Exercise Resistance Bands: What Are The Benefits Of Using Resistance Bands?
Exercise resistance bands are rapidly gaining popularity as an alternative to weights. But what are resistance bands and what can they do for you?
Exercise resistance bands are thick, stretchy bands that come in a variety of colors, sizes, and resistances. You attach them to something such as a door and the band provides resistance for you to pull against.
The biggest advantage resistance bands have over weights is the cumulative effect of the tightening band. When lifting a 5 lb. weight, you get 5 lbs. of resistance throughout the entire movement. But when pulling on a resistance band, the resistance increases as you pull it tighter. You build more muscle more quickly and we all know that more muscle creates more calorie burning and thus more fat loss!
In regards to safety: you are not very likely to overextend your joints, which is much more likely with weights. And if you drop a resistance band on your foot it won’t hurt!
Just as with all other forms of exercise, resistance bands can help to boost your energy, increase your endurance, and reduce your stress level. Because resistance bands are of a low impact nature, they can not only increase your flexibility but also build up your joint strength. Using exercise resistance bands will help you burn away your fat stores and increase your lean muscle mass.
Adding a resistance band to your workout routine has many advantages. They are versatile and very inexpensive compared to other home gym equipment. Adding exercise resistance bands to some of the movements you already use, such as bicep curls or lunges, increases the intensity of your workout. They are flexible, small, and portable. Keep one in your purse and you can whip it out for a quick 5-minute workout almost anywhere!
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