A Few Simple Resistance Band Exercises

A lot of people nowadays are opting to build muscle tone instead of bulk

. Those who desire to lose weight will find that increasing their muscle tone will not only help them reach their goals, but also build a nice, lean body. This one reason why yoga, zumba, pole dancing, pilates, tae bo, and other similar exercise programs have grown so much in popularity of late. While cardio is certainly helpful when it comes to weight loss, building muscle is essential to burn more calories while at rest.

With band resistance training, achieving toned muscles is more convenient because they are highly portable can be done anywhere. The following are some basic exercises you can do at home or the office.

Bicep Curl

Begin by placing your feet on the middle of the band, and grasp the handles. If you want more resistance, spread your feet out further than hip width apart. Begin pulling the handles and execute the curl in a slow, controlled motion. Release and repeat. If done consistently, this exercise will tone your biceps in no time.

Chest Press

Wrap the band around something that is stable, such as a pole or door handle. Next, get a firm grasp of the handles with palms turned towards one another. Create tension by taking several steps forward. The elastic tubing must be running along inside of the arms and placed under the armpits. Gradually, squeeze your chest as you press forward. Return to the original position slowly, and repeat. Always used a controlled motion throughout.

One-Arm Reverse Fly

First, step on one end of the band with your feet. Grab the handle on the other end and slowly tilt your torso forward. Keep your back straight and abs engaged as you lean forward to about a 45 degree angle. A slight bend of the elbow is required to hold the band correctly in a fixed position. To perform the exercise, pull your arm backward to the point where your shoulder blades are touching; then return to the original position and repeat.

A two handed version can be done by grabbing both handles and stepping on the middle part of the band.

The aforementioned are just a few simple but practical upper body exercises using resistance bands. You can get the same type of muscle tone from this type of training as you would by using weights.

Moreover, band resistance training if a fun way to workout for men and women of all fitness levels. Anyone who doesn't enjoy hand weights can use this instead. It's also the most inexpensive home gym on the market. Not to mention of course that you will achieve a lean, toned body by using them.

by: Lisa Perkins

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