Resistance bands are also called fitness resistance bands, fitness tension bands or yoga tension bands. They are generally made of latex or TPE and are mainly used to apply resistance to the body or provide assistance during fitness exercises.
When choosing a resistance band, you need to decide according to your own situation, such as starting from the weight, length, structure, etc., to choose the most suitable resistance band.
In terms of weight:
Under normal circumstances, friends with no fitness basis or women with average muscle strength alternate a tension band with a starting weight of about 15 pounds; women with a certain fitness basis or muscle strength resistance alternate a stretch band with a starting weight of about 25 pounds; no fitness Basic men and powerful women can replace elastic bands with a starting weight of about 35 pounds; male professional bodybuilders, if you want to use elastic bands to exercise small muscle groups such as shoulders, forearms, neck, and wrists, please visit It is better to halve the recommended weight above.
In terms of length selection:
The common resistance band is 2.08 meters in length, and there are also resistance bands of various lengths such as 1.2 meters, 1.8 meters, and 2 meters.
In theory, the length of the resistance band is as long as possible, but considering the issue of portability, the length of the resistance band should generally not exceed 2.5 meters. The elastic band of 2.5 meters or more is too long even if it is folded in half, and it often feels procrastinated in use; in addition, it should not be less than 1.2 meters, otherwise it is prone to excessive stretching and shortening the service life of the elastic band.
In terms of shape selection:
Depending on the shape of the resistance band, there are mainly three types of resistance bands on the market: ribbon, strip and rope (cylindrical long rope). For yoga practitioners, a thin and wide elastic band is more suitable; for users who use a variety of muscles to increase muscles and shape users, a thick and long strip elastic band is more flexible and easy to use; For power players, a durable wrapped rope (with a fabric wrapped) elastic band is the best choice.
Post time: Jan-04-2022