Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Resistance bands are ...

When it comes to working out, it’s all too easy to buy into the old adage of “go big or go home.” Lifting heavy dumbbells, doing intense kettlebell swings, or buying an expensive pass to Pilates may ...

Psst, you don't need heavy weights to have an effective workout--you just need a band. Resistance bands are portable, inexpensive, versatile, and most importantly, functional. A 2021 study published ...

The fitness equipment industry generates billions annually selling specialized machines that ultimately perform simple functions: creating resistance against muscle contraction. Resistance ...

Dumbbells are often the first thing people reach for when doing strength training. But resistance bands are actually my go-to piece of equipment. Why? They are inexpensive, versatile and easy to ...

Which resistance bands are best? Sometimes, you can’t make it to the gym for a workout, or you don’t have the physical space at home for a weight machine. Resistance bands are a great way to have a ...

There’s a reason resistance bands show up in nearly every gym bag, warmup routine, and PT session: They work. The best resistance bands—unassuming loops and tubes that can make bodyweight workouts ...

Psst, you don’t need heavy weights to have an effective workout—you just need a band. Resistance bands are portable, inexpensive, versatile, and most importantly, functional. A 2021 study published in ...