You won't be able to resist these resistance bands (we're sorry, we had too)
Looking to upgrade your workout in 2022? Then look no further than our round-up of the best resistance bands to help build strength and activate muscles you never knew you had.
Alongside Tiger King and baking banana bread, the beloved stretchy band went viral during the beginning of the pandemic. Why? Simply, because it's a great way to step up your home workouts or gym workouts and truly feel the burn. In fact, recent research shows that training with resistance bands provides similar strength gains when compared to training with more conventional tools such as weight machines.
A bunch of our favourite PT's and fitness influencers have shown us how to incorporate them into our daily sessions and after trying them for ourselves, we totally get the hype. Ready to shop? We've rounded up the best resistance bands available to buy now, from Sweaty Betty to Shreddy. Bye-bye dumbbells, there's a new favourite in town...
The best resistance bands to buy now
1. Resistance bands for beginners:
2. Resistance bands for stretching:
3. Resistance bands for bodybuilding:
4. The best affordable resistance bands:
5. The best short resistance bands:
6. The best long resistance bands:
7. The best fabric resistance bands
How do resistance bands work?
Wondering how these portable tools can create such a difference to your workout? Essentially, the band is used to create resistance - yes, the clue really is in the name. Your muscles will engage when you push against the band, fighting tension and, in turn, promoting muscle growth.
We all know that variety is key to getting the most out of your workouts, and these bands are a great way to switch things up and engage those important areas such as abs, glutes, and arms.
They can also be used to warm up and cool down, two things key to a good workout routine. Like the sound of them? Grab your best gym leggings and your favourite sports bra and get ready for the ultimate sweat sesh.
What type of resistance bands are there?
The bands come in all different lengths, strengths, materials and colours, so it can get a little confusing when choosing the right one for you.
The most popular style is the 'loop band', which looks a little like a giant elastic band, as it can be used for so many different things. Ready? Steady? Squat.
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