Resistance tubes are one of the simplest yet most effective exercise accessories you will find. In fact, they have quite a few things going for them:
•Durable. Resistance tubing is made, generally, from latex or some other very pliable yet very durable material. This means that you can do all sorts of exercises with resistance tubes. Whether standing on the tube, wrapping it around a railing or exercise bar, or using it with an exercise partner, as long as you are using it safely and correctly, your resistance tube should last for years with no trouble.
•Versatile. This is one of the top advantages of resistance tubes. They can not only help burn fat and build muscle, but they can work on almost every major muscle group in your body, as long as you know how to use them. People use resistance tube sets to work on their triceps, chest muscles, shoulders, back, stomach, core, thighs, and many other muscles in both the upper and lower body. They can be used for strength training, Pilates, or even physical therapy when recovering from surgery or injury.
•Affordable. Resistance tubes can cost as little as $8-$10 when bought individually (or $20-$25 for very strong tubes). To make them even more affordable, you can buy your resistance tube as part of a set or kit. These often include tubes of varying resistance levels (or strengths) that can be switched to a single set of handles. They may even contain a DVD or exercise guide to give you workout ideas, or can include additional exercise materials, such as Pilates balls, exercise bands, and other items.
•Portable. Of course, a lightweight and flexible exercise tube doesn’t take up much space, and so it is portable. But the particular advantage of their size (besides being easy to store) is that resistance tubes can also be used at work. Just keep one in your desk drawer and do a few minutes of exercise for your morning and afternoon breaks and at lunch. Just ten minutes of resistance tube work will help you tone muscle in no time.
