Resistance Bands Science

In this part we will show several exercises to warm the muscles involved in the mobility of the scapula. The mobility of the scapula is very important for exercises such as bench press or pull-ups, so elastic bands are a good tool to improve the mobility and strength of the muscles involved. In the following video, FisiOnline will explain in a practical way how to work the scapular mobility with resistance bands and its application to prevent injuries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OebslEUBSv8

In the previous entry we have seen 4 exercises to perform before your leg routine in the gym. Now we will see 4 more exercises to add or replace any of the above, the goal is to have a wide range to choose from to meet one of the principles of training: VARIABILITY. Let's get to it: 1- Raised Abductions: 2- Hip thrust: 3- Kick in quadrupedics: 4- Dead lift: More exercise with elastic bands in:  https://es.slideshare.net/Diabetesforall/resistance-band-exercises-bhf

Warming up before a ride incresases your heart rate and therefore your blood flow thanks to which more oxygen reaches your muscles. Additionally, your range of motion (flexibility) should be increased by dynamic stretching. After a ride, cooling down is vital to get the heart rate to return to its resting rate. A resistence band can be a great add-on to your warm up, cool down and strength taining. Here are some basic resistance band assited warm up and cool down stretches that you can do pre and post ride. In this post we will see 4 exercises to do before you start your workout routine fot the lower body in the gym: 1- Quadrupedial Abductions: 2- Kick back: 3- Squat: 4- Lying down abductions: To learn more see the following video:   Band Exercise Warm Up for Legs & Hips

In the following entries to this blog we will show a series of exercises to perform with resistance bands so you can establish a training routine with them. But before you start you should take into account some tips: To get the most out of all exercises you will have to repeat these exercise al least 1-3 times a week for a longer period of time. Be aware though that you let your muscles rest before repeating the same exercises. Usually this takes up to 1-2 days. Do not perform these exercises every day as you will strain intead of strengthen the muscle.

A common form fail with squats is the caving in (valgus) of the knees. This often caused by weak glutes and abductors. The mini band is a great tool to correct this flaw in technique. The tension of the band increases bodily awareness, creating a mind-muscle connection in those areas. Performing banded squats for reps allows you to strengthen the proper squat form. Starting Position: Stand up straight with feet at shoulder width apart. The band is placed just above the knees. Your  natural squatting position! Movement: Lower your body by slowly bending your knees. Keep your back straight, booty backwards and move the  knees in a slightly outward direction. Your hands can be used for balance. To know more about this pathology visit the following link https://es.slideshare.net/pratyush410/genu-valgum

1. EASY TO TRANSPORT.  The resistance bands are small and they don't take up much space, so they are very practical for take them to the gym or on a travel. 2. IT ALLOWS YOU TO DO EXERCISE AT HOME. It's never been so easy to get off the sofa to practice some exercise, any time is good! 3. LOW RISK OF INJURY. Exercises are very safe and don't present risk of injury if you do correctly. 4. GREAT VARIETY. In the market we can find a great variety of resistance bands in terms of size and strenght, they fit your needs. 5. CHEAP. The resistance bands don't usually have high prices, it will depend on the quality of the material but are very easy to get various. They are usually sold in packs of 3 that allow you to perform all the exercices. 6. ALL MUSCLE GROUPS CAN BE WORKED. There is a great variety of exercises, so much so that you can work all muscles. 7. IT TAKES LITTLE TIME. The exercises are simple and doesn't require more material, so the ...

The resistance bands, or also known as resistance bands are stretched, resistant and elastic latex pieces that we can find and buy in different sizes and different hardness in any store of sports equipment. Resistance bands began to be used by physiotherapists for rehabilitation, but nowadays, they are gaining popularity in the world of fitness. They are used by both men and women, due to the wide variety of applications, exercises and objectives they offer us. The resistance bands are divided into colors according to their level of resistance, depending on the color, the hardness of the elastic band will be different. From lower to higher intensity we have resistance bands yellow, red, green, blue, black, silver and gold.