Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics.
Resistance Training at Home
Resistance training is a key part in maintaining your overall health. HSS provides you with ways in which to use your equipment and body to train.
Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics.
Resistance Training Without the Weights
A comprehensive fitness program is more than just cardio. Resistance training should be a big part of fitness and overall health for all people regardless of age, sport or hobby.
The good news is that resistance training doesn't just mean weight machines, dumbbells and kettlebells. You can also use equipment such as resistance bands, which have been shown to increase muscle mass and strength just like free weights do. If you don't have bands, some simple tweaks to make your home routine more challenging can still deliver big benefits.
Building a Resistance Routine
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) recommends doing resistance training two to three days per week on non-consecutive days using a variety of exercises and equipment. Try to allow 48 hours in between workouts using the same muscle groups.
For any type of resistance exercise, always maintain good form, alignment and control during all reps.
Published 12/2/2020
About the Expert
Pamela Geisel, MS, MBA, CSCS, PCES, RRCA Run Coach
