How to choose the resistance band

Fitness elastic bands, also called fitness resistance bands, fitness tension bands or yoga tension bands, are mostly composed of rubber materials and are 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 fitness elastic band (hereinafter referred to as "elastic band"), you need to choose the most suitable elastic band according to your own situation, starting with weight, length, and structure.

weight

Regardless of the width and thickness of the elastic band, 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 elastic band with a starting weight of about 15 pounds; women with a certain fitness foundation and greater muscle strength can choose an elastic band with a starting weight of about 25 pounds; Men with no fitness foundation and strong women can choose an elastic band with a starting weight of about 35 pounds; male professional bodybuilders can choose an elastic band with a starting weight of about 55 pounds. In addition, if you want to use elastic bands to exercise the strength of the small muscle groups in the shoulders, forearms, neck, and wrists, please halve the recommended weight based on the above.

length

The more common elastic 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.

Theoretically, the longer the elastic band, the better, but considering the convenience during use, the length of the elastic band should not exceed 2.5 meters, and the elastic band above 2.5 meters looks a little too long even if it is folded in half. , It often feels procrastinated in use; in addition, it should not be less than 1.2 meters, otherwise it is prone to excessive stretching and shortening the service life of the elastic band.

shape

Depending on the shape of the elastic band, there are mainly three types of elastic bands 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 various ways to gain muscle and shape, a thick and long strip elastic band is more flexible and easy to use; for high-frequency use of power For athletes, the solid and durable cylindrical rope-like (fabric-wrapped) elastic band is the best choice.

Do you want a handle

The belt-shaped and strip-shaped pure rubber belts do not need to be equipped with a handle at all (there is a handle which will affect the flexibility of use); the elastic belt with a length of more than 1.5 meters does not need to be equipped with a handle; for yoga users and various movements to increase muscle The elastic band used by shaping users does not require a handle. Only those elastic bands that are less than 1.5 meters in length, wrapped in fabric, and mainly used for strength training of large muscle groups, need to install buckles and handles.

Resistance band training exercise method action

Resistance band exercise method, resistance band is a light and flexible exercise equipment, you can use it to exercise any part of your body

Stand in the middle of the resistance band. Grab the ends of your resistance band, and then place your other foot on the resistance band so that your foot is shoulder-width apart. Make sure the strap does not move.

Hold the ends of the resistance band with your arms straight. When you exercise, keep your back straight and look forward. Keep your arms straight down, palms on your sides, face inward. Hold the strap so that there is a little tension between your hands and feet

Keep the ends of the resistance band so that your palms face inwards. Keep your arms by your side so they hang down over the seat. Hold the ends of the resistance band tightly so that you will feel a little nervous when you relax

Slowly lower your arms to complete your movement. After counting, straighten your arms again at the same control speed.

Bend your arms toward your shoulders and maintain a lunge position. When you lower your body to the lunge position, bend your elbows to bring your hands closer to your shoulders

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