If you don’t use resistance bands in your training already, here are 5 reasons to start implementing them today!
Reasons to Implement Resistance Band Training
Reason #1: Versatility
Develop your athlete’s speed techniques, upper body strength, lower body power, rotational strength and so much more with this one continuous looped band!
Reason #2: Control and Stability
Resistance bands allow athletes to learn how to control their bodies, which requires a “boat load” of stability and core engagement.
Why is this important? Think of how universal it is for athletes to be able to control movement. No matter the sport, timely control is demonstrated by your best athletes.
Reason #3: Variety
Sometimes coaches just have to change it up. Plus, with all of the competing stimulation for youth, they need some variety as well. Bands are a fun, effective way to train that also helps performance coaches add some variety in their programs.
It is an exciting tool that the kids love!
Reason #4: They’re Compact & Easy to Transport
Seriously, they can go anywhere! Resistance bands don’t take up a ton of space, and they aren’t heavy or hard to transport. Stick them in your trunk and use them in every session! (They are 100% TSA approved so you can even fly with them.) 😉
On a similar note, resistance band training requires little space. So if you are stuck in tight quarters, they are the optimal tool to bring more value to your training.
Reason #5: Results
You can literally feel the results immediately. Resistance bands allow athletes to dynamically move, have resistance and establish strong systemic bodies.
Bands allow athletes to improve posture, feel the correct mechanics and provide a range of resistance that challenges anyone who uses them.
If you are a performance coach and want to learn how bands can make your programs better, check out the IYCA Resistance Band Training Instructor Course today.
What are you waiting for? Train with bands today!
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About the Author: Julie Hatfield
Julie is the Executive Director of the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA). She grew up as an athlete and played collegiate softball at Juniata College. She currently owns and operates her own youth fitness business pouring into young athletes. Her areas of expertise are youth sport performance, youth fitness business and softball training/instruction. Julie grew up on a dairy farm and can challenge the best of the best in a cow-milking contest. 😉