Bands are a great way to add resistance training to your workout if you do not have weights or do not belong to a gym. They offer a safe and easy workout in a short time. For those who are not familiar with weight training, they offer a great alternative. AFFORDABILITY If you are on a tight budget, but want to purchase a piece of equipment that you can use at home, resistance bands are a great buy. Since you control the resistance, you only need one, even as you get stronger. You can find bands, most of which come with an illustrated guide of exercises, almost anywhere from Wal-Mart, to sporting goods stores, to online sources, and they average $10-25. For such a versatile, long-lasting piece of equipment, that’s a bargain! To learn more, take a group fitness class or try a video that uses resistance bands. Once you get the moves down, you’ll see how you can perform any exercise that normally uses dumbbells or machines with a band. By incorporating resistance bands into your strength-training routine, you’ll add variety (to stave off those plateaus) and convenience (for the days you can’t make it to the gym) at minimal cost. This article has been reviewed by Sara Hambidge, Physical Therapist |
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