Do Resistance Bands ACTUALLY Work?

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[caruniv]

I started using Bands in sept 2022 and now it is July 2023. I've used no weights. I gained 10 lbs and I lost body fat at least visually in the mirror. I mostly work out at my breaks at work, sometimesat home . They definitely work

[curtisking]

I agree. I'm 73 and been using bands for the last five years, and have gained muscle, people I haven't seen in awhile ask, have you been working out.

[leandroatreides]

It does help to grow slim muscles. I started with 30min low-impact full-body HIITs (no repeats, no jumping, and no equipment).)Two days HIIT, one day rest. The squats, lunges, and planks variations muscled my legs and glutes; plus the push-up variations----all included in the 30min care of my chest and triceps too. I just use the resistance bands for my biceps, back, and shoulders and it works wonderfully.
Since I HATE going to the gym, I was able to get the same results at home and faster and working out in front of the TV with a "personal trainer, " lol.

[andrewg]

I have osteoarthritis in my left hip. Within days I had pain relief. I’m totally hooked on the bands and swear by them. You can work any joint in the body in just about every direction. It’s incredible that such a simple piece of equipment outshines all the rest in my case. Due to the low or no impact of resistance bands, I believe that certain osteoarthritis conditions can be reversed over time. Best tool I’ve used yet. Affordable, requires no space, and gets the job done!

[dalejansen]

Just a thought (from a JUST retired professional firefighter paramedic) on the comment regarding loss of muscle mass in the older folk. As above, I left rthe fire service in April 25, 2023, 5 days ago, at 67 years old. Not because I was physically incapable of performing the job, but because 29 years seemed like plenty and it was time to return to nursing school for the next phase. That said, in my experience, and there are more than a few examples of this on youtube, older folk lose muscle NOT as a direct correlate of AGING, but as a direct correlate of one of two things: 1. A disease process or severe traumatic injury that prevents physical training; 2. (By far the PRIMARY reason) lack of physical training, simply NOT doing the work. Period. At 67, 3 years away from 70, I have not lost any lean muscle mass at all. In fact, through my 40’s and 50’s I actually put on muscle mass, pretty much hitting my natural genetic potential in that period of my physical training, which started at age 14. Now I am incorporating strongman movements i.e., heavy carries and sandbag movements into my routine in an attempt to build MORE strength. I really enjoy bands for finishing movements like face pulls; as a means to add progressive resistance to bench press/BB squats and deadlifts; and as pull up assistance. At 67 I and many aging athletes need to shift the paradigm. Barring number 1 above, and there are qualifiers to that, there are NO excuses to grow old and decrepit. NONE. I have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, I have had cancer, and have recently discovered that I have degenerative disk disease. Well yeah I have been demanding performance from this body since I was 14. Not going to stop now, there is no reason. Bands make any excuse even more feeble. Cost is reasonable and they are effective tools. So to all the older folks out there. Get up and kick some butt.

[gregpledge]

I had purchased resistance bands in 2021 tried them a couple times and stopped. I used to workout at gym many years ago going on and off I used free weights and all the various types of equipment. I was younger than and didn't have some of the physical issues I deal with today. I am now 58 years old and want to workout and tone my body. I have always been very weight concious but as you get older it is harder to shed the extra pounds. I have gout and the usual aches and pains that come with age. This video really helped me to pull out my dusty resistance bands in the bag, and start working out. My workout takes me about 30 mins and I feel really good for getting back to working out. Thanks Tim

[megsley]

I love resistance bands! I used to have ALOT of tightness in my hips and pelvis, and issues in my mid/upper back where it felt like a rib was popping out all the time. once I started using resistance bands 3-4 x a week, doing leg/glute exercises, I found the tight hip pain disappeared and my back started feeling much more balanced with no rib dislocation pain.

I've recently gotten my 60 something parents into resistance bands and they really like the low impact on their joints while strengthening their muscles!

[shandytown]

As others are suggesting, I just purchased both the round and flat Bob & Brad bands, about a week ago, along with a book on resistance training workouts. My first day’s workout was glutes. That night, I did not have the usual lower back and ankle arthritic pain I’ve become so used to! Why did I not know about this sooner? It’s a game-changer!😊

[alexblue]

My age 71yr old I stopped going to the gym a year ago I just used the cable machines got a bit frustrated with people sitting on the cable machine using their mobile phones resistance bands are much better I can get my workout done by the time it would take me to travel to the gym

[ptahasaru]

Resistance bands is beneficial for the body be it development/progressive ( muscle structure definition)in stretching and strengthening.
Overall your body will have different outlook.
It safer long time than using weights, especially repairing your body from injuries.
Stability, Flexibility are the major gains for using Resistance bands period.
Your Health is Your Wealth.

