I started using Bands in sept 2022 and now it is July 2023. I've used no weights. I gained 10 lbs and I lost body fat at least visually in the mirror. I mostly work out at my breaks at work, sometimesat home . They definitely work

I agree. I'm 73 and been using bands for the last five years, and have gained muscle,people I haven't seen in awhile ask, have you been working out.

As others are suggesting, I just purchased both the round and flat Bob & Brad bands, about a week ago, along with a book on resistance training workouts. My first day’s workout was glutes. That night, I did not have the usual lower back and ankle arthritic pain I’ve become so used to! Why did I not know about this sooner? It’s a game-changer!😊

I have osteoarthritis in my left hip. Within days I had pain relief. I’m totally hooked on the bands and swear by them. You can work any joint in the body in just about every direction. It’s incredible that such a simple piece of equipment outshines all the rest in my case. Due to the low or no impact of resistance bands, I believe that certain osteoarthritis conditions can be reversed over time. Best tool I’ve used yet. Affordable, requires no space, and gets the job done!

I love resistance bands! I used to have ALOT of tightness in my hips and pelvis, and issues in my mid/upper back where it felt like a rib was popping out all the time. once I started using resistance bands 3-4 x a week, doing leg/glute exercises, I found the tight hip pain disappeared and my back started feeling much more balanced with no rib dislocation pain. I've recently gotten my 60 something parents into resistance bands and they really like the low impact on their joints while strengthening their muscles!

Outstanding explanation of the benefits in plane. Good work Tim.

Just a thought (from a JUST retired professional firefighter paramedic) on the comment regarding loss of muscle mass in the older folk. As above, I left rthe fire service in April 25, 2023, 5 days ago, at 67 years old. Not because I was physically incapable of performing the job, but because 29 years seemed like plenty and it was time to return to nursing school for the next phase. That said, in my experience, and there are more than a few examples of this on youtube, older folk lose muscle NOT as a direct correlate of AGING, but as a direct correlate of one of two things: 1. A disease process or severe traumatic injury that prevents physical training; 2. (By far the PRIMARY reason) lack of physical training, simply NOT doing the work. Period. At 67, 3 years away from 70, I have not lost any lean muscle mass at all. In fact, through my 40’s and 50’s I actually put on muscle mass, pretty much hitting my natural genetic potential in that period of my physical training, which started at age 14. Now I am incorporating strongman movements i.e., heavy carries and sandbag movements into my routine in an attempt to build MORE strength. I really enjoy bands for finishing movements like face pulls; as a means to add progressive resistance to bench press/BB squats and deadlifts; and as pull up assistance. At 67 I and many aging athletes need to shift the paradigm. Barring number 1 above, and there are qualifiers to that, there are NO excuses to grow old and decrepit. NONE. I have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, I have had cancer, and have recently discovered that I have degenerative disk disease. Well yeah I have been demanding performance from this body since I was 14. Not going to stop now, there is no reason. Bands make any excuse even more feeble. Cost is reasonable and they are effective tools. So to all the older folks out there. Get up and kick some butt.

Thank you for a great explanation! :)

This is such a helpful video for me because I use a theraband for helping me strengthen my hips and my IT band.

It does help to grow slim muscles. I started with 30min low-impact full-body HIITs (no repeats, no jumping, and no equipment).)Two days HIIT, one day rest. The squats, lunges, and planks variations muscled my legs and glutes; plus the push-up variations----all included in the 30min HIITs,-----took care of my chest and triceps too. I just use the resistance bands for my biceps, back, and shoulders and it works wonderfully. Since I HATE going to the gym, I was able to get the same results at home and faster and working out in front of the TV with a "personal trainer," lol.

First time using bands. Been using free weights and calisthenics for some time. Excited about the convenience and portability. I can take this to my sedentary data entry job and sneak in some maintanence!

Awesome information! Can you work out every muscle group with these tube bands? How much less can you do with them than the flat ones? And why are the flat ones better? Thanks!

