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Resistance bands are one of the most versatile strength-training tools out there.
Katie Thompson
They can be used to work pretty much every body part.
And they don’t put much pressure on your joints.
“Think about pressing a heavy dumbbell overhead and then quickly bending at the elbow to return to neutral.
For some people, that can be uncomfortable or cause problems over time.
They are super portable so they are good for anyone who travels,” she says.
To get the full benefits, Scharff suggests taking minimal breaks in between each exercise.
After each round and each circuit, rest for about 60 seconds.
Scharff recommends beginners try this workout two to three times a week to reap the strength-building benefits.
Modeling the workout below isTeresa Hui, a native New Yorker who has run over 150 road races.
There are lots of optionshere.
Bodyweight warm-up:
Circuit #1:Do each exercise for 45 seconds.
At the end of each round, do 10 jump squats.
Circuit #2:Do each exercise for 45 seconds.
At the end of each round, do 20 jump lunges.
Circuit #3:Do each exercise for 45 seconds.
At the end of each round, do 10 jump squats.
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ModelTeresa Huiis a native New Yorker who loves to do the impossible.
Once upon a time, she thought that running 2 miles was impossible.
Now, she has run over 150 road races.
