Exercise Band Loop by Barton Bishop DPT
December 16, 2009 by Kat Wendersen
Filed under Fitness Training
This exercise requires you to use an exercise band loop. Both of these exercises are highly recommended for physical therapy and are a great way to make sure that your muscles remain strong. The first exercise is aimed at working your leg region. Simply places the resistance band loop around your legs just above your knees.
Start with an upright position and slowly squat down, then repeat. It is a good idea to do 4 sets of 12 reps each seeing that your legs are able to handle a lot more strain than normal. The second exercise is aimed at working various areas of your arms as well as your shoulder.
Resistance Bands: An Alternative Strength Training
November 4, 2009 by Kat Wendersen
Filed under Fitness Training
Resistance workout is kind of a strength training where force is generated by resistance, i.e. resistance to being pushed, squeezed, stretched or bent. It’s used to develop the strength and size of skeletal muscles bacause it will strengthen and tone muscles and increase bone mass. Resistance band workouts are not the same as weight-lifting but includes basic moves for the entire body using elastic tubes with handles. They come in various thicknesses to increase the tension.