These 13 Fat-Burning Exercises Will Tone Your Whole Body — And All You’ll Need Is One Simple Tool

Oct 09, 2018

Exercises that use resistance bands are convenient and effective. These exercises can be performed basically anywhere and provide great benefit to the user.

If you are looking for an inexpensive way to get the workout results you need, the resistance band exercises below can prove greatly beneficial.

The band should be positioned a few inches above the ankles. Leg motions can be made to the front, back or sides.

The tighter the circle of the band, the more difficult the exercise is to perform.

Start with both feet aligned with the shoulders. Position the band around the body slightly above the knees. The exercise is performed by taking a sidestep a few inches in length.

Ten to 15 reps should be executed with each leg.

The band can be positioned onto the body in the same way as when the sidestep was performed. A regular squat can be performed from this position.

Knee to chest exercises is a great way to develop the muscles of the legs or abdomen. Attach one end of the resistance band to a foot. The other end should be in the hands and a planking position should be taken with the body. The knee on the side of the body with the band attached should be brought to the chest and then extended again.

Five to ten reps should be completed with each leg.

Take an end of the band in each hand. Next, step onto the band. A forward lunge can be completed from this position. Ten to fifteen reps should be one with each leg.

Place one end of the resistance band under one foot while positioned on all fours. The other end of the band should be positioned on the floor with both palms atop of it.

Push upward with the leg that has the resistance band attached to it.

The exercise starts on your back with both elbows on the ground. One end of the resistance band should be attached to each foot.

A cycling motion should then be performed.

Start on the back again. The band should be attached around the body at mid-thigh. From this position, the core should be lifted from the ground.

This exercise is done while lying on the side. The band should be wrapped around the thighs. The knees should then be flexed in a backward motion.

Step both feet onto the middle of the band. Hold one end of the band in each hand. Use the shoulders to raise the arms on both sides.

The band should be placed around both wrists. Both hands should be held over the head. Push arms outward.

The band should again be placed around the wrists. Various positions that include placing both hands in front of the chest and both hands at shoulder width can be used.

The purpose with each position is to pull the hands apart to work against the resistance supplied by the band.

Both hands should be placed behind the back. One end of the band in each hand. Pull upward on the band with the hand that is being worked.

Then switch and work with the other hand. Ten to fifteen reps should be enough.

Resistance bands are excellent for individuals in need of a quality exercise regimen but do not have access to a gym or heavy equipment.

Ask others you know to read the article. You just may find you have your pick of workout partners. Have you tried these exercises? Let us know in the comments!

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