The Benefits of Exercises Using Resistance Bands On The Isawall
Exercises using resistance bands have been around for decades. Unlike many free-weight and machine oriented resistance exercises, resistance bands become more difficult to move the further one stretches them. This can allow one to do movements similar to those done with dumbbells, barbells, or machines, albeit with the opposite effect in terms of resistance. This element of training with resistance bands makes them an excellent option for incorporating into one’s workouts.
When engaging in exercises using resistance bands, the person doing them must often find a source of attachment with which to connect the bands. Certain exercises require a high attachment point for the resistance bands, some require a mid-level attachment point, and some require a low attachment point close to the ground. This is one area where the Isawall offers a unique benefit for anyone utilizing resistance bands in their workouts.
The Isawall is designed to allow for numerous attachment points all along the vertical plates that makeup the wall. This allows easy and quick changes to be made not only based on the exercise being performed, but also provides for quick and easy transitions between users when height differences exist between two or more people. The result is a quick and efficient transition, whereby the bands attachment point can be customized both for the exercise to be performed, as well as the individual height of the person doing the exercise. An example of this principal can be illustrated with the standing chest press exercise using resistance bands. The first person doing the exercise may be taller and also wish to target more the lower pectoral region of the chest. Because of this, he or she would wish to attach the bands at a higher insertion point on the Isawall with a downward angle during movement. Let’s consider immediately after that exercise a much shorter person wished to the same exercise but target the upper chest region. The second person could adjust in seconds the attachment points for the resistance bands and be ready to proceed with their exercises. This principal makes workouts ideal for friends, couples, or small group workouts, as it minimizes time in between exercises to prepare for the next user.
Exercises using resistance bands are a great way to challenge muscles, and the Isawall has the ideal structure and apparatus to facilitate quick and easy changes between exercises. The Isawall can support hundreds of pounds of resistance and can be customized for your needs.
Paul Owens is a personal trainer in the Cleveland area. He is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the National Council on Strength and Fitness. He is also a Corrective Exercise Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He can be reached at http://www.clevelandpersonaltraining.com.
