Which Resistance Bands Are Best For You?
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Hi everyone, welcome back to our channel. Today we’ll be talking about everything you need to know about resistance bands
Resistance bands are great for injury-prone exercisers. They don’t stress joints like a weighted dumbbell or kettlebell can. Plus, they target smaller muscles that help to stabilize the body. This can aid you in your overall form if you decide to incorporate bodyweight or weighted workouts in your fitness routine.
What is right for you?
There are several types of resistance bands, but today we will be talking about loop bands, therapy bands and tube bands.
Loop Bands - these are thin, flat bands that create a circle. If you want to work both arms or both legs, loop bands will be a perfect fit.
Therapy Bands - these are very thin, flat bands that are open ended and typically several feet long. They are the perfect starter band because they provide the most variability. They can be wrapped around the hands or used with handles.
Tube Bands - these are long, skinny tubes that typically have handles on the ends. They come in a variety of configurations and are most versatile when used with an anchor strap.
Looped tubes are used for unilateral exercises and provide double the resistance as a unilateral or bilateral tube.
A Single strand unilateral tube provides less resistance than the looped tube. It often comes with the anchor strap attached.
Bilateral tubes come with two handles. They can be anchored under your feet or anchored in a door.
Thickness
When searching for the right resistance band for you, thickness plays an important role in your decision. The thicker the band, the harder it will be to stretch. Most companies will have ranges from “light” to “extra heavy”. Although resistance isn’t easily measured, some companies provide a strength measurement equivalent to weight.
We recommend focusing on two different types of resistance bands for your workouts. A lighter one for your arm workouts and a stronger one for your leg workouts.
Take Care Of Your Bands
It’s bound to happen. Your resistance bands will break after a substantial length of time. But, there are ways for you to conserve the life of your resistance bands. For starters, store your resistance bands away from any pets that like to chew objects. Keep your bands out of direct sunlight and store them in moderate conditions. Exposing resistance bands to too hot or too cold temperatures can affect their flexibility and make them more prone to breakage. Never stretch them more than 2 times their length and always avoid stretching bands toward the head or face. If in doubt, wear safety goggles to protect your eyes. A good general rule-of-thumb is to always inspect your resistance bands before use for any kind of rip, crack or puncture; especially around the handles or anchor straps. It’s important to replace them right away if you see any signs of wear.