If you thought bands were great on their own, wait until you see what they can do alongside a squat rack. Resistance bands are a favorite of travelers and home-gym-havers because they can fold up into ...

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 ...

Dumbbells are often the first thing people reach for when doing strength training. But resistance bands are actually my go-to piece of equipment. Why? They are inexpensive, versatile and easy to ...

If there’s one piece of at-home fitness equipment that gives you serious bang for your buck in your home gym, it’s the unassuming resistance band. Essentially oversized rubber bands, they can stand in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lifting heavy weights is not the only way to get stronger. Especially as you get older, it's important to ...

For many newcomers, working out can be an intimidating activity. The weights can be heavy, there’s a number of movements to know and if you misjudge how much weight you can move, you can easily ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- You don't always need weights for a good workout. In this week's "Workout Wednesday," fitness trainer Rhonda Murphy shares a few ways how bands can give you the same results.

If you’re willing to be creative, a set of elastic bands can be as effective as a gym full of weights. By Jenny Marder Not long ago, I impulsively bought a set of mini exercise bands — thick rubber ...

The muscles of the back tend to be forgotten about. People love glute and ab and arm workouts, after all. But when you have access to a resistance band, you’ll find that the stretchy workout tool ...

Most resistance bands are made from latex and rubber (or some combination of the two) and use plastic parts for accessories ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? You might think of resistance bands as tools reserved for physical therapy ...