WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND

1)Train under guidance: Bands can quickly break if one doesn’t know how to use them. Initially, training under guidance is advised. 2)One-size- doesnt’-fit-all: Before buying, check that the length and strength suit your fitness levels. Without the right elasticity, the band can snap, causing injury. 3)Not for body builders: Resistance bands aren’t ideal

if serious muscle gain is your only goal. Their primary function is to increase muscle and joint strength. 4)You can’t do compound

exercises: Compound exercises, such as squats, deadlifts, bench presses, which impact multiple muscle groups, cannot be done with resistance bands. They should be done separately to ensure you’re working towards allround fitness.

PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/CESARAZPI Chelsea footballers Danny Drinkwater and César Azpilicueta undergo mobility training with resistance bands