Tag Archives: Resistance Bands

New Video: Basketball Explosiveness Training

Posted on July 15, 2011 by dteter

Happy Friday, everyone! We’ve got a cool new video up on our YouTube channel that shows how the bands can be used to work on your first step in basketball. They seem to work…that guy looks awfully tired by the … Continue reading →

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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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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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Stretching: For mind and body

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Margot

After the bed I slept in last night, all I could think about was a good shoulder stretch. Lucky for me, it’s shoulder week at the Rubberbanditz blog! For a really satisfying shoulder stretch, check out the Loose Arm-ony post … Continue reading →

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Seated Rows: No machine necessary

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Margot

Before you start the exercise, make sure to really read through the instructions. If you don’t have the proper form, you will end up putting all the work on your arms and shoulders instead of working your lats. To do … Continue reading →

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Stretch: Quad-lity

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Margot

Before we jump into chest, let’s wrap up the legs focus we had last week. After really working those legs, you will need a good stretch, and this is one of my favorites. By using the bands, you can feel … Continue reading →

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The Best Leg Exercise: Squats

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Margot

Now that you know why it is important to get those legs working, let’s get to it! Though there are lots of fancy routines and intricate ways to use your bands, we honestly love squats more than any other leg … Continue reading →

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