Although both sexes can benefit from a resistance band workout, women tend to find them more attractive than men. Resistance bands are lighter than typical weight lifting equipment so the perception is that one can build their strength without building ungainly muscle, a plus for women. Resistance bands are also a gentle way to exercise when one is pregnant, another attractive attribute for women. Resistance bands are versatile and compact, so women can carry them in their purse and find time during their hectic schedule as primary caregiver to workout. Please read on to learn about some of the exercises that you might use to get a full body workout with resistance bands.
A resistance band workout should always begin with a warm-up. Stretching, flexing, and walking in place for five to ten minutes will loosen up the body and make it ready to perform the motions needed during a resistance band workout.
Once the body is warmed up, it is time to move forward with the resistance band exercises, beginning with the popular chest press. The chest press requires you to lock the resistance band to a stationary object such as a door and with your back to the object, grip the resistance band with both hands and press forward keeping your palms down and your elbows bent. Adjust the tension by moving further from or closer to the door. Repeat the movement based on your training level.
Continue to concentrate on your upper extremity with the one arm chest fly. Keep the resistance band attached to the door at your shoulder height and tighten your chest while moving your arm towards your chest. Based on your training level, repeat the movement with the right and left arms. Work your abdomen with crunches. Keep your resistance band attached to the door, kneel down and hold the band at your forehead. Keep your hips stationary and crunch your abs, pulling your elbows towards your thighs. Repeat. Squats should be a part of your lower body workout. Step on the resistance band while holding both ends in your hands and adjust the tension by changing the distance of your legs. Repeat. Women, listen to your body and you will appreciate the versatility that resistance bands add to your workout.
A resistance band workout should always begin with a warm-up. Stretching, flexing, and walking in place for five to ten minutes will loosen up the body and make it ready to perform the motions needed during a resistance band workout.
Once the body is warmed up, it is time to move forward with the resistance band exercises, beginning with the popular chest press. The chest press requires you to lock the resistance band to a stationary object such as a door and with your back to the object, grip the resistance band with both hands and press forward keeping your palms down and your elbows bent. Adjust the tension by moving further from or closer to the door. Repeat the movement based on your training level.
Continue to concentrate on your upper extremity with the one arm chest fly. Keep the resistance band attached to the door at your shoulder height and tighten your chest while moving your arm towards your chest. Based on your training level, repeat the movement with the right and left arms. Work your abdomen with crunches. Keep your resistance band attached to the door, kneel down and hold the band at your forehead. Keep your hips stationary and crunch your abs, pulling your elbows towards your thighs. Repeat. Squats should be a part of your lower body workout. Step on the resistance band while holding both ends in your hands and adjust the tension by changing the distance of your legs. Repeat. Women, listen to your body and you will appreciate the versatility that resistance bands add to your workout.
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