[keithnorris]

Tim, you're awesome in explaining the benefits of resistance bands. I was a serious weight lifter, starting from the age of 16 to 38. When I was 38, I was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis in both of my hips. I continued to lift until I was 40 years old. It eventually became too hard for me to go to a regular gym. I simply gave up until about 4 months ago. I decided to purchase a resistance band kit from Reebok. This was from my local Walmart. In the last four months, I've developed a resistance band workout for people like me who can only stand for a short period of time; and for those who are confined to a wheelchair. I'm in the process of completing a video that would benefit those who share my similar situation. It would be greatly appreciated if you were to watch the video and give me your honest feedback. By the way, I am a certified weight trainer on various machines; including, Nautilus, Universal medicines, Cybex plate loaded machines, and of course, free weights. By the way, I'm 57 years old, and in the last 4 months, I've lost 21 pounds, and because muscle has memory, I've built my muscle mass up to about 25% and very solid to the touch.

[sohfihamid]

I actually bought the resistance bands during the pandemic where it was impossible to access any gym. It does work in toning the muscles and a great alternative equipment for workout at home.

[jannagale]

Perfect video for a beginner like me. I bought resistance tubes today as I want to improve my muscle strength. I’m working long hours and I totally need this.

[mauricedawkins]

Great overview on the bands! As a ballet dancer/musical theatre performer, I use them frequently for strength training and warmups+cooldowns. Also, progressive resistance is often used as an “aesthetic/artistic nuance” in ballet, particularly in the way we appear to increase resistance towards the end of our leg extensions, as an example.

[jrawsadam]

First time using bands. Been using free weights and calisthenics for some time. Excited about the convenience and portability. I can take this to my sedentary data entry job and sneak in some maintanence!

[michaelstetzer]

As a certified trainer this is one of my favorite tools especially for older clients who are not familiar with weights.

[danielb]

I found that with weights and calisthenics I was able to exercise most muscles, started using resistance bands because they were the only way to exercise certain muscles, fell in love. Now I find myself using them for compound exercises when I know darn well I own a barbell bench press and squat rack

[CarbageMan]

They work great at home to replace most exercises in the gym. There are a few stations in the gym they cannot replace, like the pec deck and the roman chair, but they also have their advantages. I like that when I want to work in a few more reps, I can take some tension out and get a few more reps in. The down side is that the resistance they offer is variable, so they work best when you do slow repetitions to failure than several sets of multiple repetitions (because from day to day you may not be getting exactly the same resistance. The need to use leverage instead of working against momentum also helps with core strength in some exercises.

In short, I'm a fan, but they have to be used with some knowledge of what's happening.

[martinknows]

I may have remembered this incorrectly or it may just be inaccurate information since disproved. In any case, I learned to use resistance tubing/bands doing each set split into two distances from the anchor point. One distance that makes the last half (end) ROM very difficult (closer to the anchor) and one distance that makes first half of the ROM very difficult (further from the anchor). And when further from the attachment/anchor point, you should not be able to move through the end ROM. Also, changing which distance you use first occasionally can improve the benefit temporarily. I can’t remember where I picked this up. It was years ago. The study found that this two distance method was significantly better than one distance, but just slightly better going from two to three distances being used.

[katieblackmore]

I will answer this as short as i can.
Yes lol.
My other half uses these and does a rotation programme, training 5 day weeks and rest and recover on 2 consecutive days.
With the resistance bands you get a fusion in a sense of supported yet free weight use.
With the door anchor he can do all chest exercises that you could in the gym, but he said what he noticed more was the fact they sculpt, tone, and build strength.
With a lot of people that just use free weights or weight training in general, they build bulk, but lack cardio, stamina and the strength in their body to support themselves and not get an injury.
With the resistance bands, you have workouts that are not only building muscle, but act as a H.I.T. workout as well, improving your cardio intake of exercises.
And because of the way you work the bands, it is almost like having a spotter train with you.
They are certainly worth it.