RESISTANCE BANDS
RESISTANCE BANDS | ULTIMATE GUIDE
Thank you for dropping by our ultimate guide for a fitter, stronger, healthier you. We have prepared and written the guide with you in mind, and how to level up your skill, improve your health and promote your well-being. Each ultimate guide was written for a King Athletic product, customized to fit your fitness regimen. In this ultimate guide, we will concentrate on exercises that incorporate a resistance band. Whether you are already familiar with this tool or are new to resistance band exercise, I am going to make sure that you feel confident and comfortable using our bands by the time you finish reading this guide. Get ready to learn about the benefits, best uses, and what a resistance band can do for you to help you reach your fitness goals. |
(10 lbs)
Green resistance bands are medium resistance. These bands are less stretchy and have more tension than yellow bands. Green bands are used for muscle groups that need slightly more tension, such as the biceps or triceps. (18 lbs) Blue resistance bands are heavy resistance. These are much more stiff than red, green or yellow and do not provide as much stretch. Blue bands are for those who are very strong, or for larger muscle groups, such as the legs, chest and back. These are also the bands to use when working out with someone else – when two people pull against a band. (20 lbs) Black resistance bands have the most resistance. These are the hardest bands to stretch and pull. Like blue bands, black bands are used for the large muscle groups, such as the legs, or when working with others. Some sets of bands come in all black and the level of resistance is not based on color in these sets.
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BAND TO START
Know your fitness level When shopping for a resistance band, you should be very aware of your current fitness level and body strength. It is very important to go by your current strength level and not what you would like to achieve. |
EXERCISE DOSAGE
Now that we have discussed the different types of bands it’s time to determine what exercise dosage you should prescribe to yourself. This includes resistance levels and the number of repetitions. Bear in mind that different colors indicate different levels of strength and resistance. In simple terms, go for a resistance band that will enable you to complete 8 to 12 revolutions for every set up to the point of fatigue. This is known as the “multiple repetition maximum” or the number of repetitions you can complete in one set. |

BENEFITS OF RESISTANCE BANDS
Why You Should Try Resistance Bands
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THE BENEFITS OF RESISTANCE BANDS COMPARED OVER ISOTONIC RESISTANCE (Free Weights, Machines, and Pulleys)
Why Strength Training Is Important
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