Rock Out With the Band!
Got 20 mins? Well…we’ve got a workout for you! There’s a simple way you can level-up your workout game —and all it takes is one tiny tool: a resistance band.
Resistance bands are cheap and effective for a variety of workouts – probably far more effective than you might think. Anyone, at any fitness level, can benefit from using resistance bands. They’re portable and easy to store, so they’re perfect for home use, hotel workouts, or making the most of a small space at the gym.
So, what are the benefits of using resistance bands? They add an extra challenge to bodyweight exercises but don't put the same sort of pressure on your joints that external weights, like dumbbells and kettlebells, do. They're also great for targeting smaller stabilizing muscles that you may not typically work.
Ready to get started? Add a couple of these moves from @fabfitfun to your regular routine to further target the muscles you're trying to work. Start with a few light stretches, then follow each movement as instructed. You can repeat this series three to four times.
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Squat (1 min): Place the band directly above your knees. Begin with feet slightly wider than hips, bend the knees, and sit hips directly down and back. Straighten your legs and come back to stand. |
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Lateral step (1 min): Place the band around your calves. Begin in a half squat position with knees softly bent, hips hinging back, and legs hip-distance apart. Alternate taking a small step to the left, then a small step to the right. Be sure your legs remain at least hip-distance apart the entire time with toes pointing straight forward. |
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Diagonal Tapbacks (30s left side/ 30s right side): Place the band around your calves. Begin in a half squat position with knees softly bent, hips hinging back, and legs hip-distance apart. Keeping your left knee softly bent and stable, tap your right leg to the back right diagonal corner, then return to start. Repeat on the other side. |
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Staggered Deadlift (30s left side/ 30s right side): Place the band around your calves. Step your left foot approximately six inches behind your right leg hip-distance apart with your hands behind your head and elbows wide. Keeping your spine straight, hinge your hips back so that your chest is parallel to the floor. Drive into your right heel and squeeze your right glute to return to stand. |
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