Why smart athletes and fitness experts are ditching bulky equipment and turning to bands for serious upper-body gains.

Resistance bands are often treated as a travel substitute when you can’t get to the gym. But evidence suggests they deserve a permanent place in your training. A 2019 analysis of eight studies found ...

Pack this routine—and a resistance band—to keep fit on your travels ...

Resistance bands become especially useful in winter, when joints often feel tight and stiff, making them slow to respond. Cold temperatures cause synovial fluid, the natural lubricant inside your ...

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Training for a race involves more than logging miles. Anna McGee demonstrated how resistance band exercises can help runners get ready for races like Grandma’s Marathon. “Any type of cardiovascular ...

Resistance bands are a secret weapon when it comes to building muscle. In addition to being affordable and easy to transport, resistance bands can improve athletic performance, power and overall ...

When I work with clients who are new to strength training, travel a lot, or don't have time to go to the gym, I love to recommend resistance bands. They are an easy, accessible workout tool that you ...

There's an overwhelming amount of exercise equipment out there, we know. But if you're not sure where to start, you can't go wrong having a resistance band on hand. You can get a good full-body ...

Strength training is a great way to get into shape and reduce stress, but using weights requires either a trip to the gym or investing several hundred dollars. A low cost alternative are resistance ...

If you have a home gym, there are a few pieces of equipment you likely already have on deck: dumbbells and resistance bands. They’re beneficial tools that will make your workouts more challenging and ...