Resistance Band Exercise Made Simple
One of the largest problems with those suffering from nerve
diseases and disabilities is keeping up circulation. Because walking let
alone, more strenuous exercise can be painful, even dangerous because
of the impact involved, these people end up living very sedentary lives.
Eventually, limb loss may ensue due to circulation problems.
Fortunately, resistance band exercise can be used by these previously
sedentary people. A few stretches go a long way to keeping the blood
flowing through limbs.The best part of resistance band exercise is there is virtually no impact. Multiple Sclerosis patients who can barely walk utilize resistance bands to keep the blood flowing through their legs by doing a few stretches with the band wrapped around one of their feet.
Resistance Band Exercise can also be performed by the very large. For the obese, exercise can be nearly impossibly and terribly daunting. Resistance band exercise once again comes to the rescue for these folk. A light, convenient resistance band can be used with little to no impact and without moving all parts of your body or supporting your own weight.
For the elderly, walking and swimming are always recommended. Though these are fantastic cardiovascular exercises, it is not really toning ones' muscles. Of course an elaborate home gym is not the right solution for an elderly person. They need the convenient, fun, and simple strength training that resistance bands can provide. Because there is virtually no set up and certainly no assembly required, any person can get their muscles toned up with a bit of colorful resistance training regardless of age.
Resistance Band training can increase in difficulty as muscle mass increases. Exercise bands are inexpensive; there is no large financial commitment. The intensity of resistance band exercise is only dependent on your ability; as your strength improves resistance bands allow you the flexibility to increase the intensity of your workout accordingly.
Children can
even participate in a resistance band program to tone little muscles and
inspire growth. It is a fun little quick exercise that can hold the
attention of even the most rambunctious child. There are so many
exercises that may be conducted with resistance bands that boredom is
never a factor. Coaches have even begun to implement resistance band
usage in sports to increase their players' flexibility and endurance.There has been resurgence in resistance band popularity due to their use in physical therapy. Those that do not have a great deal of joint flexibility or cannot stress a muscle too much are recommended to use resistance bands in their recuperation. Physical therapists recommend and apply resistance band training in combination with isometric exercise to help patients reach their maximum range of motion, flexibility, strength, and endurance.
Resistance band exercise does not only provide for excellent muscle build up, but it definitely increases one's flexibility and range of motion. For those suffering from any movement impairing disabilities, resistance band exercise can ease the discomfort and improve upon one's limited range of motion.
Implementing a resistance band exercise program is by no means a cure all system. It must be combined with healthy eating and mild aerobic exercises in order to achieve total physical fitness. However, combined with these two aspects, resistance band exercise can assist in toning muscle, burning fat, and increasing overall health. Once you have acquired your resistance band, exercise as much as you feel comfortable doing to see the pounds fly and the muscles build.
