FabSwingers.com forum: Help with resistance bands??

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I know some of you guys are into keeping fit and working out etc..

I'm considering buying a latex resistance band..most likely a 208cm green one.

I wondering if anyone has any experience of the different colours/resistance levels and can offer any opinions on which might be most suitable?

I'm particularly looking to squat etc in the aim of tightening/toning the rear of my thighs and possibly to work my upper body if possible towards improving my ability to perform chin ups which isn't great at the mo.

All advice greatfully received.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stay away from bands , grab a pair of trx cables. A lot better for you , bands are for stretching and injuries .... Hope this helps

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By *icky999Man
over a year ago

warrington

try The jam

hope this helps

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

Wot is this about?

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

The problem with all of this stuff is that you need some way to progress. If you can't get to a gym, why not try some bodyweight progressions - see "convict conditioning", for example

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

Is this some kind of fitness thing?

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"I know some of you guys are into keeping fit and working out etc..

I'm considering buying a latex resistance band..most likely a 208cm green one.

I wondering if anyone has any experience of the different colours/resistance levels and can offer any opinions on which might be most suitable?

All advice greatfully received.

How many strict squats can you do with just body weight?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I know some of you guys are into keeping fit and working out etc..

I'm considering buying a latex resistance band..most likely a 208cm green one.

I wondering if anyone has any experience of the different colours/resistance levels and can offer any opinions on which might be most suitable?

All advice greatfully received.

How many strict squats can you do with just body weight?"

Really good ideas and I'm looking into all of them..trx sounds very interesting and I've seen them used many times and though I'd like to try it.

The strict squats I'm not sure but will find out tomorrow while I'm in work if I can.

I tend you do barbell squats with 40kg mostly at the moment but I think I might up that slightly in the next few sessions.

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

"Is this some kind of fitness thing?"

Yes. First line of the OP.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"I know some of you guys are into keeping fit and working out etc..

I'm considering buying a latex resistance band..most likely a 208cm green one.

I wondering if anyone has any experience of the different colours/resistance levels and can offer any opinions on which might be most suitable?

All advice greatfully received.

How many strict squats can you do with just body weight?

Really good ideas and I'm looking into all of them..trx sounds very interesting and I've seen them used many times and though I'd like to try it.

The strict squats I'm not sure but will find out tomorrow while I'm in work if I can.

I tend you do barbell squats with 40kg mostly at the moment but I think I might up that slightly in the next few sessions. "

Best advice ask at your local gym xx you do not need generic advice from a forum you need advice tailored to your age , fitness, experience , body and goals

At your age and body type bad training can, will cause damage to your joints

Correct form will trump any type of fitness equipment and only by being observed by an informed person will you achive this unless you read and understand lots

Trx is great but not for you yet you need to understand bio mechanics at least at a fundamental level to use them effectively xx

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By *ephistoCouple
over a year ago

torrance

Bands are good for stretching, but can be used attached to weights. It works similar to heavy chains. Be careful not to let the bands be in warm areas. It distorts the bands. Further, watch for wear and tear. Can be painful.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

The ideas so far are much appreciated and there are a couple of things I will be looking into.

Whenever I try something new I do tend to get the rundown first hand from someone who already does it..for instance if I decided to give the trx a shot I know a personal trainer who uses it and has before now helped me with lifting techniques etc when I've wanted advice.

I am most definitely not looking to build large amounts of muscle though I would like to increase my upper body strength a bit and continue to tone and tighten my chest area.

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