Well put and informative. Thumbs up lad 👍

As a certified trainer this is one of my favorite tools especially for older clients who are not familiar with weights.

Perfect video for a beginner like me. I bought resistance tubes today as I want to improve my muscle strength. I’m working long hours and I totally need this.

Great vid, would love a review on the bob and brad bands, their are so many to choose from online

Hello, thank you for your video. Can you tell me how you did the magnifying glass effect at 1:51? I really like it ! Thank you very much

I actually bought the resistance bands during the pandemic where it was impossible to access any gym. It does work in toning the muscles and a great alternative equipment for workout at home.

The link to the therapy bands is not active. What brand are those? Thanks

Great overview on the bands! As a ballet dancer/musical theatre performer, I use them frequently for strength training and warmups+cooldowns. Also, progressive resistance is often used as an “aesthetic/artistic nuance” in ballet, particularly in the way we appear to increase resistance towards the end of our leg extensions, as an example.

Great informative video - thank you!! :)

I may have remembered this incorrectly or it may just be inaccurate information since disproved. In any case, I learned to use resistance tubing/bands doing each set split into two distances from the anchor point. One distance that makes the last half (end) ROM very difficult (closer to the anchor) and one distance that makes first half of the ROM very difficult (further from the anchor). And when further from the attachment/anchor point, you should not be able to move through the end ROM. Also, changing which distance you use first occasionally can improve the benefit temporarily. I can’t remember where I picked this up. It was years ago. The study found that this two distance method was significantly better than one distance, but just slightly better going from two to three distances being used.

Very cool! Thank you for this.

My age 71yr old I stopped going to the gym a year ago I just used the cable machines got a bit frustrated with people sitting on the cable machine using their mobile phones resistance bands are much better I can get my workout done by the time it would take me to travel to the gym

I love your channel man. I'm a 24 year old with an associate's in musical theater & songwriting, I just went back to school to get an Environmental Science bachelor's and take the prerequisites for PT programs. The information and perspective you've presented has been very helpful to me while I made this huge life change. Thanks for the videos!

Thanks u for all the good info ...💯💣💪😁

Great video! Thank you!❤❤

I found that with weights and calisthenics I was able to exercise most muscles, started using resistance bands because they were the only way to exercise certain muscles, fell in love. Now I find myself using them for compound exercises when I know darn well I own a barbell bench press and squat rack

My Goto Workout. I keep a set of bands at home, at work and in my car. I know enough exercises by memory, so no matter where I'm at...when I get the tendency to check my phone, just listen to the radio or any mindless activity, I grab the bands. Don't have to do a full workout or get sweaty to received the benefits, but you do have to do it, even if only a little at a time...

Hello is about your targets so start with bodyweight training calisthenics after myst put more resistance right? Is the moment you use bands mimic the barbell or dumbbell exercises them as you can see isnt enough take weights and work also combine the bands for more resistance

I had purchased resistance bands in 2021 tried them a couple times and stopped. I used to workout at gym many years ago going on and off I used free weights and all the various types of equipment. I was younger than and didn't have some of the physical issues I deal with today. I am now 58 years old and want to workout and tone my body. I have always been very weight concious but as you get older it is harder to shed the extra pounds. I have gout and the usual aches and pains that come with age. This video really helped me to pull out my dusty resistance bands in the bag, and start working out. My workout takes me about 30 mins and I feel really good for getting back to working out. Thanks Tim

Can i use resistance bands with handle for pull ups

Great video, clearly explained..thanknuou

Thank uuuuu. Im a perimenopausal 48 yr old woman and thought only dumbbells were for resistance training. So glad to hear this as i prefer the fluid movement of RBs. Also, thks for explaining the colours as i found it a bit confusing

I just got my resistance bands today, tried them out, everything you said is true, great pointers! Thank you!

I love linear resistance with bands, for the pump

Thanks for your video. I'm almost 50 wow and it's good to hear about that study. I can't wait to get back in shape. Lol

Very interesting and useful video! I bought an elastic band some time ago but I have never used it. After summer I’d like to attend a boxing course for beginners. I’m 40 years old. I have a question: is elastic band useful for preparing for my course? How many times per week Should I use the band for my workout? Thanks Tim for your advice.

