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By Marguerite Ogle, About.com Guide to Pilates

Buying Exercise Bands

Saturday March 3, 2007
exercise bandsExercise bands, also known as resistance bands, stretch bands, workout bands etc. have been around for quite a while. They started out as rehab tools but have become mainstream in the fitness world .

Exercise bands are among the most portable, versatile and low tech pieces of exercise equipment one can have. For not much money you get good, adjustable resistance for both strength and stretch exercises. I've put together a brief buyers guide just to give you a heads up on things to look for when purchasing an exercise band.

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Flex bands at Stott Pilates, STOTT PILATES photography © Merrithew Corporation

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