Historically, the use of stretch bands has been a more common practice in group-training environments. Individual exercisers typically gravitate toward free weights and strength machines for their ...
Workout motivation can be a fleeting emotional state that is difficult to harness over a long period of time. Dedication and discipline, however, are lasting constructs that support adherence through ...
Hands up if you own a set of resistance bands? Now, hands up if they’re gathering dust at the back of the cupboard? If you’re anything like me, then your hand is still firmly raised. Resistance bands ...
If you’re willing to be creative, a set of elastic bands can be as effective as a gym full of weights. By Jenny Marder Not long ago, I impulsively bought a set of mini exercise bands — thick rubber ...
When it comes to working out, it’s all too easy to buy into the old adage of “go big or go home.” Lifting heavy dumbbells, doing intense kettlebell swings, or buying an expensive pass to Pilates may ...
A lot of us feel stronger on one side of our bodies and most of us assume that it’s because that side is dominant. While that may be true for some people, it’s often more complicated than that. When I ...
There’s a reason resistance bands show up in nearly every gym bag, warmup routine, and PT session: They work. The best resistance bands—unassuming loops and tubes that can make bodyweight workouts ...