Tag Archives: Exercise Resistance Bands

Exercise Can Help Improve Mobility in Arthritis Sufferers

Posted on May 19, 2011 by dteter

Are you suffering from arthritis? Conventional wisdom is that there is little that can be done to reverse the effects of the sometimes crippling condition. Thus, most doctors focus primarily on treating the symptoms through medications and painkillers. There is … Continue reading →

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Rubberlates Exercise: Warrior 3 Kickbacks

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Margot

In pilates and yoga, there is always the next step. If you have mastered balancing with a block, try removing the block. If you have mastered the move with two hands on the ground, try removing one. Rubberbanditz are great … Continue reading →

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Exercise Video: Partner Series 1

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Margot

Remember how we told you about the benefits of working out with a partner? Here’s your chance to really team up! For this video, you will need: A partner 2 bands – one per partner Handles and carabiners – optional … Continue reading →

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Fall is here! Daylight is gone! How to keep up

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Margot

Here is North Carolina, outside of the mountains, we are just getting into some good fall weather. It still gets into the upper 70s some days, but we are finally getting those chilly mornings. Only problem? We are losing daylight! … Continue reading →

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Core Exercise: The Hyperextension

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Margot

Core exercises are very fickle. It might appear you are doing the exercise correctly, but you could be doing it totally wrong. Form and execution are extremely important, and to be honest, there are a few moves I just can’t … Continue reading →

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Design Your Own Workout: Core Exercises

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Margot

It’s hard to believe it, but we are to the last muscle major muscle group: the core. And some might believe we saved the best for last. Those people being the ones who think 500 crunches/day will solve all their … Continue reading →

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Exercise: Hammer Curls

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Margot

The hammer curl is one of those great moves that keeps you aware of your posture while you work out. I am a big fan of any move that forces you to focus on your posture, probably because it is … Continue reading →

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Pilates, Rubberbanditz style

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Margot

If you are a fan of us on Facebook or you follow us on Twitter, then you already know the news: Yoga increases your happiness and decreases your anxiety. I could use summa’ that. I bet you could too. So … Continue reading →

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Exercise: Triceps Pushdown

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Margot

Today we are looking at the tricep pushdown. Along with the general tricep exercise tips, I have another pointer for this specific move. When you are working your triceps, you will notice that it is easy to use your body … Continue reading →

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Working the Triceps

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Margot

This week our focus is on the triceps. Before we jump into the learning, I have a little resistance band anecdote about my gym. The other day at total strength, the instructor had us using the standard equipment and a … Continue reading →

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