Thursday, April 11, 2013

Resistance Bands & Tubes for Therapy, Weight Training and Convenience

Resistance bands and tubes are only for rehabilitation therapy and "light" training, a big misconception among the general public. Bands and tubes can be used in a variety of ways as well as a variety of intensities.

Resistance bands will strengthen and elongate muscles, whereas regular free weights and machines just build muscles. Bands stimulate and work the muscles in ways only constant tension can provide. They make you work harder by forcing you to concentrate on your form, from the concentric to the eccentric (from the lift to the drop).

There is full-range of motion with resistance bands and tubes that free weights and machines can not compare to. This in turn will increase flexibility.

Not to mention, resistance bands are a lot more convenient. They can fit in small places, like suitcases and in drawers. They are light, easy to travel with. And depending on the brand, adjustable. No matter what brand, they are all affordable and a whole lot easier than lugging around a bunch of free weights.

They come in lots of lengths, shapes, intensities and brands. From Cando and Jump Stretch to Thera-Band. Whether you're looking to add some variety in your workout routine or begin a regimen, resistance bands and tubes are a great addition.

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