Strength Band Training

by Phil Page, Todd Ellenbecker

Strength Band Training shows you how to maximise strength, speed and power in the gym, at home, or on the road. With more than 160 exercises and pre-defined fitness and sport-specific workouts, the book shows you why strength bands are the ultimate tool for targeting, isolating and developing every major muscle group.

Genres: Nonfiction, Fitness

224 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2004

Reviews

[Diane Hernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Using a simple set of strength bands, Strength Band Training provides exercises for all the major muscle groups. All exercises include pictures. There are also variations and progressions included with every exercise. Some require a chair, an exercise ball or a small foam block to complete.

There is a special section with eighteen older adult exercises. Most are done seated and can be performed while watching television from an upholstered chair. They are intended to strengthen the senior’s body enough to move on to the other exercises in the book. There is also a section for exercising after injury.

Strength Band Training is as effective as weight machines when done correctly. This book is like having your own personal trainer at home 24/7. As a matter of fact, my former trainer used some of these exact same exercises with me using a weight machine at my gym. I have also done some of these exercises during physical therapy after surgery using bands.

It appears that this book is written for personal trainers and physical therapists to use in their work. There is no fluff here. Just a short overview with a picture of the muscles involved precedes the exercises for each muscle group. However, a regular person like me or you can cut out the middleman and become their own personal trainer using this book. Save the time and money for the trainer and even the gym! Get fit by exercising effectively with this excellent book and some inexpensive strength bands. 5 stars!

Thanks to Human Kinetics and Edelweiss+ for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

[Stan Dunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was drawn to resistance band training as part of my physical therapy after spinal cord surgery. The work I did with the PT was very routine and not so interesting.

Then came COVID-19 and we were stuck at home and the PT facility closed. I got instructions from the PT on how to continue my work. I immediately went out and bought a series of bands and scoured the internet and especially YouTube for further routines to improve my program.

This is an excellent book for anyone interested in expanding their fitness program using resistance bands, or if you are already using resistance bands, the breadth of the exercises will surely complement anything you are currently doing.

I especially liked the circuit training for the fitness section which included circuits for the upper and lower body and a core circuit. For each exercise, there is a detailed explanation, a variation, and technique tips; also in some cases, there are training tips.

I am not quite sure whom the book was written for. The average user is probably not interested in the names of each of the muscles that are exercised, nor is she interested in the citations to the literature. Someone in PT or Sports Medicine might be interested is such, but I glossed over it.

The photography and descriptions are excellent and this book is imminently usable by the average fitness enthusiast. Resistance band training is a cost-effective way of staying fit while sheltered in place and I only wish I had found this book sooner.

I recently received 'Strength Band Training' as an ARC and I am voluntarily leaving this review.

[Birgir Pétursson · Rating 5 out of 5]

High level book about strength training with bands

Read this book to get more knowledge to make a full year strength training program. Found good number of exercises that I will use.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is comprehensive book on the use of a relatively inexpensive home gym workout. It uses resistance instead of weights and is just as effective. The chapters are divided into various sports and the muscle groups that need to be strengthen for that sport. It's well written and has wonderful illustrations. The exercises can be done anywhere, home, office and even in motels during vacation or business trips. Over 160 exercises, at least one for most muscled in the body. Especially useful for people recovering from injuries or surgery. Often recommended by doctors and PT specialists. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

[Sonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good for resistance bands exercises

[June · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love that there are a lot of pictures that really help with doing the exercises. Like that even variations on a move have a picture.