will using resistance bands to workout most closely replicate a workout I'd get with a kettlebell? I was advised not to use a kettlebell
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No, it will not. Kettlebells are a ballistic form of exercise, which targets the entire body, particularly the posterior chain muscles. I have worked with kettlebells for the past 5 years and they are one of the safest, efficient, and effective forms of working out I can recommend. Even my wife, with fibromyalgia has benefitted from using them. Bands, depending on your health situation will provide some benefit, but does not have the ballistic effect (which means "accelerating weight into free space"), which triggers fast twitch muscle fibers and recruits the central nervous system. If you are new, get proper instruction and prepare for a life changing exercise you can do into old age. If you want to watch some videos of trained professionals showing proper form, look on YouTube for Steve Cotter and Mike Mahler.
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It depends on your condition. When I first did this workout, I used a 7-pounds kettlebell. One month later (when I got stronger), I upgraded to 8 pounds. Now after an year, I used 10 pounds.
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I purchased this for my daughter-in-law and she has not tried it with resistance bands. However, I do note on the Lifeline website that they have a resistance band kit to go with this unit. Might try that.
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Changing resistance is simple, just twist. The easy settings are very light. Post surgery I started out light but found I quickly went to medium to higher and if anything, there's not a really heavy setting. It's great for endurance and even speed but heaviest resistances may be a bit lighter than you might have hoped. You can work up a sweat but this won't replace weight machines to build muscle. This machine will build endurance and improve flexibility in the knees and hips if done properly.
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I've just ordered one but have had similar machines in the past. You can basically do "pistol squats" and get just as good of a workout as you can with a leg press machine (which I use all the time at the gym too).
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It depends on the resistance you select. Most importantly, you will tone your leg if you follow the instructions.
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I never did kettlebells before this. If you have not exercised you might have to make adjustments and start with light kettlebells. I am in my late 50's and quickly moved up into 15 lb. kettlebells. I think it depends on what level of weights you are used to.
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I prefer The Skogg System and dvds by Sarah Lurie, Lauren Brooks, and Andrea DuCane. These are serious kettlebell workouts. There are a lot of dvds that are aerobics using a kettlebell. I would also recommend instructional dvds by Pavel Tsatsouline and The Great Kettlebell Dvd. These dvds will show you how to do the exercise but it's up to you to create a workout. Some workout samples are available on YouTube if you want a demonstration before buying.
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I would recommend you get to the point of being able to do one, but it may still work. I could only do 1 or 2 when I got it. The bands that come with it gives a lot of resistance so it probably will work.
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Doesn't matter, I uses the bands for one week with p90x and every single bad I used snapped. They hurt when they went too lol. Pull up bar sags after 2 weeks of use but it made it to the end of the 90 day period
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Hi. I bought what I found was similar to what was used at the Physical Therapy place I went for my shoulder and back injury. I like the tubes better than the bands. My husband built me a workout station at home that allows me to move the bands to different levels on the board for different exercises. I can do leg and arm exercises in one location, standing or sitting.
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I have just started using the bike... and I find that if I just don't use any of the aerobic options and just stay steady with it at one, it's okay. I don't believe you can get the resistance any lower, but you can build up your strength using level 1 until ready to start using the workout aerobic trainers. I don't choose anything... when I get on the bike I just start to petal... and let it stay neutral like I'm on a level terrain track. I can only do 10 min at a time right now.
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Most definitely. No reason why you couldn't do curls or shoulder presses as you don't need a ton of space. These bands are the best I've ever used.
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yes. either bands or free weights. i find weights easier than the bands to use. you can start with something relatively light and buy more as you get stronger.
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No - this does not offer as much resistance as the gym models. You'll only notice if/when you are in decent shape (which I am on occasion) & it is the only thing I'd change about this elliptical. I still get a decent workout though & for the price, this machine has held up very well for over 4 years.
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Depends on the brand, shouldn't make any difference in exercising though. If you are using a flat palm grip on the bell where a raised notation affects your hand, you should always be able to rotate the bell and use the back side.
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If you don't already have it, the agility ladder is really needed to get the most out of the drills. Dumbbells vs. bands is more personal preference. I've used both, but prefer the greater freedom that dumbbells provide. Depending on the exercise, sometimes the bands can feel awkward but they do provide great resistance and just as good a workout in my opinion. It's good if you have the chin-up bar too, but if you don't (or can't do chin-ups yet) there are alternate exercises with the dumbbells/bands to work the same muscle groups. Great set of workouts... LOVE Shaun T. Happy exercising!