We’ve got more ways to work out than ever. While it’s a great thing, it can also cause us to second guess if the methods we’re accustomed to using to break a sweat are really the best for us. Two of the latest alternatives to traditional free-weights are resistance bands and incredibly engineered adjustable dumbbells.… Read More »
Technically resistance tubes are made of rubber compound while its cousin, resistance bands, are most commonly made from flat strips of latex. Manufacturers tend to use the term “resistance bands” to describe both types interchangeably. Don’t be fooled however; there are meaningful differences between the two as well as pros and cons to consider. Pros… 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 »
A mixture of both resistance bands and free weights are essential to any serious home gym. However one needs to start somewhere, and for some that will be with resistance bands while others should go the more macho route with free weights. Many of the pros and cons of resistance bands and free weights are… Read More »