Resistance Bands

Guys

I'd like to know if anyone has information on full body workouts using resistance bands? I have a pair and would like to start using them in my workouts.

Are there any websites out there that detail a full body workout using them?


Thanks
Lavelle

I just typed in "resistance bands workout" at Yahoo...found acouple.  The About.com looked good.  My doctor had us use them the first few weeks after WLS for toneing.  Go for it.  Brian 

http://workoutz.com/

They have several workouts, and small videos you can watch and see how they are done.
They have reistance bands, fit balls, regular weights etc.

Scott

Someone told me that this band provider called "Iron Woody" was the cheapest:

http://ironwoodyfitness.com/fitness-bands.php

Best Wishes,

Dave

Thanks guys

Here's another question...

What do you look for when trying to find a good personal trainer? There's so much crap out here nowadays you don't know where to go or who to trust.

I would say put something together yourself based on your own research. I have heard of people who start out with a toned down version of P90X (see post above) and just get the trainer to motivate them and help them with their form. Although P90X is an advanced exercise program. You can cut out half of the exercises, take longer breaks, cut the hardest part of each of the 12 workouts and so forth. None of the DVD's are necessarily stuck at "advanced" level.

The advantage here is you may be eventually able to get rid of the trainer and do it all on your own.

I did the Plyometrics video again today in the mid afternoon heat, barefoot for foot strength and natural shock absorption (on the ball of the foot). I could see where that could be made low impact in a lot of ways, simply by limiting the height of the jump to 1/4 inch or even not quite off the floor. Then, many of the exercises are not jumping, but are leg swings (over a stool or in a high swinging military march, for example).

Best Wishes,

Dave

Thanks Dave

This is indeed helpful information

This was a good post...I was wondering the same thing...the Iron Woody looks like a great site...I like how they have the stages Beg, Intmd etc....I would consider the begining and getting the DVD when I am post op.

-Rob