New tool & usage- adding stretch bands to your workout

I was first introduced to stretch bands as means of alternate strength training during my swimming career about 7 years ago.

Like big rubber bands, these training tools can be used in a variety of ways during exercising. Because of their variety and ease, stretch bands make for a great travel companion.

I've been hunting for awhile to create a good post about exercising while traveling, and stretch bands have definitely proven to be a great tool to keep fit on the go. Because stretch bands work of the resistance of your own body, they are especially great to use for anyone with an injury, handicap, or new to exercising.

They're also quite inexpensive, and mold to different routines as your ability changes. One new blog that caught my eye this week had a great feature on stretch bands, including a video with different usages as well.

I highly suggest any readers who aren't familiar with the use of stretch bands to check out the video or this link which shows some typical exercises using stretch bands with handles on end.

Here is a link to an Amazon.com page selling stretch bands with handles, and here at yogaaccessories.com is another great place to order stretch bands at a great price.