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Resistance bands

A resistance band is a versatile workout tool. It can be used to perform all types of exercises (upper and lower body), it’s perfect for strength training and for doing cardio workouts. Bands come in a vast array of sizes and few different types. The materials could differ and so will the resistance that these deliver.

BENEFITS

  • Simple, effective, affordable
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Multi functional (replace the gym thus perfect when traveling)

{% hint style="warning" %} Different color represent different resistance of the band. Since there is no unified system, you need to check the resistance brand wise. {% endhint %}

Number on picture Type Description
1 Resistance tube rubber tube with fixed handles on each side
2 Flat band super flat rubber in rectangle shape
3 Loop band small rubber - latex closed loop (small version)
4 Loop band big rubber - latex closed loop (big version)

TUTORIAL

  1. Pick up your band
  2. Chose exercise and perform it
  3. Adjust the resistance if needed

EXAMPLE

{% embed url="https://youtu.be/PSA\_YApzY6I" %}

RESOURCES

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5140827
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3588619/
https://www.hometraininghero.com/what-is-resistance-band-training-the-science/