Whether you believe it or not, if you ever want to buy only one piece of exercise equipment in your life, it should be a set of resistance bands. I have used them over and over, and I have recommended them to a wide variety of people because I wholeheartedly believe in their powers. I… Read More »
Pull-ups are an extremely popular exercise. And for good reason! This move works many different muscles in your arms, shoulders, and back. You also need a strong core to pull yourself above the bar and slowly lower yourself down. All of this means the pull-up is a very difficult exercise. If you do not have… Read More »
Not only is variety the spice of life, but it is also essential for achieving success in your workouts. So, whether you are already an advanced athlete or just starting out with working out, resistance bands are the perfect piece of equipment to help tone every part of your body. Incorporating resistance bands into your… Read More »
Want to shape your butt but you’re on a tight schedule? Or perhaps you prefer to exercise at home? Contrary to popular belief, you don’t a gym membership to keep fit. From bodyweight exercises to full body workouts, HIIT, and Pilates, there are literally dozens of ways to stay active without ever stepping foot into… Read More »
Want to take your workout to the next level? Tired of doing the same exercises? If so, add resistance bands to your routine! Inexpensive and easy to use, these accessories will make your workouts fun and keep your body guessing. They come in different sizes and resistances, and can be used for a multitude of… Read More »
Summer is coming our way again, and this means we’ll have to appear in bikini’s or bathing suits. Now I am a firm believer that your body is a bikini-body as soon as you put a bikini on, and that you should love your body every step of the way. But I also believe that… Read More »
Research indicates that over 70% of seniors aged 60 and above don’t exercise at all. Yet the American Heart Association, as well as the American College of Sports Medicine, recommend that adults 65 years and older do a minimum of 150 minutes of physical activity each week. These should include resistance exercises at least twice… Read More »
The popularity of resistance bands has increased significantly over the years, but education about their proper use often hasn’t kept up. Although efficient, inexpensive and easy to use, some practical knowledge is needed to avoid breaking bands during exercise. Resistance bands pose hazards just as other fitness equipment, when not treated properly. The two main… Read More »
Although there are other viable options Bodylastics and Black Mountain Products dominate in terms of the popularity of their tube-style resistance bands. Beyond offering good quality at a fair price, another significant contributing factor is that both companies offer sets containing everything you need. Right out of the box it’s enough to deeply explore the… Read More »
Although widely used for training in the US military, many are unaware that a workout alternative exists that is quite different from your standard resistance bands and dumbbells. While deceptively similar in appearance to resistance bands upon first glace, the way you use the TRX Suspension system couldn’t be more different. As the name implies… Read More »