7 Reasons You Should Start Using Resistance Bands In Every Workout

Over the years, more people have been starting to workout because the emphasis on health has become increasingly important. Nowadays, you have more products, supplements, and cardio workouts in the markets than ever before. Some of the most popular are include high-intensity interval training, and the 21-day fix, which is focused on nutrition. If you visit a sports store, you’ll notice an increased selection in equipment like weights, bags, benches, and resistance bands. They are more affordable now (as compared to several years back) because the cost of manufacturing has gone down considerably.

In the last seven years, I’ve tried almost every type of work program possible, and I recently started to incorporate resistance training instead of weights. This has reduced injuries, which are associated with heavy weight training, and has improved muscle tone.

For those of you looking to get started working out, or want to try something different, here are some benefits of using resistance bands in your training.

1. They’re Cost Effective

Compared to traditional weights and workout equipment, resistance bands are very affordable, costing no more than $40.00 for a pair. If you have purchased heavy weights and benches, then you know you’d be spending $200 or more on quality equipment. With resistance bands, you can find them at a local sports store for around $40.00, or, if you buy a used pair, you can find them for a cheaper price. You can do a quick search on Kijiji or eBay, where you’ll find used resistance bands for $15.00.

If you are buying a used pair, it’s important to make sure they are adjustable, which you’ll learn the importance of next.

2. They’re Adaptable for Multiple Fitness Levels

The newer model resistance bands are adjustable, so they can be used by people with different fitness needs and abilities. For example, when you purchase actual weights, you may have to buy a huge selection so you’re ready when you decide to move up in weight levels. This can cost a lot of money, and after you move up, you’ll have no need for lower weights. On the other hand, with adjustable resistance bands, you can purchase one pair that can still be used when you decide to move up in strength level.

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3. They Give You a Full Body Workout

With resistance bands, you can do a complete body workout with a single pair, and there are plenty of workouts that show you how to use bands for every muscle group in your body.

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4. They Take Up Very Little Space

I’m sure you’ve visited a gym before, and the first thing you notice is how much space is required for all the equipment, which takes up a lot of room. But with resistance bands, you won’t run into that problem because you can easily store them in your closet. When you purchase bulky weight equipment, you’ll need a dedicated space to fit everything, and they often require space to move around and perform each exercise. However, with resistance bands, you can work out in your living room, basement, bedroom, and even backyard. After your workout is done, you can wrap the resistance bands and stow them away.

5. You Can Take Them On the Road

When traveling, you might be concerned that you won’t have time to work out, or that it would be expensive to go to a local gym. With resistance bands, you can place them in your baggage and pull them out to work out in your hotel room, or, should it have one, in the hotel’s gym. You won’t miss a workout, and this keeps you feeling great every day.

6. You Can Use Them Alone

When lifting heavy weights, it’s recommended you have someone to “spot” you just in case you get stuck on your last repetition. With no one watching you, it’s possible you can seriously injure yourself by dropping a heavy weight on your chest, head, or arms. With resistance bands, you won’t face this problem because they are very easy and safe to use even when you’re alone.

7. You Can Combine Them with Other Equipment

If working out is your passion and you like to mix things up, then resistance bands can be combined to give you diversity. For example, resistance bands can be combined with benches, pull-down machines, dumbbells, and ab machines. This gives you a chance to keep your exercises different each month. But, if you want to switch back to just resistance bands, then this can be done easily, too.

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