weights or resistant bands?

BlushHappySmile · Posts: 1

Hi all

Iam new to the forum so hope am doing this right lol,
I have loads of weight to lose, Iam 22st 6lbs Sad

and have started this week dieting and exercising. been using the gazelle cross trainer machine i bought last year. i have really flabby upper arms lol and wondering wot u all think is better dumb bells or resistant band. Hope you all can advice me. Iam really determind to do it this time so now i have found this site i will be able to chat to people just like me.
luv shaz xxxxx

LuckySmile · Posts: 566

From what I have read using weights in combination with resistance bands is your best bet. Resistance bands by themself have the problem of getting harder at the peak but by using them in combination with weights it levels off. I'll see if I can find the article for more information.

Heavenseventeen · Posts: 5

I'd like to know too. I was using weights first, but then I switched to bands and now I want to use weights again.

Ashton5 · Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 4:28 pm Post subject:

Hi there! I wouldn't advice any woman or girl to use weights in work outs, unless they're insignificant. The secret is to try to exercise as correct as possible every move as many times as possible. Your own body is the best counter-weight.

LuckySmile · Posts: 566

Light · Posts: 2026

Weight training is recommended to any person regardless of gender. The weight used should allow you to effectuate the exercise correctly and also put pressure on your muscles.