No matter whether it's on the internet or in a real gym, we've all seen resistance bands. However, they come in a rainbow of colors, varying lengths, and even different positions in each person's hand, leaving us all a bit confused. With so many resistance bands out there, which one is right for me?



To get the most value and easy-to-use resistance band, you need to choose the one that best suits your needs, starting with weight, length, and structure.


1 Resistance Band Shape Types
Based on the shape of the resistance band, there are mainly three types of resistance bands on the market: strip bands, loop bands, and ropes (long cylindrical ropes).


Therapeutic Resistance Bands: Approximately 120cm long and 15cm wide, with no handles, open at both ends, and not forming a closed loop. Application areas: rehabilitation training, posture correction, balance training, functional training, warm-up training, etc.


Loop Resistance Band: It is also a popular resistance band, used more for butt and leg training. Sizes vary, from 10-60cm. Application areas: butt and leg training, support training for strength exercises (such as providing support in pull-up training).

Rope Resistance Band: The ends of the rope resistance band have adjustable loops, which can be paired with various shaped handles. It is approximately 120 cm long and has a diameter that varies. Application areas: rehabilitation, body shaping, strength training, and functional training.

For yoga users or rehabilitation users, the thin and wide straps are more suitable. For users who use various resistance bands for muscle building and shaping, the longer, thicker strip resistance bands are more flexible to use. For the powerful athletes who use resistance bands frequently, the round cylindrical resistance bands (with fabric wrapped) are the best choice. 2 Resistance Bands with Resistance Values Resistance bands are usually marked with resistance values in pounds or kilograms, 1 pound equals 0.45 kilograms. During exercise with resistance bands, the main purpose is to use the resistance of the resistance band to increase the exercise load for our movements. How do you check if the resistance band in your hand is suitable for you? You can follow the following method for testing. During resistance band training, if you can't complete a movement in 8-10 times, it means that the resistance band is a bit too much for your current stage, and you should choose a resistance band that is more suitable than its resistance. The resistance should be about 40%-50% lower than the most suitable. If you can easily complete more than 10-12 times of the movement during training with the resistance band and have no obvious fatigue, it means that your current resistance band is a bit small, and you should choose a resistance band that is about 40%-50% less resistant than the current one.