Resistance Tubes

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Resistance tubes or bands may seem too good to be true: they’re very simple, small, light in weight, affordable, and you can buy them just about anywhere. So what’s the big deal? Why do so many people not only use resistance bands, but rave about their effectiveness? And how can such a simple and lightweight object actually help you build any significant amount of muscle? Here’s a look into (and answer to) all of these questions.

First of all, you need to understand the basic structure of a resistance tube. These tubes are essentially hollow plastic ropes, or long, flexible plastic cords. They are made of very durable plastic and rubber that has just enough stretch and bend to serve as a flexible rope, yet they are tough enough that they resist (hence the name “resistance tube”) the force exerted when you pull on one or both handle of the tubing.

Resistance tubes are made with varying degrees of strength and tough-ness. The more they resist, the harder they are to pull on, and therefore, the harder your muscles have to work to do so. When you buy resistance tubing it comes in varying levels of resistance, usually measured in pounds, as in the weight equivalent of the resistance they provide. (For example, a five pound resistance tube doesn’t weigh five pounds, but it is designed to be as difficult to pull on as would be a tube with a five pound weight attached.)

People use resistance bands and tubes for many different reasons. They can help tone muscle, add muscle bulk, and burn fat. All of these are reasons to incorporate resistance tubing into your existing workout. They also make it easy to find new exercises to do, and because they are lightweight and small, they can easily be used at home, or even in the office for a discreet but invigorating workout during lunch or an afternoon break.

Resistance tubes are generally very affordable, and can either be bought individually or as part of a set, either with other resistance tubes or in a whole set of various exercise items.

August 17, 2010 | Filed Under Fitness Equipment, Muscle Building