with its elasticity, it forces you to slow down and execute your exercise with great form. After doing a few repetitions with weights, it’s sometimes easy to get caught up the “concept” of the move, and thats when we start to either go faster, speeding up with the momentum of the free weights. For example, when performing a bicep curl, using a resistance band really allows you to focus on the slow, upward motion of contracting the bicep, as well as the controlled release motion (resistance) of going back down to start. The bands come in many different shapes and sizes; the long, rope-like band (pictured above) can be used for arms and back, while the circular bands are usually wrapped around the ankles for abduction (moving away) and adduction (moving towards) of the legs. Regardless of the the amount of resistance, they can help any exerciser new to a certain move by helping with one of the key concepts of strength training: slow and controlled.
Need some ideas on how to get started? Click here for some beginner, intermediate (and a few advanced moves). Personally, I recommend #’s 1, 2, 6 (can do with the circular resistance bands), 11 and 12(circular resistance bands) for a start. If you want to throw in some cardio, #5 is great for agility. Have a question or want to modify? Talk to a trainer!
1 comments
Thanks for making me read this! I am defenitly going to try this.
I’ve always trained with kettlebells.
Thnx