Resistance Band Workbook: Illustrated Step-By-Step Guide to Stretching, Strengthening and Rehabilitative Techniques

I'm not new to exercising, but I am new to resistance band training and this is a really good introduction. Last year I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was advised not to lift weights, since that can put undue stress on the heart, but to use resistance bands to build muscle instead. It's surprisingly effective: the day after my first resistance band workout, I was sore, which I did not expect. The book has very clear instructions, lots of photographs and instructions, plus it shows different techniques depending on what kind of resistance band you're using and whether you are using attachments.

bien, simplicité, pas besoin de gros matériel, on utilise toutes sortes d'élastiques selon les exercices et des tableaux d'entrainement .

This is a pretty comprehensive book that not only includes step-by-step instructions for each exercise, but exercise programs targeted to different needs as well. For example, there's a set of exercises the author recommends for anyone who walks or jogs a lot. The exercises are intended to balance your workout by focusing on your core and upper body. Similarly, the book includes sets of exercises targeted to help with pain and medical issues, such as arthritis, knee pain and injuries, and back pain. I found this extremely helpful since I've been suffering from shoulder pain for years and want to safely strengthen my upper body. As a few other reviewers mentioned the book features exercises that use two types of bands: the simple flat band and the tubular kind with handles. I did end up buying both types. The book also includes several warmup exercises and stretches--though you'll find them in the back of the book, which is a little out of order IMO.

The book shows how to do resistance band exercises and groups exercises for various sports and conditions. You can add or subtract exercises from your programme as you wish. Some exercises are shown with flat rubber bands and some with rubber cords that have handles l use the cords with handles. In the comments I read some criticism about some exercises shown with bands and some with cords you can use cords for the band exercises by gripping the cord in a suitable place without using the handles. I don't use the rubber ball or dumbbell exercises. I find that the band\cord exercises are easier on the joints than dumbbells and probably better for people with arthritis.

I recently purchased this book, and unfortunately, it was a disappointment. The content is poorly presented, with black-and-white pages that don't add any value. Most of the exercises focus on small muscles, which makes it less useful, especially for beginners who need more comprehensive guidance. Overall, the book lacks practical utility, and I regret spending money on it. I highly recommend avoiding this purchase, as it doesn't offer much beyond basic exercises that don't target the key areas needed for effective training.