Resistance bands!? Ya or Nay?

[destynee1 417]

I just recently bought a bunch of resistance bands.. Not sure exactly how to use them yet.. but I was wondering.. does anyone know any sites where they show you specific routines for specific areas oin your body.? And what all do you think of them compared to actual strength training weights?

I am not going to a gym just yet, so thought this may be a good way to build some strength and muscle. Thanks all in advance!

[FutureMrsH 86]

Try Self Magazine the have tons of work outs on line that arent all crazy. That tone n sculpt for feminine curves

[cheryl2586 3,053]

You tube has a lot of videos just type in exercise with resistance bands and they should just pop up. I use youtube a lot for exercise.

[lapbandkeira 99]

You tube!

[Kime-lou 648]

I tried using those to. Becareful, one of mine broke when I was doing a curl and the bottom shot up and gave me a black eye. My hubs freaked he was scared people would think he did it and they would never believe the truth.

[destynee1 417]

Thanks all.. youtube.. I'll check that out.. ding dong me didn't even think of youtube.. lol. and omg Kime thats horrible.. !!

[SueBee01 630]

I found some great ones on YouTube for legs and hips. The bands I bought came with a little workout book too. I love them.

[MiniMi 1,468]

I just recently bought a bunch of resistance bands.. Not sure exactly how to use them yet.. but I was wondering.. does anyone know any sites where they show you specific routines for specific areas oin your body.? And what all do you think of them compared to actual strength training weights?

I am not going to a gym just yet' date=' so thought this may be a good way to build some strength and muscle. Thanks all in advance![/quote']

Che k out TRX classes on YouTube. We use resistance bands all the time and they are killer! Here's a few we do:

Step on band with one foot. Lift band overhead, and do lunges. With both feet in band we do squats and jump squats.

Tie the band to a pole just above waist level, hold it toward the end and swing your arms like swinging a bat. To have this one work you must step away from where the band is tied so there is tension. As you swing the bat you are twisting upper body. After swinging 10 times swing and hold for 10 sec. OMG best ab workout ever! Ouch!

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

My trainer swears by bands... but do check for nicks or cuts that might cause failure. Been there too.