Strength training is a great way to get into shape and reduce stress, but using weights requires either a trip to the gym or investing several hundred dollars. A low cost alternative are resistance ...

If there’s one piece of at-home fitness equipment that gives you serious bang for your buck in your home gym, it’s the unassuming resistance band. Essentially oversized rubber bands, they can stand in ...

Most resistance bands are made from latex and rubber (or some combination of the two) and use plastic parts for accessories ...

With schedules busier than ever, it may seem impossible to hit the gym or work out on a regular basis. That’s where the best resistance bands serve as valuable fitness tools. These lightweight items, ...

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), maintaining an active lifestyle, such as strength training exercises, can slow down any decline in strength, power, and muscle loss. One ...

The word “exercise” is often used by physicians and frequently ignored by patients. This simple word “exercise” is, in fact, ...

If you thought bands were great on their own, wait until you see what they can do alongside a squat rack. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal ...

Finding time and space to work out can be a real challenge. But hey, who said getting a toned body and staying active has to involve big gyms or expensive equipment? Enter elastic bands, the brilliant ...

You don’t necessarily need a bulky set of dumbbells to get the chest muscle activation you seek. Resistance band chest exercises are the surprising, sneaky way to inject some fire into basic chest ...

As people age and muscle mass decreases, it becomes more challenging to perform daily activities like walking and climbing stairs. In fact, 35% of adults over the age of 70 have challenges with ...