Resistance Bands: An Alternative Strength 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.

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