Thera Band Review

!±8± Thera Band Review

I started using something a few years ago called Thera Bands because of advice I received from a friend of mine who happened to be a physical therapist. This friend noticed that my hips lacked the same amount of strength that the rest of my body had.

The first thing I noticed about the Thera Band is that it is very lightweight. I actually liked the fact that I could put the Thera Band in my pocket and take it to the gym with me. This band is great for resistance and stretching exercises. All you have to do to use this band is place it around your thighs for a good stretch or you could place them around your ankles and pull each leg in the opposite direction of the other leg for a great resistance exercise.

The Thera Band comes in a range of colors used to determine its resistance. As follows:

1. Yellow is thin
2. Red is medium
3. Green is heavy
4. Blue is really heavy
5. Black is special heavy
6. Silver is the heaviest

I have learned that as you start with the one that is most comfortable for you, as you improve in your muscle strength and endurance you simply move to the next band then the next, this is how you measure your progress.

You can use the Thera Band in many exercises. Thera Bands can help the muscles work more easily together. In no time, I felt strength in my hip area, which I felt, improved my running performance. I also like the fact that they can be used almost anywhere. I often use them as I watch a television program, I remembered thinking once, 20 minutes has gone by and I achieved an excellent resistance workout.

I have also learned some things that are definite do's and don'ts about using the Thera Band:

Do:
• Warm up before use
• Make sure you maintain correct posture
• Remember to breath normally, be mindful of this because it's easy to hold your breathing in when using this
• Make sure you use controlled movements for the best resistance
• Be sure to maintain the natural width of the Thera Band
• Remember to stretch when you're done

Don'ts:
• Do not use oil with this product; it will cause the band to slide
• Do not have an arc or bend your wrists
• Do not hold in your breath
• Do not continue to us this band if you feel pain of any kind

I really cannot say that I had any negative experiences from using the Thera Band other than it leaves you smelling like rubber. Overall, I think it is a good product.