Resistance bands are elastic fitness bands usually made from latex or synthetic rubber. They come in many shapes and forms and are commonly used for all types of fitness and training. The versatility of resistance bands means they can be used for strength, flexibility, mobility and rehabilitation. 

Bands work by increasing the resistance when you push/pull the band further away from its anchor point (variable linear resistance). As bands aren’t restricted by gravity you can train on multiple planes/angles and work muscles that are often neglected by other forms of training.

Your muscle fibres don’t know the difference between dumbbells and elastic bands in a given range of motion—provided the amount of resistance is more or less the same.

Both have their benefits, however resistance bands provide greater benefits for functional movements as you can lift on many planes/angles rather than just up and down.

Resistance bands also provide more resistance at the farthest point of the exercise, meaning greater time under tension and activation of core muscle groups.

Resistance bands are also easier on your joints and safe to use as you don't have heavy weight loaded onto your joints.

Resistance band training is better for longevity as it improves our body's natural movements and provides a safe and effective form of training.

Everyone can benefit from training with resistance bands.

You can use resistance bands as your main form of training, to warm up for weightlifting, or to improve your sports performance.

Resistance bands are very safe to use and are easily scalable (move your anchor point to increase or decrease resistance). This means resistance bands can be used by everyone from world class athletes, absolute beginners, and everyone in-between.

In fact, anyone who trains whould be using resistance bands in some capacity.

Loop resistance bands are the superior type of resistance bands. These are the ones you'll often see in a commercial gym. Loop bands make a full 360 loop, making them versatile for all types of training and exercises. Loop bands are usually made from latex or synthetic rubber and have a large surface area, thus allowing them to be stronger than tube bands.

Tube bands are generally cheaper and come with handles attached to caribinars. While practical for some exercises they are not very versatile and many exercises can not be performed with this type of band.

Ribbon bands are wider and thinner and are generally given to you by a physiotherapist. These work well for minimal load, but don't last long and can't be used to exercise properly.

Mini resistance bands are a great match for lower-body movements, supporting lateral movements, and can be used during weight training. these are often described as 'Booty Bands' as they work the glutes very well.

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Resistance bands are the perfect tool to help you increase your current lifts, stay injury free and reduce soreness between workouts.

Because resistance bands can work on more functional movement patterns, you'll be able to strengthen your stabliser muscles and support your current programming.

Some of the world's leading strength athletes, and bodybuilders include resistance bands in their programming to warm-up, improve mobility and stay injury free.