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One major issue with many bands is their material.
Set of multicolored fabric fitness bands on pink background.
Its like putting on a pair of Spanx, which is really uncomfortable, she explains.
In other words, since your range of motion is hindered, theyre not super effective.
The band rolls up and becomes very small and tight around the thighs, Summers adds.
This discomfort, she adds, can cause people to steer clear of exercises that could benefit them.
Im for sure one of those people, Summers says.
I dont enjoy putting that band above my knees and having it digging into my thighs.
Others are made of cloth fabric that is more durable and feels better against the skin than latex.
They can also be tied in a loop to work just like a mini-band.
Playing with placement also matters for comfort too.
You dont have to have the band above your thighs for it to be effective, Thompson says.
With a band you’re free to amp up the load simply by stretching it.
The more you stretch the band, the heavier the resistance becomes and vice versa, asSELF previously reported.
Bands require a lot more control and stability in the muscles and joints than dumbbells do, Doak says.
In sum, there are a lot of awesome perks to using mini-bands.
We asked six personal trainers to recommend the best resistance and mini-bands for folks with larger bodies.
Below, six awesome trainer-recommended resistance bands for exercisers in bigger bodies.
That extra length just makes it a little bit more accessible for plus-size people, Taylor explains.
Additionally, the band comes in a light resistance, making it ideal for beginner exercisers, she adds.
Fabric doesnt slide, doesnt roll, Taylor says.
It just fits a little bit better.
That also makes them more comfortable against skin.
The bands in this set range in resistance from 12 to 25 pounds.
