Whether you are looking to build lean muscle, get rid of the excess body fat or get those enviable 6-pack abs, a cool set of exercise bands can help you achieve any of these goals. Initially intended for use by elderly people in nursing facilities, resistance bands are now widely used for intense training and super-effective workouts. The versatility and ease of using the band has made it a popular exercise equipment today.
Exercise bands are available in a range of colors, lengths and tensions. They even come by the roll so you can cut your band as per your requirement. They are loved by fitness enthusiasts and not without reason. |
Here are some benefits of these short pieces of elastic and the wonders they can do for your fitness goals:
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When it comes to selecting a set of bands, you have to keep certain things in mind. The band should be of good quality. Products that are made of poor quality rubber will not offer good elastic resistance and you will not be able to see the expected results. The band should also come with clipping systems and door anchors.
When you have clipping systems, they enable you to attach multiple bands together and get a greater resistance level. Door anchors give you the ability to recreate gym exercises. With the exercise bands, you can engage in workouts anytime and anywhere.
It is important that you prepare your body to work with the exercise band. You can start by warming up. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes, hydrate yourself well and use good form and control all through the training session. While working out with the bands, you should do a few minutes of cardio. There are several exercises that you can try out. Here’s a link to a video that summarizes some of these easy warm-up workouts.
It is important that you maintain your band well. Inspect it at regular intervals for any signs of wear and tear. If there are thin spots or tears in the band, you will have to replace it. Small tears and spots increase the chances of the band snapping while in use and can cause you injury.
Exercise bands are durable and make for a worthy investment. They can act as a wonderful break from your regular workout routine and can help you gain strength and muscle mass in the process.
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