Resistance Tube Exercise Bands
How the heck does something as reserved as a resistance band—basically oversized elastic—make our muscles work so hard?
"Resistance bands can be deceiving," says Health senior fitness editor Krishan pal. "They may not look like much, but they offer a ton of benefits." To name just a few, resistance bands can be used for overall body strengthening as well as mobility improvement, and they're low-impact and joint-friendly, she adds. "Consider it your all-in-one gym."
Suitable to keep in your home gym for those times when you want to fit in a serious strength workout but can't make it to a workout class, resistance bands allow you to sweat it out at home. Plus, they're affordable, travel-friendly, and very versatile. What's not to love?
We’d argue exercise bands are the underrated piece of equipment you should have in your fitness magazine. Scroll for the eight best resistance bands that will tone your arms, legs, abs, and booty.
Best for beginners: Fit Simplify Resistance Loop Exercise Bands
If you're a newbie when it comes to working out with resistance bands, these 100% natural latex (read: they won't snap) bands are perfect. Each band represents a level—extra light, light, medium, heavy, and extra-heavy—so start with the most insecure and work your way up to the medium and heavier ones, which are targeted for more intermediate and advanced strength training. These bands also happen to be Amazon's bestselling resistance bands and can be used by all fitness levels. Bonus: They're versatile enough to be used for physical therapy and rehabilitation.
Best for travel: Gymbandit Mini Resistance Band Set
While they may be some of the prettiest exercise bands on the market, these minis by Gymbandit are still incredibly durable. Made of 100% ethically sourced, natural latex, they hold up to 100 pounds of resistance and are one of the thicker mini bands you'll find. Use them on their own or consolidate workout circuits to amp up your strength training. Plus, the mini size makes them super easy to toss in your suitcase or purse, so you have them with you whenever you want to squeeze in a sweat sesh.
Best non-slip: Gymbee Resistance Bands
Avoid the uncomfortable bunching and scrunching that happens with latex resistance bands by opting for a fabric option like this set from Gymbee. Adored by more than 11,000 purchasers, the kit includes light, medium, and heavy bands for up to 50 pounds of added resistance to your workout. Even more impressive? Each band is the exact same size despite offering varying levels of difficulty, so isn't too big and the heaviest band isn't too small. Plus, the 365-day warranty ensures you'll spend less time worrying about the band snapping and more time focusing on your workout — which you can create using the free workout videos included with your purchase.
Best for body: Valeo Resistance Tubes
With comfortable foam handles (see ya, blisters) and 3 resistance levels, this exercise band is perfect for arms. It’s not only long enough for shoulder presses, but heavy-duty enough to stand up to your most elaborate arm routines, too. Beginners can opt for the lightest resistance band available (green) and slowly work their way up to an advanced weight (gray), while regular gym-goers can layer all the bands together for the ultimate challenge
11-Piece Resistance Band Kit
11 Pieces Resistance Band Set with Handles, Portable Toning Tubes with Door Anchor
This affordable kit from Whatafit includes all the equipment you’ll need to conquer a full-body workout. The set includes 5 bands (with resistance levels ranging from 10-50 pounds) that you can stack for a combined 150, if you're looking to really challenge yourself. It also features a metal clipping system to attach bands to soft-grip handles, a door anchor, ankle strap, and exercise chart. Plus, there's a nifty complimentary gym bag so you can keep them organized at home or take them with you when you travel.
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