Some Factors to Consider When You Buy Resistance Bands for Your Home Gym

Posted by Gymsportz Fitness on April 26th, 2017

If you are looking for an affordable alternative to Gyms that will help you get a good workout in your home or even when you are in a hotel room, then your search ends with resistance bands. Resistance bands are a great way of exercising without hitting the gym. These are simple pieces of fitness equipment that can offer excellent workout options for both beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts. Compact and effective, they are ideal for the stretching, pilates, rehab exercises, and strength training.

Resistance bands are small, flexible, and easy to stash. If you are going out for a trip and you want something to carry as an exercise tool, you can easily pack your resistance bands in your duffle bag as they do not eat up much space. You can even carry them in your pocket.

There are many different resistance bands available in the market. Normally, that would be a good thing–after all, variety is the spice of life. However, they also vary massively when it comes to durability, quality, safety, and usability. So, it is best to choose wisely. Some of the factors to consider when you buy resistance bands for your home gym are mentioned here.

• Material: Resistance bands are available in various types and made from different materials. The first thing you should know when buying a resistance band or a resistance kit is how the bands are made. The best bands are multi-layered. They are made by dipping a long thin rod into a vat of latex many times until the desired thickness is achieved. Once the rod is removed, you end up with a flexible tube. Several tubes may be combined for bands with high resistance. Other types also use strips cut from sheets that are covered by a sleeve or are inserted within a tube. Most resistance bands also have a non-snap sleeve or coating. Good resistance bands are inherently simple with no frills. They are built for performance and are perfect for any workout. You can choose among various types or even get kits for an effective workout.

• Resistance level and tension: This is one of the most crucial things to check before you buy a band for your home gym. Generally, resistance bands come as a kit. These are sets of several resistance bands, each with a different stress or resistance level. It is important for you to make progress in your workout and attain positive results. It will be better for you to buy a complete set of resistance bands that have bands with different stress levels. It will allow you to add more resistance as you increase your strength and stamina, akin to adding more weight.

• Safety: Safety is an important point to consider, especially if you are buying the resistance band for your home gym and there will be no professional trainer to guide you. Opt for the bands that have a protective sleeve if you can. They will not necessarily prevent all kinds of injuries but it will stop you from getting hurt if a band snaps. Such bands are definitely much safer than other bands. A sleeve will contain the band within it, preventing it from hitting you.

• Rating: Whether you buy resistance band online or from a regular fitness store, it is important to read their ratings and reviews. There is a lot of misleading information, especially about tension ratings. However, there are unbiased and better information available in most reviews and ratings available on reputed websites and retailers. Check them to get a fair idea of how different bands help and how they work. You can also go one step further and make a visual comparison if possible.

About the Company

Gymsportz.sg is one of the leading exercise equipment online suppliers in Singapore. It was founded in 2009. They provide a huge variety of home use and various commercial equipment suiting the corporate and individuals’ need for fitness equipment.