Dumbbells are often the first thing people reach for when doing strength training. But resistance bands are actually my go-to piece of equipment. Why? They are inexpensive, versatile and easy to ...

Even the best resistance bands are often dismissed as little more than warm-up or rehab tools, but when you know how to use them properly, they can become valuable additions to your strength training ...

Resistance bands are simply one of the best value pieces of kit a runner can have. They are usually very cheap to buy, versatile, easy to use in a variety of ways and barely take up any space - ...

Resistance bands are great for home workouts because they're easy to store and travel with, and can be used at all levels of fitness. Plus, they can be used instead of tools you may not have access to ...

But resistance bands make strength training way more accessible. They’re relatively cheap—you can buy a complete set for the price of one lightweight dumbbell. They take up minimal space, which makes ...

You don’t necessarily need a bulky set of dumbbells to get the chest muscle activation you seek. Resistance band chest exercises are the surprising, sneaky way to inject some fire into basic chest ...

Before you risk blowing out your knees on a leg press, consider adding resistance band leg workouts to your exercise routine. The gentle but effective tool puts less pressure on your joints and can ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." IF YOU'RE trying to gain muscle, your first instinct may be to head to the gym and hit the weight rack.

You’ve likely seen resistance bands lying around the gym or strapped around a trainer’s legs in an online training video. If you’ve yet to give them a try, now is the time. These bands rely on the ...