Elastic resistance proven as good as expensive machines once again!

January 13, 2013

Quadriceps strength is important both in rehabilitation after knee injury, but also as a risk factor in developing knee osteoarthritis. Knee extension exercises are commonly prescribed to strength the quadriceps in knee patients; these exercises are co…

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Top 10 Academy Blog posts from 2012

January 11, 2013

Medically Supervised Exercise Program Significantly Improves Fitness and Mobility in Obesity Which is better for shoulder diagonals: Thera-Band or Dumbbells? Thera-Band Exercise and Foam Rolling help IT Band Syndrome in Runners The “Clam-Shell” Hip…

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As Featured in Oxygen Magazine…

December 10, 2012

Strength Band Training co-author Dr. Phil was featured in the December issue of Oxygen magazine, devoted to women’s fitness. The article, “Your Perfectly Portable Gym” featured 5 exercises that save time and provide a challenging workout for women using elastic tubing. You can purchase a copy of the full issue here.

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Can elastic bands provide enough resistance for muscle hypertrophy?

November 30, 2012

While more popular in the rehabilitation setting, elastic bands and tubing have been criticized for not providing enough resistance for muscle hypertrophy. This misconception persists despite several studies finding that elastic resistance is as effec…

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Is a novel movement pattern better than traditional exercise for shoulder strengthening?

November 29, 2012

NOTE: Sometimes I come across older articles that I haven’t written about on the blog, but I think they are very useful…here’s another one for you: One of the benefits of elastic resistance training is the ability to perform resistance training i…

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Older breast cancer survivors can benefit from resistance exercises

November 28, 2012

Older cancer survivors can suffer from sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle. This loss of muscle leads to muscle wasting, decreased strength, and functional limitations. Interestingly, breast cancer survivors are also more prone to falls (Winters…

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Can exercise benefit acute ankle sprains?

November 26, 2012

Ankle sprains are a very common injury, particularly among athletes and soldiers. Conventional treatment following acute ankle sprains usually consists of ice, immobilization, and a simple home exercise program. Dutch researchers performed a systematic…

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Exercise Ball versus Machine: Which is better for core training?

November 20, 2012

Exercise balls have been used for many years in fitness and therapy. Most popularly used to enhance core strength, the exercise ball provides an unstable surface that elicits more activation of the abdominals compared to a traditional abdominal crunch …

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Can Foam Rolling Increase Flexibility?

November 19, 2012

Many studies have shown that stretching is effective at increasing flexibility and range of motion (ROM); unfortunately, static stretching is also associated with immediate declines in performance. For that reason, stretching before athletic events has…

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How to prescribe elastic resistance exercise intensity: A new solution

November 13, 2012

One of the most important aspects of resistance exercise prescription is to provide the appropriate amount of resistance to the muscle. While traditional isotonic resistance exercise is usually prescribed using a percent of 1RM (maximum resistance to c…

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