How To Strengthen Your Body With Elastic Resistance Bands

March 9, 2009 Filed Under: Resistance Bands

Understanding why elastic resistance bands are so versatile and popular is simple to explain. As the resistance band is stretched, the resistance increases, providing stimulus progressively to the muscles. Resistance simply means using an increased force against body movement for the purpose of producing lean muscle mass, power, strength and endurance.

Frequent isotonic workouts using fitness machines or free weights rely on gravity, that is the force opposing the weight, which limits the users movement. Generally only upward movements against gravity are achievable with free weights, and machines are usually limited to one exercise only. Using elastic resistance exercises many other workouts can be done and the resistance depends on how far it is stretched. Resistance bands offer far more possibilities of movement and directions of motion, at the same time exercising single and multiple joints and developing the body and making it stronger.

Using elastic resistance takes much more stability and coordination than basic isotonic workouts. The band is kept steady through a higher level of neuro-muscular control than fitness machines and guarantees a smooth return phase of the exercise, instead of letting gravity take over. Resistance bands offer many more possibilities of movement and direction of motion, exercising single and multiple joints, while developing core, smaller stabilizing muscles and total body functionality.

The benefits of using this extremely effective, versatile exercise tool in the privacy of your own home – can only be enjoyed. Either use them in your own home, office or on holiday – virtually anywhere! Beginners as well as experienced athletes of any level of strength and/or ability, using elastic resistance training will get some of the most complete and versatile exercises possible! Elastic resistance bands, stretch bands and stretch tubing can be purchased at fitness equipment stores, are inexpensive and are an exceptionally great gift to anyone you care about.