Resistance Bands (Upper Body Exercise)When working out your upper body, resistance bands not only offer a fat blasting, muscle strengthening resistance workout and they also help your body to stretch. The resistance bands offer a more gradual and tempered workout than dead lifting weights which makes them an ideal way to get back into exercising after your LAP-BAND surgery. They rely less on momentum and more on overall strength, so start with the lowest resistance band you can find and gradually work your way up to the greater resistance bands. With resistance bands, you can work your arms, shoulders, abdominals and back. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Many of the exercises for resistance bands involve holding your body the correct way to avoid injury. There are many good quality videos and DVDs which provide beginner level instruction on using resistance bands that will ensure you are using good form and getting the most out of your band workout. Remember to check with your doctor if you have any question about bands being an appropriate exercise method for you. |
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