Resistance bands are fast becoming an essential fitness tool. resistance bands can help you enhance your strength training, improve your flexibility, and support recovery.
They are cheap and portable and offer a great alternative to free weights and machines, whether you’re working out at home, in the gym, or on the go.
What are resistance bands
Resistance bands are stretchable bands made of rubber or latex that provide resistance when stretched. Originally used for physical therapy and rehabilitation, they have gained more popularity in strength and condition training lately.
They come in various shapes and sizes. We stock several:
Resistance Bands set x-light to x-heavy
They come in many shapes, sizes, and resistance levels, allowing users to progressively challenge their muscles and improve mobility with minimal equipment.
Benefits of Resistance Bands
They offer numerous advantages, making them an excellent tool to incorporate into any workout routine. Consider the following benefits:
- Affordability – with our prices starting at £10 they are a fraction of the cost of dumbbells or kettlebells but still provide the resistance required to build muscle during strength training.
- Portability – they are lightweight and compact making them easy to carry around. They’re perfect for home workouts or continuing your workout routine while you travel.
- Versatility – exercises are highly versatile across strength training, stretching, rehabilitation, and even high-intensity workouts. You can increase the resistance or your own intensity to maximize your efforts or scale back if recovering from an injury.
- Variable resistance – they provide constant tension throughout the movement, improving muscle activation. They can help increase your mind-muscle connection for increased gains during strength training.
- Joint friendly – they reduce strain on the joints, making them ideal for rehabilitation and injury prevention. They are great for those who are new to strength training or those with limited mobility.
Using resistance bands
There’s plenty of advice around on how to best them:
British Heart Foundation
https://youtu.be/fgKHFLe654U?si=eAm3W2DJs34vMD7Z
20 Best Exercises You Can Do
https://youtu.be/hQ2lHMP4kco?si=E9qsbXIpm_vJ7sdw
15 min WORKOUT | Full Body Routine | No Repeats
https://youtu.be/tONvKzIiqqw?si=PoI3wnyB1gRi1wZN
They are a powerful tool for both strength and mobility training, offering an affordable, versatile, and joint-friendly way to improve fitness. Whether you’re using them to build muscle, enhance flexibility, or support recovery, resistance bands can easily be incorporated into your workout routine.
Further reading
How to Use Resistance Bands for Strength and Mobility Training
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