Upgrade Your Body With Resistance Bands

Are you interested in doing a core-building heavy workout but are unable to find an alternative other than going to a gym?

Then you should buy the best home workout equipment that will not only help you during strenuous exercises but will also help you in building your body and inner strength. The solution for every home-gym is a Resistance band.

At some point in our life, we all tend to put some effort into making out body muscles strong and healthy. Sometimes it also involves bodybuilding accompanied by weight loss. Children, teenagers, and adults all require a certain amount of exercise for better health. Therefore a resistance band can prove to be a super effective product for people of all age groups.

Many people who are regular-gym goers know a lot about resistance bands and their benefits. A Resistance band is an elastic band that is made of latex or synthetic rubber. It comes in different forms and is used for strength training or muscular rehabilitation. The main advantage of a resistance band is that it is a multipurpose tool. They tone the muscles, help to burn fat, increase strength, and provide movements for intricate multi-joints plus helps in muscle movements like walking, jumping, running, etc. It also targets small stabilizing muscles. Resistance bands allow an individual to practice multiple forms of workout or exercises with variations. It challenges the body’s endurance which helps in the further core strengthening process.

Types of Resistance Bands

• Loop Resistance Band

Loop resistance bands are very versatile and affordable to use. It is a great tool for full-body workout as it targets the arm, legs, shoulders, core, etc. It greatly helps in training the upper as well as the lower body parts. These resistance bands are also called power resistance bands as they can be used in the aspect of body training whether it is athletic focused or muscle and bodybuilding focused. The Average resistance offered by these bands ranges between 5-175 pounds.

• Tube Resistance Bands

These bands come with attached handles at both ends to allow pressure on the chest, shoulder, back, and arms. They are made to work similar to gym machines, weightlifting, and dumbbells work-out. They act as full body resistance bands because nearly all the main muscles are triggered during the workout. Tube Resistance bands are perfect for individuals who are aiming to build their biceps, triceps, and shoulder muscles. An average resistance offered by these tube bands ranges between 10-50 pounds.

• Mini Loop Resistance Bands

If your main aim is to tone your lower body then a mini loop resistance band is the best choice. These mini loop bands help in reshaping the legs, back,  and thigh muscles. One can adjust the bands in the lower part of their body and practice squat which proves to be the most suitable form of workout with mini loop resistance bands. It helps in reshaping the body as it does not allow any extra movement during squats. The Average resistance offered by mini loop bands ranges between 5-50 pounds.

• Light Therapy Resistance Bands

Light therapy resistance bands are very helpful for elderly people who want to have a minimum workout session. These bands do not offer a lot of resistance and so is offered to people who are recovering from an injury. These bands are effective for people who want to regain their strength and tone their muscles with a low impact. Women usually make use of such therapy resistance bands for light workouts and warm-ups.

• Figure 8 Resistance Bands

As the name suggests, Figure 8 Resistance bands are in the shape of numeral 8.  It consists of soft handles and can be stretched as far as required. They target both the upper and the lower body and are mainly used for pushing and pulling exercises and in the  lateral plane of motion. Its use is very much similar to loop resistance bands and min resistance i-bands. An average resistance offered by these bands ranges between 8-20 pounds.