Resistance bands: versatile, travel friendly, and most importantly?extraordinarily effective. These little guys are cheap, compact, and super travel-friendly. In fact, I’m never without at least one band at all times; whether it be wrapped around my wrist, stuffed in my back pocket, or floating in the depths of my gym bag. For many of us, these are the perfect pieces of workout equipment that suit our on-the-go schedules, and will create a burn that will make you question your gym membership.
When it?s time to pack for your next trip, throw in a pack of mini bands and a ½ inch large band (Perform Better bands are my go-to!) into your bag and feel great knowing that you have all you need for a full-body resistance workout! Here are a few moves to try out circuit style, which will hit all major body parts while challenging your core strength and stability. Mini Band Circuit:
Perform 3-4 reps of each exercise
Select a band with a resistance that feels challenging, yet sustainable for the entire circuit. Feel free to alternate different resistances with each exercise. Savor the burn while maintaining proper form by using slow and controlled movements!
Squats: 20 squats

Slide band 2 inches above the knee and position feet so that they are parallel and shoulder width apart; shift weight into your heels and sit back into squat so that your quads are parallel to the ground. To rise, drive heels into the ground and pull upwards with your glutes, giving them a squeeze at the ...