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. THE GREAT RESISTANCE BAND SHORTAGE OF 2020 Why COVID-19 Made This Exercise Gadget a Hot Commodity
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 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!
Your Halloween Movie Hit List
‘Carrie’ — Released in 1976, this freaky flick was adapted from a Stephen King horror novel. We do not want to give too much away, but let us just say it involves religion gone wrong, supernatural powers, and the most terrifying prom of all time. ‘The Exorcist’ — Demon possession takes center stage in this nightmarish 1973 hit. Linda Blair stars
As Brian mentioned in the cover of this newsletter, scary situations do not last. This pandemic will end, just like Halloween night passes each year. On an even smaller level, horror movies are a great example of here-and-gone scares. They might freak us out for an hour or two, but as soon as the lights come up, the spookiness disappears. Maybe that is why so many people love watching them during the Halloween season. If you are a horror movie buff or just want to dabble in the macabre world of werewolves, vampires, and ax murderers this fall, you cannot go wrong with these Halloween classics. ‘Friday the 13th’ — No Halloween movie list would be complete without a mention of this famous series of slasher films! There are 12 “Friday the 13th” films total, but the original 1980 flick tells the bloody story of a murderer let loose on innocent camp counselors. ‘Halloween’ — Another famous franchise, this series of 11 films is a Halloween mainstay. The first in the series came out in 1978 and stars Jamie Lee Curtis as a hysterical babysitter being pursued by her child charge- turned-murderer and mental patient. ‘Scream’ — This creepy story follows a high school student named Sidney as she attempts to escape a Halloween killer dubbed “Ghostface.” Does it get more classic than that?
as Regan, a 12-year-old girl who just might be possessed by the devil, and the church attempts to intervene with disastrous results.
Of course, if lighthearted Halloween movies are more your thing, “Hocus Pocus” and “Ghostbusters” are always great picks, too! For a more modern classic, try Jordan Peele’s “Get Out.”
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