Theraband
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Bulldog
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I have used Therabands for shoulder rehabilitation a lot over the years. I don't think they would be any good for a main exercise source though.
That being said they would be better than absolutely nothing but not by much.
A lot of gyms will let you pay a one day fee if you are only in town for a few days. That's what I would do. Or you could use the motel equipment if you are at a motel that has an exercise room.
My 2 cents.
That being said they would be better than absolutely nothing but not by much.
A lot of gyms will let you pay a one day fee if you are only in town for a few days. That's what I would do. Or you could use the motel equipment if you are at a motel that has an exercise room.
My 2 cents.
IMHO, the best band resistance travel gyms are the Lifeline stuff Lifeline USA. I used to use mine frequently when I traveled a lot. These days I don't travel as much and it is easier to find a hotel with fitness equipment, but the bands are still useful.
Nice thing about Lifeline is that you can get bands calibrated in 10 lb increments all the way to 100 lbs resistance (measured at 100% stretch). You can even use multiple bands to get up to 300 pounds resistance. While clever, I don't find the "lifting bar" too useful and would just get the band and handle version. Tote Gym
No, this doesn't replace real iron, but it is useful for those times when you are in some small town that doesn't have a lot of options.
Nice thing about Lifeline is that you can get bands calibrated in 10 lb increments all the way to 100 lbs resistance (measured at 100% stretch). You can even use multiple bands to get up to 300 pounds resistance. While clever, I don't find the "lifting bar" too useful and would just get the band and handle version. Tote Gym
No, this doesn't replace real iron, but it is useful for those times when you are in some small town that doesn't have a lot of options.
Is there really no way to make exercise bands useful? I mean, what if I use 10 heaviest bands? I will still be lifting as much as I do with iron, although the resistance is not the same throughout the movement.
I understand that it is difficult to use them while on an HST cycle, but what about maintenance?
I understand that it is difficult to use them while on an HST cycle, but what about maintenance?
the_dark_master
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Well to effectively train the squat etc you couldn't go far wrong with one of these: PDA Auto Exerciser (I doubt it'd take up much room & due to the leverage not a lot of weight would be required)
Top right is a Pegasus2 for the forearms
...of course you could make these yourself
Top right is a Pegasus2 for the forearms
...of course you could make these yourself
I have gone through the Bowflex thread here. Actually, in principle, there is not much difference between bowflex and theraband, since both utilize progressive resistance and partial isometrics. The downside of the Bowflex is that, yes, when you max out on it, you don't have much options.
But with theraband, you can always add in bands to increase the resistance. Heck, you can use 20 x 10lbs resistance bands! I do understand why I should go for the iron when I got the chance, but I don't understand why therabands (when used in numbers) shouldn't be an alternative to that
But with theraband, you can always add in bands to increase the resistance. Heck, you can use 20 x 10lbs resistance bands! I do understand why I should go for the iron when I got the chance, but I don't understand why therabands (when used in numbers) shouldn't be an alternative to that
ANY exersize is better than NO exersize! Yeah, the bands aren't iron, but there's a principle at work here: the definition of exersize.
Exersize is activity above and beyond that to which you are presently accustomed to.
But that doesn't make you strong. Training does.
Training is exersizing consistently, and progressively.
Play with your bands if you want to. You might also look into BW exersizes, motel exersizes (bench the bed, curl the chair; DON'T try chins on the shower bar...) and in your case, an old bullworker would come in handy. I think they're still around...I saw some at Play it Again Sports, so they can be found used at least.
Exersize is activity above and beyond that to which you are presently accustomed to.
But that doesn't make you strong. Training does.
Training is exersizing consistently, and progressively.
Play with your bands if you want to. You might also look into BW exersizes, motel exersizes (bench the bed, curl the chair; DON'T try chins on the shower bar...) and in your case, an old bullworker would come in handy. I think they're still around...I saw some at Play it Again Sports, so they can be found used at least.