When people are investing in home exercise equipment , dumbbells are often the go-to pick. And while as a trainer I do enjoy using them, my favorite piece of equipment for strength workouts is actually a resistance band.

They are inexpensive, versatile and easy to transport. Plus, they can work larger muscles as well as smaller, stabilizing muscles. The various strengths of the bands mean versatility allowing you to customize your workout. Moreover, they help you build strength by prompting you to control your movements and resisting against the band's pull, and if you're injured, bands are typically the go-to tools professionals turn to for recovery.

When it comes to the benefits, studies show that elastic band resistance training improves balance and flexibility , and can fati

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