Could you please recommend a video of workout with these bands?

I don't see why the muscle reacts better with variable resistance over constant resistance. That would be the equivalent of getting on a weight machine, pushing all the way out and only coming back a few inches. I do clam shells with resistance bands and there is no need to come all the way closed as there is almost resistance there.

I want to ask a question, what about the noodle-shaped resistance band , is it resistant ?

Really good video ..thank you ..I'm 81 and have been using bands for ten years for upper body workouts ..I've maintained a pretty good strength and have kept badly worn shoulders from hurting by keeping them conditioned .

Iv been using loads of different bands over the last two years and i can honestly say theyve bulkd my arms quicker than weights

I've been using resistance bands to fix bad posture. I think my bad posture is the root of my back problems. I've also been using them for some resistance training for the Peachtree road race and to train the supporting muscles. I'm not trying to get huge or super strong.

Hello Tim came across your channel. I've just noticed this video is a year back. . Just wondering are you still on u tube. Just bought resistance bands. Trying to get fit so hope you have other videos. Just bad with technology. Thank you.

Good young man ,well said and so true...

I just got some resistance bands and loving it

This is the first video I'm seeing of yours, and it's brilliant! Unfortunately, even younger people are getting arthritis, due to a sedentary job, or a job where they have to stand all day. The difference between now and the olden days, is whether you had a sit down job or not, people were more passionate about playing sports vs watching it. Even families would play together. Bike rides with the whole family were very common. Now we don't even look at each other, lol. It's all about technology now. I'm guilty of this myself. Technology is essentially a tool, and not a hobby. I don't know how the addiction to it becomes so strong. But I'm thankful for not having a more dangerous addiction (drugs), that can make you hurt others without realising you're doing it. 🙏

Can u use these bands on the days u don't use weights or is that the same as doing weights everyday? l know u shldnt do weights everyday as u need to let ur muscles repair in between weight training to see muscle growth

Resistance bands is beneficial for the body be it development/progressive ( muscle structure definition)in stretching and strengthening. Overall your body will have different outlook. It safer long time than using weights, especially repairing your body from injuries. Stability, Flexibility are the major gains for using Resistance bands period. Your Health is Your Wealth.

What are some good flat options

I do resistance band workouts on days where its not possible to go to the gym. It’s a different type of burn and it does transfer over to weight training

I'm glad I found your video!!!

So I was told that you have to know how to “sell” why your patient needs a certain number of appointments (I honestly don’t know if I word that correctly, hope it makes sense) Can you make a video of that or tips about that

Thanks for this… excellent explanation of the theory and physics of using bands. I workout with free weights at my gym 4 days a week. On my “off” days I use my bands at home. The workout I get at the gym is very good. The band workout is excellent! Thanks again👍

been looking for this presentation and explanations glad i found this looking for methods to use them . other than just pulling on them and hope I'm doing it correctly.

Where can i find a program for my 65 year old mother ?

Tim, you're awesome in explaining the benefits of resistance bands. I was a serious weight lifter, starting from the age of 16 to 38. When I was 38, I was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis in both of my hips. I continued to lift until I was 40 years old. It eventually became too hard for me to go to a regular gym. I simply gave up until about 4 months ago. I decided to purchase a resistance band kit from Reebok. This was from my local Walmart. In the last four months, I've developed a resistance band workout for people like me who can only stand for a short period of time; and for those who are confined to a wheelchair. I'm in the process of completing a video that would benefit those who share my similar situation. It would be greatly appreciated if you were to watch the video and give me your honest feedback. By the way, I am a certified weight trainer on various machines; including, Nautilus, Universal medicines, Cybex plate loaded machines, and of course, free weights. By the way, I'm 57 years old, and in the last 4 months, I've lost 21 pounds, and because muscle has memory, I've built my muscle mass up to about 25% and very solid to the touch.

