Pilates Resistance Band Workouts
Resistance Band Exercises For Beginners
Floor-based Pilates Resistance band exercise for core and back.
Are you a Pilates beginner and never used a resistance band? Resistance bands are some of the best strength training equipment items you can use when just starting with exercises at home if you are a beginner. Using dumbbells and other weights can be a little scary when you are a beginner or over 50. Resistance bands are small, light, easy to use at home, cheap to buy, and versatile.
If you want to find the best resistance band workouts for the legs, hips, core, and arms, look no further. Our health and fitness expert Jodie, will explain why resistance bands should be part of your regular strength training routine for beginners or anyone over 50, or who may travel a lot. Jodie will show you how to use these versatile bands to tone up your legs, hips, buttocks, and arms!
They are soft to hold, and you can use them standing, lying, or in sitting positions with these toning exercises for the whole body. Resistance bands are different from weights, which can add more force to the joints, which may lead to injury if not supervised. For people over 50, resistance bands are very effective and safe for at-home workouts.
If you suffer from knee pain, resistance bands can help you strengthen the muscles around the knee joint. These Pilates resistance bands can add variety to your exercise routines at home and when you go away.
Resistance bands come in different levels and shapes. The right band is the one that lets you perform 12 to 15 repetitions in good form. If you lose your form before 10 repetitions, then pick a lighter band. If you can easily get to 15 or more repetitions, then choose a stronger resistance band. It’s great to have a few bands at home with different levels.
4 Easy Pilates Resistance Band Workouts
Full-body resistance and workout at home.
5 resistance band exercises for hips and legs.
Floor-based resistance band workout at home.
Standing resistance band exercises for hips.
You can do these Pilates resistance band exercises any time of the day. These are perfect Pilates workouts for beginners or anyone over 50. We recommend performing 12 to 15 with control and good breathing techniques for best results with Pilates exercises with resistance bands. If you are a beginner, you also have a choice to not use a resistance band, and only use your body weight with these Pilates workouts.
For all exercises keep your core engaged so you support your back. You can read more here about how to strengthen your core.
You can learn more about these Pilates resistance band exercises in Jodie’s live-stream Pilates online classes. Every week you will learn new Pilates workouts at home in Kevala Health’s online Pilates classes. Plus Jodie includes Pilates exercises with small balls, which is fun!
Jodie offers free 7 days with her live-stream Pilates and yoga online classes.
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