I wouldn't say turn all your weights in for resistance bands but don’t let the simplicity of resistance bands fool you. There’s a correct way to use the bands in order to gain their muscle-building benefit.
In resistance band training, you replace bulky exercise equipment with rubber resistance bands that you stretch. The force it takes to stretch the bands works your muscles just like using free weights or machines.
You can vary workouts on the fly by changing movements to challenge your muscles in different ways. Exercise bands allow you to increase or decrease resistance simply by shortening or lengthening the band.
Would you believe me if I said resistance bands can also help melt away fat?
A study published in 2022 shows that resistance band training lowers body fat in people who are overweight better than other forms of training, including free weights and bodyweight exercises.
Lastly, I like to tell to tell my clients, focus on technique versus more tension.
Don’t add too much resistance for an exercise or you won’t have a smooth range of motion. You’ll benefit more from using good form with lower resistance than by trying to up the tension level.
With any type of exercise, you have to maintain proper posture just like you would if you were using an exercise machine. Reps and resistance may change based on the individual. Just take your muscles to fatigue to get the most out of a session.
As you grow more comfortable with motions, it’s OK to challenge yourself by increasing the resistance on the resistance bands. Just make sure your form doesn’t break down when you go up a level.
Choose a set of bands with varying resistances, or tension levels. Bands often are color-coded, with greater tension offered as the band colors get darker. (More tension is the equivalent of more weight, to put it in lifting terms.) Inquire about purchasing our Resistance Bands by sending an email to buybodyody@gmail.com or simply visit our shop page to purchase. Lets build!
References: Liu X, Gao Y, Lu J, Ma Q, Shi Y, Liu J, Xin S and Su H (2022) Effects of Different Resistance Exercise Forms on Body Composition and Muscle Strength in Overweight and/or Obese Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front. Physiol. 12:791999. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2021.791999