Resistance Band Exercises - Burning Fat

Most people are fully aware that a resistance band workout offers many benefits to include strengthening muscles, boosting stamina, and improving balance and flexibility; but what is unknown is that resistance band exercises also help to burn fat. With obesity at epidemic proportions, we see a growing number of people making lifestyle changes to lose weight and live a long, healthy life.

In addition to better diet and stopping unhealthy habits such as smoking and drinking, exercise is also imperative to losing weight and becoming healthy. Although resistance training is offered at most gyms, using tension bands creates a way for this type of training to be done effectively and within the home. After all, many people dealing with excessive weight feel uncomfortable walking into a gym so becoming dedicated to an at-home regimen is imperative.

With resistance band exercises, muscles are toned and strengthened but studies also show that fat is burned. The key is to use bands four to five days a week, alternating different areas of the body so no one area is exercised consecutively. The reason is that when using resistance, you want to work a part of the body one day hard so muscle breaks down and then give that part of the body a day or even two to rest, allowing muscle to rebuild even stronger.

To burn fat, you need a pair of resistance bands and 15 minutes set aside for your workout. Keep in mind that you need no more than 20 minutes when using resistance band exercises for strengthening muscles and burning fat. Workouts should be consistent and intense but also short if you want them to be effective, specifically for burning unwanted fat. Now, to build muscle mass, you would increase the time spent on workouts.

It is also important to know that if you decide to use resistance training, as a method of burning body fat and you are a beginner, never force your body. Instead, you want to use slow, controlled movements while keeping to a limited amount of time. Unlike other types of workout equipment, resistance bands offer greater intensity. Then, to switch the muscle group being worked, all you would do is change the way in which the bands are held. With dedication, you will notice an improvement in your body within a few weeks.

Patrick Migliore is a life sciences entrepreneur who's passions include health, fitness and nutrition, boating, good friends, and helping others achieve their fitness goals.