When it comes to working out, it’s all too easy to buy into the old adage of “go big or go home.” Lifting heavy dumbbells, doing intense kettlebell swings, or buying an expensive pass to Pilates may ...

Taking a break from exercise when you’re on vacation can do wonders for your mental and physical health. However, if you have to travel frequently for work, having to rely on hotel facilities can ...

We’ve all been there. It’s day 12 of a new health routine that seemed totally doable at the beginning, but now, it seems as appealing as a trip to the DMV. Maintaining the motivation you need to ...

Resistance bands are simply one of the best value pieces of kit a runner can have. They are usually very cheap to buy, versatile, easy to use in a variety of ways and barely take up any space - ...

The fitness equipment industry generates billions annually selling specialized machines that ultimately perform simple functions: creating resistance against muscle contraction. Resistance ...

While loop resistance bands are great (they're popular for a reason!), you can reap even more benefits from matching your resistance band to the area you want to hit, or the activity or workout you're ...

Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.

Free weights have loads of benefits when it comes to strength training, but resistance bands can offer an inexpensive and versatile way to hit both larger and smaller muscle groups at the same time.