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  • June 13, 2011 at 8:56 am #73764
    Exercise/Resistance Band

    Came across this DIY physio yoga thingy, Its really just a big old rubber band but ideal if you cant get physio or not as often as you like. Was actually given to my mum to work on her shoulder problem caused by lifting me :? She managed to wangle one in a lighter strength for me and it has been fab. its amazing how good it feels. just a couple of basic movement exercises with the right resistance, its like having muscles that actually work :lol:

    EXERCISE 1
    tie to a grab bar and when facing band pull an end in either hand past your body as much as you can.

    Exercise 2
    sitting in a chair- hook band under foot and with one end of band in each hand gently pull up then push down to strech ankles.

    Exercise 3
    lie down(I used vent for this one) hook under foot again and gently pull up leg and then gently guide it back down to flat. push down or do little circles with feet.

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    Ideal for exercise, pilates and yoga, in order to increase muscle strength, tone and endurance, increase bone mass and aid fat loss. Also ideal as replacement bands for EA Sports Wii Active game. They can also be used for rehabilitation programs following injury.

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    June 14, 2011 at 10:48 am #80733
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    Ah, the Thera-Band! It’s a useful piece of kit, I’ve been using them for a while now. A physio gave me a whole list of exercises.

    It’s well worth bearing in mind that there are different strengths of band available, which will be suitable for different people. And they come in many lengths.

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    June 14, 2011 at 2:07 pm #80734
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    Owwww might have to look into these. I have the wheelchair dvd exercise program, it is still in its box, gathering dust sitting beside the freeview box making me feel guilty :oops:

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    June 20, 2011 at 8:43 pm #80735
    Re: Exercise/Resistance Band

    It’s well worth bearing in mind that there are different strengths of band available, which will be suitable for different people. And they come in many lengths.

    yep… I have been using the lighter (red) one for arms only and the slightly stronger green one for legs. Mine doesn’t have handles but I’ve been told that you can get handles which would be much better for the leg exercises as the rubber does cut into fingers a bit when its pulled tight. And it does tend to sting if it slips out your hand and slaps you on the leg :lol: .

    cat :D

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    June 21, 2011 at 8:09 am #80736
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    @catatude wrote:

    … And it does tend to sting if it slips out your hand and slaps you on the leg :lol: …

    It can also cause a fair amount of pain when it catches the hair on one’s arms or legs or chest. Though I presume this is mostly a man problem. ;)

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    June 23, 2011 at 5:39 pm #80737
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    @petered wrote:

    @catatude wrote:

    … And it does tend to sting if it slips out your hand and slaps you on the leg :lol: …

    It can also cause a fair amount of pain when it catches the hair on one’s arms or legs or chest. Though I presume this is mostly a man problem. ;)

    :lol: :lol: an extreme sport. hairy resistance band training

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    July 11, 2012 at 7:51 am #80738
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    Think you need a pile of weights to get in shape? Snap out of it and grab an exercise band instead. This portable piece of equipment may be even more effective than a set of dumbbells, because it improves strength and balance.

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    July 11, 2012 at 9:47 am #80739
    Re: Exercise/Resistance Band

    Only just noticed this thread now.

    I was given a yellow theraband by the physio I am currently seeing to try and strengthen my arms. Light weight, you can do as much as you feel able and it can be tied on to things to you for leverage etc.

    I take it the colours are the different strengths? I didnt know that as thought they were all the same.

    Happy exercising everyone :D

    Gill

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    July 11, 2012 at 10:03 am #80740
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    @miracle77 wrote:

    Happy exercising everyone :D

    Gill

    Happy??? What you drinking?? [and pass some over :lol: ]

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