Strength training is touted as a must-do to sculpt the body of your dreams, but that doesn’t just mean pumping iron. While barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells are certainly examples of strength training options, don’t disregard resistance bands. Why Bother with Resistance Bands? Resistance bands, or those stretchy elastic tubes that look similar to either giant rubber bands … [Read more...]
5 Pieces of Compact Exercise Equipment Perfect for Small Places
If you’re not a fan of the gym or their expensive membership fees, it might be time to bring the workout home. That may seem like an unfunny joke if your square footage teeters on tiny home size or your kids, along with their toys and gear, already have your living quarters busting at the seams. Before you throw in the proverbial towel--you know, the clean one that should be … [Read more...]
Resistance Tube Exercises for a Full Body Workout
If you think getting under some heavy metal is the only way to get fit, then it’s time to try resistance tube exercises. Resistance tubes are long elastic tubes, typically with handles on each end, that create tension when pulled apart. This tension challenges the muscle in similar ways to strength training with free weights, but for a lot less money and while taking up a lot … [Read more...]