Dumbbells are often the first thing people reach for when doing strength training. But resistance bands are actually my go-to piece of equipment. Why? They are inexpensive, versatile and easy to ...
Kendter says: “Adding a mini band around the feet increases anti-rotation and anti-lateral-flexion (where the core muscles have to resist twisting and side bending). This activates the obliques, ...
Targeted Strength Gains Bands allow you to tailor exercises to specific muscle groups, says Carnation. For example, use a long loop band for rows or a mini band for glute bridges to target the upper ...
If you’ve grown bored of your basic mat routine for core workouts, incorporating resistance band ab exercises can help you switch it up and even intensify your results. The versatile, simple, and ...
When people are investing in home exercise equipment, dumbbells are often the go-to pick. And while as a trainer I do enjoy using them, my favorite piece of equipment for strength workouts is actually ...
There are endless excuses for not exercising, with time, space and money being the most common barriers people point to. But you don't need expensive equipment or a lot of time or space to get in an ...
Resistance bands are simply one of the best value pieces of kit a runner can have. They are usually very cheap to buy, versatile, easy to use in a variety of ways and barely take up any space - ...
Strong arms and shoulders assist with sports and daily life. Here are the resistance band arm and shoulder exercises experts recommend for stronger muscles. Strong arm and shoulder muscles help with ...
You don’t necessarily need a bulky set of dumbbells to get the chest muscle activation you seek. Resistance band chest exercises are the surprising, sneaky way to inject some fire into basic chest ...
Resistance bands are often treated as a travel substitute when you can’t get to the gym. But evidence suggests they deserve a permanent place in your training. A 2019 analysis of eight studies found ...
Don’t let the muscles in the front of your legs steal the spotlight. If you’re looking to work some muscles in your all-important posterior chain, consider trying some stretchy hamstring resistance ...
The best resistance bands are cheap and portable, and provide a challenging workout either at home or on vacation. Because they are lightweight and compact, they’re easy to throw into your bag for a ...