Just want to let everyone know that if you are looking for a cheap and easy alternative to the gym resistance bands are great! I just picked some up off of Amazon for $30 and boy am I sore. So far they are just as good as freeweights for me and much more convenient than driving to a gym. Here are the ones that I bought and thoroughly enjoy: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Mountain-Products-Resistance-Exercise/dp/7245456313/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1312767004&sr=1-3

Just thought I'd pass along the tip!

Gaither

What kind of exercises are you doing? Something from a video or personal trainer?

After I first got the lap band I did the gym thing for about a year so I had the basic movements down using free weights and machines. Once I got the resistance bands I kind of just started playing around with them trying to replicate the exercises I already knew. The particular bands that I purchased also came with a small brochure that gave some sample exercises. I'm sure there are also plenty of YouTube videos and other sources to find exercises as well. So far I am VERY pleased with my $30 purchase and the great thing is they all fit in one small bag that I can just pop in a drawer or the corner of my room!

I've been preaching about resistance bands on here before, not sure if many people know how effective they are. Considering how cheap they are, how many different exercises you can do, and they take up zero room....you really can't go wrong.

Just want to let everyone know that if you are looking for a cheap and easy alternative to the gym resistance bands are great! I just picked some up off of Amazon for $30 and boy am I sore. So far they are just as good as freeweights for me and much more convenient than driving to a gym. Here are the ones that I bought and thoroughly enjoy: http://www.amazon.co...12767004&sr=1-3

Just thought I'd pass along the tip!

Gaither

I just ordered some. Thanks for the suggestion!

I'm going to grab some, they sound awesome and perfect for my small apartment! Thanks for the suggestion

Now that swim season is over I have put aside the free weights and use the bands LOVE EM! I have a video with some excercises but also play around with them. I can also do the arm bands on my stationary bike-- it helps my balance also

I've been preaching about resistance bands on here before, not sure if many people know how effective they are. Considering how cheap they are, how many different exercises you can do, and they take up zero room....you really can't go wrong.