Exercise
resistance bands are an effective way to add resistance training to your
workout. Resistance workouts are fairly easy to learn, but there a few mistakes
that people commonly make when they use these bands. These mistakes are
associated with the speed of movement, not
completing the exercise or going through the complete range of motion or maybe
you are not using the right tension for each exercise.
Pace of the workout:
During the exercise, a slow paced movement is ideal because
there is tension on the band during an eccentric
and concentric portion of the exercise. Slow movement during both the phases is
recommended. Generally speaking, your movement should be very suave and
controlled when you stretch and then go back to the original position of the
exercise. If you are doing bicep curls, then experts suggest that you count to
4 during both the lift and the release. You can vary this by either counting to
2 on each phase or count to 2 on the lift and 4 on the release.
Although there are some exercise routines that require fast
and explosive movement, this kind of exercise should be done with slow and smooth movements.
Not going through the entire range of motions for the exercise:
The second mistake people make is failing to go through the
entire range of motions when using exercise
resistance bands. The tension on the band increases as you start to extend
and you feel more fatigue. Many people let go and do not experience the pull on
their muscles which is wrong. You have to concentrate on that extension
throughout the exercise. You can research online on effective exercise
techniques so your motion is correct throughout the workout and the results
will be just as amazing.
Selecting the correct band type for beginners:
People who are new to this mode of exercise do not know
which type of band they need to purchase. If your goal is to tighten your
muscles and tone your body, then choose a band that lets you do 12-20
repetitions of the exercise. If this
repetition count is too high for you then switch to a lighter band and complete
your training. If your goal is to build muscle, then you need to choose a band
that lets you do 8-10 repetitions before fatigue. To increase the tension of
the workout, you can loop the band around your wrists for a heavier workout.
If you are standing on the band, as in bicep curls, then
widen your legs so that it stretches more and puts more strain on your body. If
you like a challenge, then use two bands to make the exercise much harder. Using
resistant bands for exercise can be both a challenging and effective workout.
It is ideal for both weight loss and muscle building.
All you have to do is concentrate on your form and the speed and range of your
movement, and you will get the best results in minimal time. As time passes,
you will know which type of band to use for which exercise as you gain
experience in training your body.