How to choose and use Resistance bands?

2021-09-13

Resistance bands is also called Fitness Resistance Bands, 11pcs exercise bands, elastic band, booty bands, hip band, workout bands, gym bands and pull up bands. They are mostly divided into two types: Natural latex and fabric, mainly used to apply resistance to the body or provide assistance during fitness.

If you want to buy a good-quality, inexpensive, easy-to-use, and easy-to-use resistance bands, you need to choose the most suitable resistance bands from the aspects of weight, length, structure, etc. according to your own situation.

weight

Regardless of the width and thickness of the resistance bands, its weight is generally expressed in pounds (1 pound is approximately 0.45 kg). Under normal circumstances, women with no fitness foundation and average muscle strength can choose an resistance bands with a starting weight of about 15 pounds; women with a certain fitness foundation and greater muscle strength can choose an resistance bands with a starting weight of about 25 pounds; men with no fitness foundation can choose an resistance bands with a starting weight of about 35 pounds; male professional bodybuilders can choose an resistance bands with a starting weight of about 55 pounds. In addition, if you want to use resistance bands to exercise the strength of the small muscle groups in the shoulders, forearms, neck, and wrists, please halve the recommended weight on the basis of the above.

length

The more common Resistance Band has a length of 2.08 meters, and there are also products with different length specifications such as 1.2 meters, 1.8 meters, and 2 meters.

In theory, the longer the resistance band, the better, but considering the convenience in use, the length of the resistance band should generally not exceed 2.5 meters, even if the resistance band above 2.5 meters is folded in half, it seems a bit too long, It often feels procrastinated in use; in addition, it should not be less than 1.2 meters, otherwise it is easy to be over-stretched and shorten the service life of the resistance band.

The above situation is mainly aimed at the long resistance band. For short Natural latex and Fabric Resistance Bands, the length is generally between 60-86 cm. Different resistances bands also correspond to different lengths. It is very helpful to exercise the local muscle shape.

shape

Depending on the shape of the resistance band, there are mainly three types of resistance band on the market: ribbon, strip and rope (cylindrical long rope). For yoga users, a thin and wide elastic band is more suitable; for users who use a variety of ways to gain muscle and shape, the thick and long strip resistance band is more flexible and easy to use; for the power that is used very frequently For athletes, a solid and durable cylindrical rope-like (fabric-wrapped) elastic band is the best choice.

Need handle?

Band-shaped, strip-shaped natural latex and fabric resistance bands do not need to be equipped with a handle at all (there is a handle but it will affect the flexibility of use); the resistance band with a length of more than 1.5 meters does not need to be equipped with a handle; for yoga users and diverse movements The elastic band used by users of muscle building and shaping does not need to be equipped with a handle. Only those resistance bands with a length of less than 1.5 meters, covered with natural latex, and mainly used for strength training of large muscle groups, need to be equipped with buckles and handles.

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2021-09-13