My Kinda Happy Life: DOING PILATES WITH FLEX BANDS

12 Oktober 2015

DOING PILATES WITH FLEX BANDS

Exercise bands also known as resistance bands, stretch, workout or flex bands, have been around for quite a while. They started out as rehab tools but are now mainstream equipment in the fitness world include also in the Pilates Class. A flex band is one of the most portable, versatile and low-tech pieces of exercise equipment one can have. They provide adjustable resistance for both stretch and strength exercise.

Some Benefits of Adding Flex Bands to Pilates Exercise :

1. Adaptable for Multiple Pilates Levels

Whether you're a beginner or an expert, flex bands are for you. They come in a variety of resistances, including light, medium and heavy, and you can further adjust the intensity of your resistance-band workouts by giving the band more or less slack. You can even use multiple bands at once to increase the challenge in Pilates exercises.

2. Whole-Body Exercises

Flex bands can be used for a comprehensive, full-body workout that challenges virtually every major muscle group in your body.

3. Save on Storage Space

Flex bands take up virtually no space to store them, which means you can use them at home even if you have very little space. When your Pilates workout is done, simply stash them in a drawer until your next Pilates session.

4. Excellent for Travelling

Flex bands are lightweight and easily portable. You can stash them in your suitcase when travelling and use them to get a simple Pilates exercise right in your hotel room.

5. Add Variety

Adding variety to your Pilates exercise is key for challenging your muscles. Flex bands can be alternated with free weights and exercise machines for ongoing variety.

6. An Effective Workout

Flex bands are incredibly simple, but they're also extremely effective at working your muscles. Additionally, flex-band training can help you boost stamina, flexibility, range of motion and more.

7. Incredibly Cost-Effective

Flex bands bands are inexpensive.

These following below are some of simple Pilates exercises that use flex bands :

1. Spine Stretch