Resistance Band Workbook: Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Stretching, Strengthening and Rehabilitative Techniques Paperback – April 9, 2013

This is a very informative, 112 page book that explains more than several exercises and stretches to do with resistance bands. There are pictures with each and the book explains how to do each exercise properly and also variations and modifications in case you want to make the exercise a little more challenging or if you are not yet able to do it at the level they are showing.Almost all of the exercises are shown using just resistance tubes or bands, and either standing, sitting on a chair, or lying on a towel or (preferably) a mat. Some of them are done on an exercise ball. They could probably be done on another surface, but using the ball helps strengthen the core at the same time.After having done several stints in physical therapy for neck, elbow, wrist and lower back injuries and/or surgeries, I thought I would be familiar with every exercise in this book. However, there were several that I was not familiar with. It is actually exciting to see other variations to help keep things fresh, especially when you are in the early stages of recovery and you know it's going to be a while before you will ever be a "gym rat" again. Thanks for a well done, well rounded exercise routine!

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.

Exercise bands are hard to evaluate. As anyone that has used them knows, it depends on where you put your feet, and how you’re using them. 50 pound band from one manufacturer can feel like a 40 pound band from another . These definitely feel pretty close to the weight, but I feel they’re a little bit light in weight by 5 lbs or so. But I needed a heavier set than the max 50 pound set I have and these are doing the job. I would buy them again, I just have to keep in mind that they might be 5 pounds or so off. Or, it could just be how I’m using them!

The first section are a series of routines dedicated to various body regions or ailments to focus on ; the other hs!f is a list of exercises, each with photos

I keep asking myself why I paid $10 for this manual when the Therabands are so self explanatory. No instruction necessary. Be inventive and play around with them. It's more fun that way. But, if you prefer to be told what to do, this is the manual for you.

This book contains comprehensive resistance band workout instructions, but the contents seem out of sequence. Warm-up exercises are at the very end of the book! Whupdat? Workout routines containing sets of exercises are discussed at the beginning of the book, before the individual exercises are explained. The exercises themselves are in the middle of the book. Once you figure this out, you can start at the end of the book and work forward. This is a very good book once you figure out how to access the contents. So... Learn the warm-up exercises at the end of the book first. Take a look at the exercise routines at the front of the book next. Then go to the middle of the book to find the exercises that are included in the various routines. Now you can select the exercise routines from the beginning of the book that suit your needs and goals. Now get off your butt and start exercising! (Actually, you don't need to get off your butt. Most of the upper-body exercises can be done seated! Rah!)

I really like this book and use it all the time. It has a variety of routines from health issues like arthritis and back pain to conditioning for various sports like golf or running. Resistance training is great: no heavy equipment to worry about, can be done anywhere, and all that stretching really helps with body conditioning. This book is great for the beginner as well as the advanced and will be the only book you need. The only negative is that the book does not lay flat so I use bookmarks to go back and forth between the exercise list and the exercise itself.

I am into resistance band exercises. This book helps with each exercise. Only wish the photos were much clearer and in color.