Bodyweight exercises are great, but if you want to ramp up your strength training, it's time to start working out with a resistance band. Resistance bands are inexpensive, and by placing extra tension ...

I’m an experienced gym-goer, and someone who is comfortable with exercise machines and free weights, but I’ve always found resistance bands confusing. All those sizes and types: how do you know which ...

Vacations aren't all unicorn pool floats and fancy umbrella drinks. There's actually a $2 trick to staying on track when you're away from home. The resistance band loop (like these here) might be ...

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 ...

Mallory Creveling is a health and fitness writer and ACE-certified personal trainer. Her work appears across several national publications, including SELF, Prevention, Runners World, and Men's Journal ...

Resistance bands are a popular exercise tool, and for good reason. Unlike dumbbells, these colorful, lightweight bands are easily transported (hotel room workout, anyone?) or stashed in a drawer to be ...

They might be gathering dust in your closet, or hiding behind the kettlebells at the weights rack. But resistance bands definitely shouldn’t be sidelined from your training sessions. These springy ...

If you’re looking to strength train at home with minimal equipment, adding resistance band exercises to your workout routine is a great way to build muscle. These versatile tools made from stretchy ...

When it comes to health and fitness we have a strong tendency to overcomplicate things, often becoming distracted by the new and flashy without stopping to think about the tried and true. Forget about ...

If you’ve been feeding your core nothing but plain old planks and common crunches, chances are you're bored witless -- and all progress in the ab department has come to a standstill. As with all body ...

Raynetta Samuels, PT, is a physical therapist specializing in women's health. You can use resistance bands to strengthen your core and stabilize your spine, which decreases lower back pain. Make sure ...