Is Your Exercise Band Gathering Dust?
Most of us have an exercise band somewhere in the house given to us by a physiotherapist or picked up during a health kick. The team of personal trainers at Vintage Fitness who specialize in energizing the lives of people over 50 have hundreds of ways to use that band that is gathering dust!
This is a 3 part series showing how you can get a full body workout using just your band which you can do anywhere.
Week 1: Chest and Back Band Exercises
Week 2: Tricep (back of arm) and Shoulder Band Exercises
Week 3: Leg Band Exercises
Chest and Back Band Exercises:
Back Pull Down
Benefits of the exercise:
Strengthens the upper and mid back
Tips:
- Keep a tall spine
- Keep the shoulders relaxed
- Put the band at 45 degrees away from your body and pull it right into your chest
How many should I do?
- 10 times
Back Row
Benefits of the exercise:
Strengthens the posture muscles
Tips:
- Keep a tall spine
- Keep the shoulders relaxed
- Keep the arms close to the body and point the elbows directly back
How many should I do?
- 10 times
Chest Press
Benefits of the exercise:
Strengthens the chest muscles
Tips:
- Keep a tall spine- don’t slouch or lean forward
- Keep the shoulders relaxed
How many should I do?
- 10 times
Video:
Good Luck!
Erin
Vintage Fitness
Vintage Fitness is an in home personal training company in Toronto, Canada. We specialize in energizing the lives of people over 50 with exercise.
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