Month: September 2022

Build full-body muscle and strength from home with our guide to the best resistance band exercises… Resistance bands are often dismissed as little more than warm-up or rehab tools, but when you know how to use them that can also be valuable additions to your strength training arsenal. “Resistance bands offer a flexible and affordable

Excellent for turning traditional moves into asymmetric exercises, the TRX RIP Trainer focuses the resistance on one side of your body Best for core and rotation TRX RIP Trainer £159.95 / trxtraining.eu Versatility: 4/5Band quality: 5/5Resistance range: 3/5OVERALL: 4/5 PROS: Excellent core training kit Ships with a workout guide CONS: One resistance included – medium

Although the Myprotein 11-Piece Band Set is lightweight and portable, this budget bundle offers loads of exercise versatility Best system on a budget Myprotein 11-Piece Band Set £34.95 / myprotein.com Versatility: 4.5/5Band quality: 4/5Resistance range: 3.5/5OVERALL: 4/5 PROS: Excellent value Enables loads of exercises CONS: Too light for low rep ranges No instructions or quick-start

The Body Power Mini Band set won’t give you a complete workout, but it can keep your muscles active when you’re glued to your computer Best for office workers Body Power Mini Band Set (set of four) £3.29 / fitness-superstore.co.uk Versatility: 3/5Band quality: 3.5/5Resistance range: 3/5OVERALL: 3.5/5 PROS: Lightweight and portable Effective for rehabilitation CONS:

The Amazon Basics TPE resistance band set is a great no-frills option for those looking for light resistance workouts or injury rehabilitation Best for stretching Amazon Basics TPE Resistance Band Set £8.84 / amazon.co.uk Versatility: 5/5Band quality: 3/5Resistance range: 3/5OVERALL: 4/5 PROS: Affordable and portable Drawstring carry case included CONS: Slightly sticky out of the

The Mirafit Resistance Band Set offers a wide range of resistance levels for both stretching and muscle building Best for seasoned trainers Mirafit Resistance Band Set £74.95 / mirafit.co.uk Versatility: 4.5/5Band quality: 4/5Resistance range: 5/5OVERALL: 4.5/5 PROS: Excellent range of resistance levels Robust-feeling CONS: Novices may struggle with traditional bands Plastic-heavy packaging Mirafit resistance bands

 The Myprotein resistance bands two-piece set is an excellent shout, especially for anyone who wants to amp up their lower-body training Best for lower body Myprotein Resistance Bands £14.85 / myprotein.com Versatility: 4/5Band quality: 4.5/5Resistance range: 2/5OVERALL: 4/5 PROS: Affordable tough bands Great for lower body CONS: No instructions or guides with bands Not great

The Eono fabric resistance bands are comfortable to use and are great for passively adding some extra resistance to squats and glute bridges Best for thigh training Eono Fabric Resistance Bands £14.99 / amazon.co.uk Versatility: 3.5/5Band quality: 4.5/5Resistance range: 3/5OVERALL: 4/5 PROS: Super-comfortable to use Excellent for thighs and bum CONS: Limited uses Fabric is

The Gymproluxe Band Bar Set is a clever setup that covers loads of exercises and is definitely better suited to upper body training Best for chest training Gymproluxe Band Bar Set Versatility: 4/5Band quality: 5/5Resistance range: 4/5OVERALL: 4.5/5 PROS: Excellent for chest and upper body Quick and easy to adjust resistance CONS: Limited lower-body benefit

With the TRX Bandit up to two bands can slide into each handle at a time, creating an easy-to-grip resistance band system with up to four resistance strengths Best for beginners TRX Bandit kit £69.95 / trxtraining.eu Versatility: 4/5Band quality: 4.5/5Resistance range: 3.5/5OVERALL: 4/5 PROS: Portable and lightweight Comfortable to use CONS: Won’t be for