Comments on: Convenience Exercise - Resistance Bands

By: Soa

Soa — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:39:44 +0000

As some one who never really enjoyed weights or weight rooms maybe this would be a better alternative for me. I think im going to

By: Build Muscle & Gain Weight

Build Muscle & Gain Weight — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:18:26 +0000

You’re right, building mass is tough with resistance bands only. They are good for muscle maintenance however. If you double up the thickest bands, you’d be surprised at how much tension they provide however.

If you want to increase the intensity of your home workout, consider a set of adjustable dumbbells. All I have at home is a set of powerblock dumbbells, and a chin-up and dip station. That’s it - and it’s plenty to build muscle. All I do is squats, dead-lifts, chin-ups, dumbbell chest presses and bent-over rows.

By: Terrasse

Terrasse — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:23:58 +0000

Resistance band exercises are ideal for home. There are many differents exercices you can do.

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Home networking articles — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:36:32 +0000

Bands do have their place, if you cant access a gym or own any free weights then I think they can come in handy.

Bodyweight excersizes are also handy in a similar situation, obviously nothing can substitute free weights but they can be quite effective for maintaining strength and mass for short periods of time.

By: Elaine Tang

Elaine Tang — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:22:46 +0000

I am not into weights. But how about doing pumping on the floor??

By: Zach Hunt

Zach Hunt — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:25:38 +0000

I agree it is good to have a backup plan when we can`t exercise at the gym ,bands are good a milk jug filled with water,etc are great ways to keep you active and toned but nothing beats a good workout at the gym.

By: Karn Patel

Karn Patel — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:54:02 +0000

I fully agree that weights are way better then the bands. I really don’t like them. (they just feel wierd when I use them)

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Music.Podfire.org — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:07:13 +0000

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By: V

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:38:17 +0000

Resistance bands are ok although you’re unlikely to put much mass using them. Why don’t you try bodyweight exercises too. It is possible to train your whole body using nothing but your own weight- that won’t make you really big but you can get very tough this way. There are brutal bodyweight exercises out there just waiting for you to find them… give it a try:)

By: Personal Training New Zealand

Personal Training New Zealand — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:03:20 +0000

Hi Dan,

Resistance bands are great for toning, regulating and lengthening muscle. This is why women prefer them to men. If you want to bulk up, resistance bands will not be the right choice. Resistance bands are not made for this and therefore should be used for regular light workouts.

Thanks,

Sarah.

By: nestru

nestru — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:10:47 +0000

i’ll give it a shot, gracias

By: Green Fitness

Green Fitness — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:17:19 +0000

Resistance bands make a great alternative to weights and are very universal.

By: MonaVie

MonaVie — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:51:19 +0000

I was always terrified to use the bands during weights - with my luck and bad coordination, I just knew it would come flying up and hit me in the face! I agree that they are good to keep your muscles in shape and to switch your routine up, but they don’t do anything as far as gaining muscle.

By: Genewize For life

Genewize For life — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:01:36 +0000

I love resistance bands for traveling and mobility in general. I bring them with me anytime I travel. And if I want to workout outside, they come in handy. Or, say I’m at my son’s soccer practice… ather than sitting there, I jog around the field, and bring my “rubber bands” for resistance training.

By: Surgical Instruments

Surgical Instruments — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:03:36 +0000

Thanks for sharing.

By: NutryPower

NutryPower — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:31:54 +0000

Better that dont do nothing!

By: Voeding

Voeding — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:29:53 +0000

No i don’t, i think this is better than do nothing. same opinion as above my comment.

By: Lady

Lady — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:25:22 +0000

although you’re unlikely to put much mass using them. Why don’t you try bodyweight exercises too. It is possible to train your whole body using nothing but your own weight- that won’t make you really

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By: Health & Fitness Guru

Health & Fitness Guru — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:40:51 +0000

Comment #2 was about what I was going to say. I’m in the same boat. All I have is a pair of 40lb. dumbbells and a Power Tower (pull-up, push-up, leg lift & dip station) and that is a plenty to build muscle & strength. However, to put on a lot of mass, one would need the big bulky gym equipment.

Man, there is a lot of good stuff on this blog. I may have to drop back by later on, for some more reading.

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By: expansion_joint

expansion_joint — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:45:30 +0000

While I do agree with some of the above posters that I like weights much better than the bands, the bands are certainly a convenient substitute when traveling and beat the alternative of not working out. They still give you a decent workout without taking up much space. Though, I will admit they are more difficult to use for some exercises if you are really tall.

By: Jomar

Jomar — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:44:19 +0000

Thanks for sharing your ideas..

By: Health Category

Health Category — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:37:40 +0000

I understand that coming from free weights and/or using a weight bench can be hard, but a lot of these circuit training devices and equipment that doesn’t involve dead weights, can actually provide a lot of health benefits and muscular gains - without taking up hardly any space! Personally, I favor the Power Tower when it comes to upper body fitness, but many of these items prove to be beneficial, as well. At any rate, good luck with your physical fitness goals; cheers!

By: iron gym

iron gym — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:00:46 +0000

Seems like a neat idea, especially if you can do it in your own time at home. Personally I have a gym membership but I also have a couple of 10kg weights that I regularly use if I’m not feeling like heading out of the house.

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hgh — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:22:32 +0000

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By: Dysbiosis

Dysbiosis — Fri, 20 May 2011 19:19:35 +0000

I’ve never been skeptical about these bands, I don’t really try to be buff, just keep my muscles “awake” so to speak, and these are great for that.

By: Jason

Jason — Sun, 29 May 2011 09:52:34 +0000

Using resistance bands are great, i supplement them with dumbbells but now they are part of my life. Traing with resistance bands anywhere as they are so portable. I purchased them from www.suspensiontrainer.co.uk

By: Adjustable Dumbbell Set

Adjustable Dumbbell Set — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 02:04:17 +0000

Nice article and great reminder. I have a set of bands I use as well. The black band is the strongest. I use it for some ab work where you stick it in the top of the door, hold in your hands(by your head) and pull down with your abs. Doesn’t seem like a little band would work when you’re used to working out with heavy weights, but you’d be surprised. Definitely give it a try.

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