For the past few months I have been using resistance bands and I absolutely love them my mother bought some and I decided to give them a try 🙂❤❤❤

Hello guys, hope y'all doing good. I want to ask you about the resistance bands and i can buy just one, anyway what resistance band should i get the 15kg one or the 25kg? , btw i want to build muscle with it and use it for the pull up bar at same time, thanks.

Great video I have just had a MUA on my new knee and I am using my sons bands hope I am using them right 😮

They work great at home to replace most exercises in the gym. There are a few stations in the gym they cannot replace, like the pec deck and the roman chair, but they also have their advantages. I like that when I want to work in a few more reps, I can take some tension out and get a few more reps in. The down side is that the resistance they offer is variable, so they work best when you do slow repetitions to failure than several sets of multiple repetitions (because from day to day you may not be getting exactly the same resistance. The need to use leverage instead of working against momentum also helps with core strength in some exercises. In short, I'm a fan, but they have to be used with some knowledge of what's happening.

Can you recommend a video or website with a basic workout that I could follow?

Bands are amazing. Grain of salt since I haven't been working out for long but I feel I can definitely push myself to failure much more reliability with bands than weights, bands being so flexible (lol) and space efficient just seals the deal.

Is it good for knees pain ?

I had these bands bought them at a exercise equipment store, later using them the red one snap off almost hitting my face, since then never again trust them.. how could this happen???

Is there any benefit from using a bar with resistance bands like the X30 bar or the Harambe Ststem?

I want to gain weight and looking for options instead of dumbbells. Will this help me for muscle gaining ?

I love resistance bands. It has been an effective, and relatively easy way for me to regain confidence in my physical fitness. Very versatile when used appropriately.

Hi. I was wondering how do resistance bands fare in regards to building muscle and burning fat? Can they be just as effective in your opinion?

They are great for active recovery

How do you do progressive training with the bands? Are there any books on the subject or resources you recommend?

I'm new using these bands,and I'm a little nervous about them ripping lol. How do I know when I'm stretching it to far? And it seems like when I try an exercise I can't exactly feel the targeted muscle being worked out but everything feels lik3 it's all resistance to my shoulders rather then my chest for example. I dont know if it's because I'm so use to using free weights or what but anyone have any beginners tips? A friend gave me a level 2 tube,and I've been working out for years but consistently been going to the gym for months now point being I know my way around the gym and how to properly use the equipment just having a hard time transitioning exercises to the tubes and really need some advice.. thank you!

Does anyone have any good exercises for bands that work lower legs?

Bob and Brand, the 2 most famous, physical therapists, On da internet 🤗

I train legs pretty heavy in the gym, but my quads never get sore. I recently couldn't get to the gym and trained legs at home with bands, my Quads were sore for 2 days. Not sure why that is.

Great for beginner who need to fine tune and find the exact amount of resistance needed to target specific muscle. Allows to correct muscle imbalances. Great way to condition the body for harder compound exercises I'm body weight training. They are easy on joints too as opposed to machine and free weights as they allow the body to move freely.

Will these bands tone and build muscle? Or do you need weights to add some muscle mass?

5:30 Thank you! I bought a set of bands similar to these a few days ago but for the life of me I couldn't figure out what that part was for! :D

Reminds me to use my resistance bands, love them!!

very amazing content.. excellent!! so this is the difference between the free weights and resistance band..

Great video! At what length do the resistance levels occur? For example, how far do I need to pull the 15 lb band to actually feel 15 pounds? This is helpful if I want to increase the resistance from, say, 15 to 17 lbs but not 20 lbs, or to start at 10 lbs and not 15 lbs. In other words, I almost feel I should get a weight scale to "calibrate" distances so that I don't overwork a muscle. Thanks for answering!

