What are the resistance bands?
A simple and user-friendly tool comes in many different lengths and tensions from light to extra heavy, which is useful in specific bodyweight exercises for training. Usually made from good quality latex, the resistance bands add external resistance force when providing the opposing party and the body’s weight.
These bands are stretchable and come in various colors, and each color usually associates with a particular level of resistance. The different range of exercises that can be done using resistant bands are vast,
- Pull-ups
- Bicep curls
- Chest press
- Triceps extensions are just a few of the many.
Types of resistant bands:
As mentioned above, many different types of resistant bands are suitable for most of the exercises. The following are the types of bands made according to the diverse needs of other body muscles.
- Latex resistance bands:
Latex resistance bands are made from 100% natural latex. As this is a raw material, it is eco-friendly, non-toxic, skin-friendly, and long-lasting. The most common types of latex resistant bands are
- Large loop bands
- Mini loop bands
- Thera bands.
- Mini latex loop bands
These are the type-resistant bands used by women and are for a lower body workout regime. The length and width, 600mm x 50mm, of these bands are fixed, with the thickness being color-coded. Typically packed in a pack of 5, the thickness of these bands are
- 0.35mm
- 0.5mm
- 0.7mm
- 0.9mm
- 1.1mm
- Large latex loop bands
With length and thickness being fixed, 2080×4.5mm while the width varies. Each width level is color-coded and is meant for different exercises.
Red, black and purple are suitable for performing warm-up, bicep, shoulder, sit-up exercises, while green, blue, and orange are for pull-ups.
- Latex resistance Thera bands:
Thera bands are open-ended, unlike loop bands. These usually have the same length, with some variations in the thickness. Colors are used to differentiate between the thickness of the bands according to the variable resistance used for
- Strength training
- Rehabilitation
- Yoga and palates
- Men and women.
- Resistance tube bands:
These are the bands with which handles are attached. The length and thickness of the tube bands are because of the different levels of resistance. The best thing about tube-resistant bands is that they are used for almost all the body muscles. However, they are most suitable for,
- Squats
- Lunges
- Side to side exercises
- Stretching
- Triceps and biceps training.
Resistant bands colors and their meaning:
As the color is the primary way to differentiate between the level of strength and level of resistance bands in resistance bands, it is essential to know what each color stands for. The color code mentioned here applies to most brands. However, it must be noted that some brands have their color codes, usually for unusual ones.
- Red:
Red resistance bands are best for those who are beginners at resistant band training. These are the lightest and the most stretchable bands. This is probably why some practitioners prefer them after many years of practice.
Resistance level: light.
They are usually used for shin muscles and shoulder muscles.
- Black:
These bands provide a higher level of tension; therefore, they have a medium resistance level and are not as stretchy as red ones. People use black bands once they have mastered the red bars.
Resistance level: medium
Usually for triceps and biceps training
- Purple:
The purple resistant bands are for those who have mastered black resistant bands. These are usually for the ones who have already built up a lot of muscle tone. Purple bands are used by individuals who were explicitly focusing on more massive muscle tomes instead of individual muscles.
Resistance level: medium to heavy
Usually for legs, back and chest.
- Green:
Green resistance bands are meant to be used once a person has mastered the purple resistance bands. Similar to purple, green resistance bands are only used with large muscle groups. These bands are stiff and unyielding.
Resistance level: heavy
Usually for legs, chest, and back
- Blue:
The most difficult to use are the blue resistance bands. They are incredibly stiff and do not stretch easily at all. Before attempting to use the blue resistance bands, an individual must build up their strength. Since these are extremely hard to stretch, these are best for partnered exercises. Partnered exercises are those in which two people team up, pulling against the resistance band.
Resistance level: heavy
Usually for leg muscles.
The advantages of using resistance bands:
- Give a good workout session.
- They add variety
- Are inexpensive
- Don’t take up a lot of space.
- It can be carried easily while traveling.
- It can be used at home and in the office.
- Are great for all levels of fitness.
- Resistance bands increase coordination and keep constant tension on the muscle.
Resistance bands are a great way to keep your joints happy during extraneous workout sessions. They lower the impact of exercise and tone your muscles properly. Getting good resistance bands is a good investment.
