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Sit-up and Push Up with Resistance Bands
Over
the last half-decade, exercise resistance bands and tubes have
changed the way we exercise. Thanks to the fun of workout toys
invented and inspired by Pilates, exercising is as enjoyable
as it is for children at the playground.
If you
one of those people who abhors, dreads or just does not like
doing push-ups or sit-ups, you are not alone. Many people suffer
from the same exercise-it is. Fortunately, alternative strength
training equipment such as resistance bands and tubes makes
these exercises fun, easy and painless to execute.
Sit Ups
the Resistance Band Way
Using erect posture, sit on the floor with your legs extended
in front of you. With your feet shoulder's width apart, position
the resistance band in the arch of your feet. Holding the resistance
band at your waste, pull on the resistance band while contracting
in your abdomen muscles. Try to use your core to sit-up opposed
to neck, back or legs. (Repeat 10 Ð 20 repetitions.)
(Resistance band with a hand grip and stir ups are the best
resistance equipment to use for sit-ups)
The Resistance
Mini Tube - Push Up
To intensify or take the boredom out of pushups, wrap the resistance
band around your back and one time around your hand. When you
push up it will add a little intensity/resistance to your workout.
For instance, your chest and shoulder biceps should be able
to feel any resistance.
Depending
on an exerciser's level, these push-ups should be executed accordingly.
Rookie exercisers should perform one to two sets of 10 to 15
repetitions. Advanced bodybuilders or weight trainers with a
minimum of three months training under their belt can do two
to three sets of 10 to 15 repetitions. |