This is a great video. Thank you. I use the bands with the Super Slow Training concept developed by Ken Hutchins. Researched and very effective. Raise the weight up for a full 10 second count and lower the weight for 10 full seconds for a total of 20 seconds of sustained contraction on the muscle you're working. Do not stop at the end of lowering the weight. Bring it right back up to maintain the sustained contraction. You may use 5 seconds to lower for a 15 second rep when beginning this method, and work up to 10 seconds up and 10 seconds down with no stop at the bottom end. The goal is to perform 8-10 reps with some degree of difficulty at the end. If unable to get to 10, STOP. You've worked the muscle to failure and you can move on to the next exercise. Only one set required ! Once 8-10 reps becomes easy, increase the resistance by 3-5 pounds until getting to the 10th rep becomes difficult again. Been doing this for 35 years and it works well for me. Initially started in the gym with Nautilus, then Life Fitness resistance machines 3-4 times a week. After 2 years only needed 2 X weekly workouts to maintain what I had achieved and converted to bands during the COVID gym shutdowns. Haven't lost anything by switching other than the socialization of seeing the regulars. I found a great series of band exercises on KZfaq by Fit Gent (full body band workout) and (8 back exercises). Minimum time requirement and a lot of benefit although they are not done in the method I described above. I just do them as Super Slows.

my physical therapis had me use resistance bands to recover from my ac joint separation injury

i don't have any problems working my upper body with band its the lower body that I'm conflicted about. Any ideas ?

I don't fully understand how to work with resistance bands. Bands have a range of resistance for eg 7 to 14 kg. How do I know how much weight am I pulling at any given time? How do I Know that I am pulling the maximum weight at the end of my movement? Also, Is the given range of resistance for a single strand or two strands taken together ? If one strand is 14 Kg then does grabbing two strands make it 14+14= 28 kg? What about looping the band under my feet and grabbing two Strands in each hand? Am I pulling 28+28 =56 Kg now?

The Ultimate Warrior used to commit to his rehab with bands way back in the day.

I just bought some bandstand waiting for it to be delivered. I get little to no exercise during an average day. I get out of bed sore... I am somewhat overweight and am hating the way I feel. I'm 37 and feel like I'm 70 yrs old. I hope I can get good results from them.

Resistance bands stubbornly called me to exercise last night; I initially tried to ignore them & watch tv, but they got louder. I could feel my whole body working as I did simple exercises. I’m fifty, and it felt pretty good to feel my stomach resisting like that. I then attempted to discover how to workout how to use the loop bands and ended up here. Thank you for the info.

I'm 50lbs overweight..rapid weight in the past 3 years due to hormonal stuff. It's been awful on my joints and I've notice atrophy across muscle areas that were once well developed. I will definitely invest in resistance training ...get some strength...and than I want to start HIIT and calisthenics....if I can 🤣

Great video thx for sharing

Just a quick question...I am still not completely clear but can these Bands actually help in building muscle in the same way that weights do ? Thanking you in Advance... :)

I find them way more entertaining for sport than other workout exercises. And I got results in a summer time span.

Where's that video on flat resistance bands?

Good information

THANKS.

I will answer this as short as i can. Yes lol. My other half uses these and does a rotation programme, training 5 day weeks and rest and recover on 2 consecutive days. With the resistance bands you get a fusion in a sense of supported yet free weight use. With the door anchor he can do all chest exercises that you could in the gym, but he said what he noticed more was the fact they sculpt, tone, and build strength. With a lot of people that just use free weights or weight training in general, they build bulk, muscle..... but lack cardio, stamina and the strength in their body to support themselves and not get an injury. With the resistance bands, you have workouts that are not only building muscle, but act as a H.I.T. workout as well, improving your cardio intake of exercises. And because of the way you work the bands, it is almost like having a spotter train with you. They are certainly worth it.

I am using resistance. Ands that attached to a hook on my door. It may be the best exercise I have done in 10 years! I am in control. I can control the tension just by slight movements away from the door to the side of the door I loveresistance bands I am a total fan of them!

Have added resistance bands to my compound lifting. Today I added bands to the Hack squat. With free weights less resistance at bottom then more at top. I add plates to increase the loading. Am oldest OG at local YMCA. Recommend serious lifters to add bands to training. 🏋🏻

Bob and Brad shoutout! their lower back exercises helped eliminate my lower back pain.