Resistance Bands

The Firm: Resistance Cord Kit

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IIn this video a brief introductory section of Tina smalleys full exercise CD is shown. All the following exercises are done with a resistance band, and the different combination of these exercises targets the muscles of your whole body.

The first exercise targets your thighs, buttocks, arms and shoulder. Bend over and squad up and down. Do 3 sets of 12.
The second exercise targets your leg muscles. Do 2 sets of 12 reps. Hold one side of the band at your waist, and hook the other onto the other foot. Extend the foot with the band on at the back, and do squads.

The third exercise should target your back. Lean forward, with one foot on the band. Palms at the body height, pull back the band. Do 2 sets of 12 reps.

The fourth exercise targets your shoulders, and inner thighs, do 2 sets of 12 reps. Stand with legs shoulder width apart. Hold the band at arms width. Extending the band outwards, and bringing it back in, take 3 steps to the right. Lift your right foot off the ground from the side and bring it back down, then repeat on the other side.

For the fourth exercise, hold band at arms length, make three jumps then for the fourth jump one open legs wider and bend knees. Repeat 3 sets of 12 reps.

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Reap Benefits From Exercise Bands For Strength Training.

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A good balance of exercise routines includes exercise bands strength training. The exercise bands strength training enables you to become stronger and leaner. The workouts can certainly help make your muscles look longer without the bulk, especially for women who just prefer to be lean but not look more masculine. As a matter of fact, the exercise bands strength training is suitable for anyone of any age.

However, it is especially very important for senior citizens to maintain this exercise routine in order to stay fit, strong and healthy. This is because as we age, our body tends to get weaker and instead of having lean muscles, we gain fat easily. In order for you to get the best results from the exercise bands workout as well as be able to see the changes in your body muscles, it is recommended that you do the routine three times a week.

By following this routine faithfully, you can maintain both strength as well as flexibility. Your workouts for exercise bands should not hinder you from achieving your goals, if you are not seeing drastic changes on your body in a short period of time. It is because this workout focuses more in helping you to reduce arthritic discomfort, decrease back pain and help prevent some diabetic symptoms. You will also find that it is extremely helpful in combating age-related declines in bone density, muscle mass and metabolism. Studies have also shown that with exercise bands strength training, it can help delay or even prevent osteoporosis in many women. Amazingly, the exercise bands also helps relief arthritis for some of those who are suffering from this illness.

The strength training helps lubricate and nourish your joints in order to provide greater support. Having a good support for your bones is crucial for everyday lives. With all these being said about the benefits of exercise bands for strength training, one should never ignore the benefits of combining several other types of workouts such as cardio, which include sit-ups, running, jumping rope and more can certainly help you achieve your goal not only to be able to maintain strength but at the same time keeps you fit and healthy. Whether you are trying to achieve your goal in having a leaner and stronger muscular appearance or just doing it for health reasons, this type of workout can definitely provide you more health benefits than you could ever know.