"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." IF YOU'RE trying to gain muscle, your first instinct may be to head to the gym and hit the weight rack.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lifting heavy weights is not the only way to get stronger. Especially as you get older, it's important to ...

Looping a band around your thighs while doing side-by-side squats is no walk in the park — yes, I'm speaking from experience. But if there's one way to make your exercises more challenging without ...

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 ...

See how resistance bands can enhance your home workouts. From warm-ups to strength training and flexibility, learn how to use these to get better results. A few days later (or even the same day), I’d ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Seth Berkman Seth Berkman is a fitness writer. He incorporates testing into ...

A resistance band is a simple, yet versatile piece of equipment—and something every runner should have at home. These small, compact, and affordable bands can turn up the burn on any workout, ...

Most resistance bands are made from latex and rubber (or some combination of the two) and use plastic parts for accessories ...

Is resistance training part of your routine? If not, it should be. The American College of Sports Medicine and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention both recommend that healthy adults ...