When it comes to home workout equipment, we tend to think big, expensive and trendy.
But don’t forget how powerful the small, simple, and inexpensive tools can be, too.
Fitness bands are among the hottest items, with sales skyrocketing during the pandemic. Smart folks should keep the sales going strong.
It’s easy to see why.
Elastic exercise bands have been common in physical therapy offices, (home) gyms and fitness studios. They’re a low-cost, lightweight option for resistance training, which is crucial for people who want to get or stay in shape.
Staying strong is essential for staying independent, performing daily tasks and enjoying sports and hobbies. Resistance training – or weightlifting – is necessary to maintain muscle, strengthen bones, and prevent falling.
You can buy resistance bands for cheap online and in many stores. You can keep them at home, pack them in a bag, or take them outside.
Bands are made of plastic, rubber or fabric, and provide different levels of resistance. You can use bands for arm curls, presses, seated rows, squats and all kinds of stretches, moving at your own pace.
Bands help with muscular endurance and joint stabilization, says the National Academy of Sports Medicine. They help you move in multiple planes of motion and achieve greater range of motion.
Talk to me about strength training, including resistance bands and the safe, effective activities I can help you with.
The best bands I have come across are the first place all purpose bands. They are extremely versatile and accommodate all fitness levels. And they last forever.
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