Up your fitness game with resistance bands

Resistance loops are a great way to build strength and flexibility without doing heavy weights

WHAT IS RESISTANCE LOOP?
The resistance loop is a type of band with built-in loops at each end. The bands serve as anchor point for your hands or feet during exercise. Made of elastic materials, these bands provide varying levels of resistance based on their thickness

WHEN TO USE RESISTANCE LOOPS?
The bands can be used in strength and flexibility training and as a part of recovery exercises for the upper and lower body They can also be incorporated into different exercises such as squats, bridge, side leg lifts, and moving squats According to yoga experts, the resistance band is also used to relax muscles in the upper back as well as arms These bands also work wonders for people recovering from injuries who want to target the smallest part of the muscles due to their resistance levels

HOW TO SELECT A RESISTANCE LOOP?
The thickness denotes their resistance levels, starting from extra thin, which weighs around 1 kg, to super heavy, which weighs around 6 kg. While selecting a band, use your discernment based on the resistance level desired for your workout. A higher load might cause discomfort, while a thin band might result in no impact People with latex allergies should opt for latex-free bands

DO THESE EXERCISES
Wide double pulse squats Squat to curtsy lunge Bicep curls Tricep extensions Chest press

BENEFITS
Resistance bands target different muscle groups and can be adapted to various levels of exercise. Additionally, they are lightweight, compact, and inexpensive, making them ideal for home and travel workouts

Resistance bands act as a beneficial fitness tool for people who do not want to lift heavy weights but strive to enhance their body’s capability through resistance training
- Sarvesh Shashi, a yoga coach

The bands provide resistance, which is helpful in strength training. They are a safer option than heavy weights because you are doing functional movements with a lighter load. The resistance loop also complement workouts such as yoga, dance, and barre
- Pragya Bhatt, yoga expert and author