Theraband Strength Exercise
This is a really good theraband workout for those that enjoy this piece of equipment. If you don’t have resistance bands an old pair of tights will do! Don’t forget that a lot of exercises can be modified to be done in sitting rather than standing. Resistance bands can be purchased from many online retailers. If you are unsure of what to buy contact Steph Travis.
If you’d rather read through each exercise, here are the written descriptions. These exercises are brought to you by the British Heart Foundation.
Lateral Raise
Stand up, place both feet on the middle of the resistance band and hold each end of it with your hands.
Raise both arms to the side, until they reach shoulder height, then return to your starting position and repeat ten times.
Squats
Place both feet on the middle of the resistance band and hold each end of it with your hands. Slowly bend your knees into a squatting position, then return to your starting position and repeat ten times.
Chest Press
Sit or stand and put the resistance band behind your back and hold each end of it. Stretch both arms out in front of your chest, then return to your starting position and repeat ten times.
Leg Press
Sit on a chair with your back straight. Place one foot in the middle of the resistance band and hold both ends of it with your hands. Bend your knee towards you, then straighten it back out in front of you before returning to your starting position and repeating with each leg ten times.
Bicep Curl
Sit or stand, place both your feet on the middle of the resistance band and hold each end of it with your hands. Raise your arms out in front of you to chest height, then return to your starting position and repeat ten times.
Seated Calf Press
Sit on a chair with your back straight. Place one foot in the middle of the resistance band and hold both ends of it with your hands.
Extend your leg and point your toes towards the ceiling, then point your toes forwards towards the ground.
Return to the starting position and repeat with each leg ten times.
Tricep Press
Stand up and place one end of the resistance band under the heel of one of your feet. Hold the other end of the band with both your hands, stretch the band so it runs behind your body and pull it above your head, then return to your starting position and repeat ten times on each side.