Resistance Band Exercises.

It is well known that it is often difficult to maintain some sort of regular fitness routine. Resistance bands are quite portable and offer a great alternative to using weights. In addition, they allow you to perform some simple yet effective exercises you can do with a resistance band when traveling. It keeps your muscles engaged while keeping your fitness goals on track.

Start with squats by placing the resistance band under your feet and hold the handles at shoulder height. Perform squats by bending your knees and lowering your body as if sitting back into a chair. Keep your back straight and chest up for proper form.

Include some lunges. Stand on the resistance band with one foot and hold the handles at your sides. Step back with the other foot into a lunge position, keeping your front knee at a 90-degree angle. Push through your front heel to return to the starting position and switch legs.

Move on to doing biceps curls. Begin by standing on the resistance band with both feet and hold the handles with your palms facing up. Curl your hands towards your shoulders, keeping your elbows close to your body. Slowly lower back to the starting position and repeat. Follow these with triceps extensions. Stand on the resistance band with one foot and hold one handle behind your head with your elbow bent. Extend your arm overhead, straightening your elbow. Slowly lower back to the starting position and repeat.

Don't forget to work out your shoulders by doing shoulder presses. Start by standing on the resistance band with both feet and hold the handles at shoulder height, palms facing forward. Press the handles overhead, extending your arms fully. Slowly lower back to the starting position and repeat. Move on to a chest press by anchoring the resistance band behind you at chest height, such as a door handle. Hold the handles with your palms facing down and press the handles forward until your arms are fully extended. Slowly release and repeat.  

Finish your workout by doing seated rows. Begin by sitting on the floor with your legs extended and loop the resistance band around your feet. Hold the handles with your palms facing each other and pull the handles towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Slowly release and repeat. Make clamshells your last exercise. Lie on your side with the resistance band looped around your thighs, just above your knees. Keeping your feet together, open your top knee as far as you can, then return to the starting position. Repeat on both sides.

When traveling resistance bands are a versatile and portable fitness tool that can help you stay in shape while traveling. Incorporate these exercises into your routine to keep your muscles engaged and your fitness goals on track, no matter where your adventures take you. Let me know what you think, I'd love to hear.