07/02/2020
Resistance bands are designed for years of use, however, like all your gym equipment (and really anything in life), misuse and overusing them can cause them to deteriorate at an alarming rate. Essentially, if you look after them, they’ll look after you! 🍑
🍑 You’ll find that a lot of resistance band-related exercises will call for you to position the band around your feet, that’s why it’s so important to make sure you’re wearing non-abrasive trainers, to prevent wear and tear on your bands.
🍑 It’s vital to remain sensible with your bands, only stretch them as far as you have to, and if you feel them start to become overstretched, try using a looser band to get the stretch you want. The longer you overstretch them, the higher the risk becomes of them snapping mid exercise, causing harm to both you, and anybody around you.
🍑 When you put something soft (your resistance band) around something hard (a pole, bench, etc.), and force is created, the soft object will always come out worse for wear. If you place a soft cloth between your band and your hard surface, you’ll keep your band healthy and happy, and stretching for years!
🍑 Before starting every workout session, it’s best to check your bands for any wear, rips, or holes. If there is any damage, no matter the size, it’s best not to use them until they’ve been fixed or replaced, as even a minor rip can suddenly turn into a big problem with a single stretch.
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