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The Great Resistance Band Shortage of 2020
WHY COVID-19 MADE THI S EXERCI SE GADGET A HOT COMMODI T Y THE GREAT RESISTANCE BAND SHORTAGE OF 2020
WHY ARE THEY SO IRRESISTIBLE RIGHT NOW? First and foremost, resistance bands are a great tool for home workouts. They’re light and fold easily, so they’re simple
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. in March, home workout equipment flew off the shelves almost as quickly as hand sanitizer and toilet paper. Resistance bands were one of the first things to become scarce. Even in May, The New York Times was still posting warnings on its exercise articles, citing “COVID-19 stock shortages” on resistance bands and explaining that “we expect problems to persist.” So, what exactly is a resistance band, and what makes it so special? If you’ve been wondering about them since they made the news, now’s your chance to find out. WHAT IS A RESISTANCE BAND? A resistance band is basically a giant elastic band used for strength training, physical therapy, and muscle rehabilitation. PT clinics stock them for their patients, but they’re often used in gyms and homes, too. The bands come in a variety of styles, sizes, and materials, but most are either basic circles or have loops on each end to be used as handles during workouts. They’re called resistance bands because they offer resistance when pulled, making them great for building muscle.
to store. They’re also useful for a variety of exercises. You can stand on one end of the band and grab the other to do biceps curls, for example, or pin it under your foot and grab both ends while lunging to make your workout more challenging. The possibilities are endless, particularly when combined with other equipment like dumbbells or a pullup bar. WHERE CAN YOU GET ONE? At the time of this writing, resistance bands are still out of stock in some places and selling out quickly everywhere. ResistanceBandTraining.com has high-end bands in stock, though, and Bodylastics.com is also a good source, as it gets shipments regularly and offers customer updates. The bands can range from $8 to over $80, though, so it never hurts to check Amazon or big box stores like DICK’S Sporting Goods for inexpensive options — you might even catch them on a restock day!
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