This is the seventh and final exercise in our series detailing how to integrate NeeBooFit Resistance Bands into your yoga practice. Check our archives for the full sequence!
Adding NeeBooFit resistance bands to your yoga practice can sculpt your arms and add a new dimension of strength training for your whole body. Practice this series of poses first without the bands, then go back through the list and add them in. You will need your NeeBooFit Resistance Therapy Flat Bands and a X-Heavy or XX -Heavy Resistance Loop Band. Remember to try a few repetitions with a lighter band first, then determine if you need a heavier band. Choose a resistance that allows for 8-12 reps per side and fatigues the targeted muscles by the end of the set.
This exercise works the legs, butt, and shoulders.
Instructions
Use a NeeBooFit Resistance Flat Band in a light or medium resistance level.
Place band securely under your front foot with equal length on both sides.
Keep the front knee bent at 90 degrees.
Draw in your belly as you press your arms up, keeping your wrists straight.
For added difficulty, bend the knee as your lower your arms.
Tip: Maintain an upright posture throughout the set with tailbone pointing straight down.
This is the sixth exercise in our new series detailing how to integrate NeeBooFit Resistance Bands into your yoga practice. Check back each week for a new exercise in the series!
Adding NeeBooFit resistance bands to your yoga practice can sculpt your arms and add a new dimension of strength training for your whole body. Practice this series of poses first without the bands, then go back through the list and add them in. You will need your NeeBooFit Resistance Therapy Flat Bands and a X-Heavy or XX -Heavy Resistance Loop Band. Remember to try a few repetitions with a lighter band first, then determine if you need a heavier band. Choose a resistance that allows for 8-12 reps per side and fatigues the targeted muscles by the end of the set.
Leg Circles
This active stretch will lengthen your hamstrings and open your hips.
Instructions
Use a flat resistance band in xx-heavy resistance.
Lying on your back, hold one foot in the air and spread the band across the toes and hold it so your upper arms can touch the floor.
Then, draw large circles in the air with your foot, sweeping it across the body.
Keep a light grip on the band and relax your shoulders as you circle.
After circling both directions, hold the leg vertical, then slightly turn your leg inward before bringing it across the body.
Tip: This can be done daily to stretch the hips and hamstrings.
This is the fifth exercise in our new series detailing how to integrate NeeBooFit Resistance Bands into your yoga practice. Check back each week for a new exercise in the series!
Adding NeeBooFit resistance bands to your yoga practice can sculpt your arms and add a new dimension of strength training for your whole body. Practice this series of poses first without the bands, then go back through the list and add them in. You will need your NeeBooFit Resistance Therapy Flat Bands and a X-Heavy or XX-Heavy Resistance Loop Band. Remember to try a few repetitions with a lighter band first, then determine if you need a heavier band. Choose a resistance that allows for 8-12 reps per side and fatigues the targeted muscles by the end of the set.
Warrior 1 Tricep Extension
This exercise works the triceps, opens the chest, and stretches the hip flexors.
Instructions:
Using a flat resistance band in light or medium resistance level, place band securely under back foot.
Hold the band in the opposite arm of anchoring foot while reaching the other arm forward.
Keep your wrist straight on the working arm and the elbow pointing straight ahead.
Keep the tailbone pointed down, not tilted back.
Slowly raise and lower your arm, bending at the elbow.
Tip: Lengthen through both sides of your waist while lifting chest towards ceiling.
This is the fourth exercise in our new series detailing how to integrate NeeBooFit Resistance Bands into your yoga practice. Check back each week for a new exercise in the series!
Adding NeeBooFit resistance bands to your yoga practice can sculpt your arms and add a new dimension of strength training for your whole body. Practice this series of poses first without the bands, then go back through the list and add them in. You will need your NeeBooFit Resistance Therapy Flat Bands and a X-Heavy or XX-Heavy Resistance Loop Band. Remember to try a few repetitions with a lighter band first, then determine if you need a heavier band. Choose a resistance that allows for 8-12 reps per side and fatigues the targeted muscles by the end of the set.
Wide Angle Pose with One Arm Reverse Fly
This exercise works your upper back, core, and rear deltoids.
Instructions:
Use a flat therapy resistance band in medium resistance level.
Lean back slightly with abs drawn in and spine long.
Bend knees and place feet on floor balancing on your sit bones.
Hold band with arms straight out in front of chest.
Exhale as you straighten both arms out to sides squeezing shoulder blades together.
Keep shoulders down away from ears. Contract your abs while pulling back.
Tip: Modify by using one arm at a time, keeping other arm straight out front.
This is the third exercise in our new series detailing how to integrate NeeBooFit Resistance Bands into your yoga practice. Check back each week for a new exercise in the series!
Adding NeeBooFit resistance bands to your yoga practice can sculpt your arms and add a new dimension of strength training for your whole body. Practice this series of poses first without the bands, then go back through the list and add them in. You will need your NeeBooFit Resistance Therapy Flat Bands and a X-Heavy or XX -Heavy Resistance Loop Band. Remember to try a few repetitions with a lighter band first, then determine if you need a heavier band. Choose a resistance that allows for 8-12 reps per side and fatigues the targeted muscles by the end of the set.
This exercise works your core and legs.
Instructions:
Use a resistance loop band in XX-heavy resistance level.
Establish triangle pose with loop band under the front foot.
Pull up on the band as you rise up using your core muscles.
As you lift and lower your trunk in each repetition, stay long and extended through the bottom waist.
Tip: Do not lean forward or back, only side bend. Feel as though you are sandwiched between two walls as you rise up and down.
This is the second exercise in our new series detailing how to integrate NeeBooFit Resistance Bands into your yoga practice. Check back each week for a new exercise in the series!
Adding NeeBooFit resistance bands to your yoga practice can sculpt your arms and add a new dimension of strength training for your whole body. Practice this series of poses first without the bands, then go back through the list and add them in. You will need your NeeBooFit Resistance Therapy Flat Bands and a X-Heavy or XX -Heavy Resistance Loop Band. Remember to try a few repetitions with a lighter band first, then determine if you need a heavier band. Choose a resistance that allows for 8-12 reps per side and fatigues the targeted muscles by the end of the set.
This exercise works your upper back, core, and rear deltoids.
Instructions:
Use a flat therapy resistance band in medium resistance level.
Lean back slightly with abs drawn in and spine long.
Bend knees and place feet on floor balancing on your sit bones.
Hold band with arms straight out in front of chest.
Exhale as you straighten both arms out to sides squeezing shoulder blades together.
Keep shoulders down away from ears.
Contract your abs while pulling back.
Tip: Modify by using one arm at a time, keeping other arm straight out front.
