What the Colors Mean With Resistance Bands
Resistance bands are used to help
tone and strengthen the entire body. They are inexpensive, ranging from
$6 to $20, and don't take up much space, so they can be used at home and
when traveling. However, the different colors and strengths of the
bands do not correspond to specific weights, unlike dumbbells and other
strength training tools.
Yellow
The
yellow bands are classified as light resistance. This means that they
are very stretchy, and it takes little effort to pull against them and
stretch them out. Light resistance bands are used for working areas such
as the shoulders and shins, where you don't need much resistance to
feel the muscle working.
Green
Green
resistance bands are medium resistance. These bands are less stretchy
and have more tension than yellow bands. Green bands are used for muscle
groups that need slightly more tension, such as the biceps or triceps.
Red
Red
resistance bands are medium to heavy resistance. They have a higher
level of tension than green or yellow bands and are harder to stretch.
Red bands are suitable for muscle groups that are larger, such as the
legs, chest and back, or for individuals who have been building muscle
strength.
Blue
Blue
resistance bands are heavy resistance. These are much more stiff than
red, green or yellow and do not provide as much stretch. Blue bands are
for those who are very strong, or for those larger muscle groups, such
as the legs, chest and back. These are also the bands to use when
working out with someone else--when two people pull against a band.
Black
Black
resistance bands have the most resistance. These are the hardest bands
to stretch and pull. Like blue bands, black bands are used for the large
muscle groups, such as the legs, or when working with others. Some sets
of bands come in all black and the level of resistance is not based on
color in these sets
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/145490-what-is-the-difference-in-colored-resistance-bands/#ixzz2092eVin0
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