Psst, you don't need heavy weights to have an effective workout--you just need a band. Resistance bands are portable, inexpensive, versatile, and most importantly, functional. A 2021 study published ...

“Lat pulldowns are one of the best exercises for strengthening your posterior chain muscles that help keep your torso upright ...

As runners, we often hear about the importance of strength training as an integral adjunct to all the miles we run, whether on the roads, trails, track, or treadmill. Strength training, or resistance ...

When people are investing in home exercise equipment, dumbbells are often the go-to pick. And while as a trainer I do enjoy using them, my favorite piece of equipment for strength workouts is actually ...

Free weights have loads of benefits when it comes to strength training, but resistance bands can offer an inexpensive and versatile way to hit both larger and smaller muscle groups at the same time.

According to SAGE Open Medicine, the advantages of resistance bands include enhanced functional capacity, improved body composition, improved potency, and improved strength and endurance with higher ...

"Resistance training is important especially for muscle and bone development," says Steve Stonehouse, a trainer, certified coach and director of education for Stride. "Resistance band work for ...

Another perk of doing resistance band workouts is that these tools are affordable and easy to use anywhere. Whether you’re working out in your apartment or packing them in your carry-on for hotel room ...

Amber Sayer is a fitness, nutrition, and wellness writer and editor. She holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in prosthetics and orthotics. She is a NCSA-certified ...