Great Way To Tone Muscles By balentine2 on - Updated Sep 18, 2011
I am in the process of trying to lose weight. In addition to dieting and walking I wanted to do some form of exercise to tone as I am losing. I have a problem with hand weights because of my arthritis. I had used resistance bands when I was in therapy after having surgery, so I decided to try them for muscle toning.
I purchased Theraband Resistance Bands at Nefitco.com about 6 weeks ago. I bought the light resistance set. It comes with 3 bands, yellow, red and green. The resistance level increases from yellow to green.
These bands came with a little booklet that had a few exercises to do with the bands. I started with these and gradually added in more. I try to do these exercises twice a day for about 15 minutes each time. I have progressed to the green bands and am getting ready to order the next level.
You will not see the same level of toning as with hand weights but these bands do work. I used each color for about 2 weeks until it seemed easy for me to do. I have noted my arms and legs are getting firmer and have more strength.
The bands are available in 2 sets. Light resistance and heavy resistance. The heavy resistance set includes 2 bands, blue and black and costs the same as the light set.
If you would like to tone your muscles without hand weights give these a try.
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Theraband Resistance Bands Purchased at: Nefitco.com Price: $10.99
These sound so much better than using weights. I like the resistance levels and different bands and glad they are working for you. Keep up the good work!!
These are excellent for people with limited mobility or are chronically ill. I was given these during an extended hospital stay so that muscle wastage would be minimized, and they worked!
I've heard good things about these resistance bands.
I had used a similar band for physical therapy. At first I was worried that I would snap myself with them, like a big elastic band, but my therapist assured me that these could take a lot and she was right!
This sounds good especially for people who have arthritis or other problems that keeps them from being able to walk far or run.
Good for you! One of my friends used these after a bad car accident & it really built up her strength!! Congratulations to your toned arms!!!
i am always int he process of trying to lose weight. It never happens though. Good to know about these.
These are excellent, and I also like the fact that they are so portable! Thanks for suggesting them!
Glad to hear that your arms and legs are getting firmer and have more strength after using this product, congrats for your efforts that really paid off.
I use these type of products to add resistance to my exercises. These sound like they would do the trick. The price is certainly reasonable. I am unable to use free weights. Thanks for sharing this information.