In article >,
"Rona Y." > wrote:

> Katra wrote:
> >
> > Not bad! ;-)
> > I think, with some creativity, I can use them the same way (mostly
> > anyway) that I can use dumbells.
> >
>
> It works even better if you get the accessories--you don't really need the
> handles or ankle strap, but the door anchor or assist come in handy. You
> could easily make something similar, though.
>
> > Can't see a way to work triceps tho'.
> >
>
> Two ways that I know of...Step on one end of the band, hold the other end
> and do a tricep kickback as you would with a dumbbell.
>
> The other is to do a one-arm tricep extension--hold the other end of the
> band with your non-active hand.

Ok, I see!

>
> > Mmmm... depends on your level of experience.
>
> From what I've seen, it's not so much experience as training and
> self-awareness. A lot of people I know (and have watched) are self-trained
> or taught by others who have little professional training (and I don't
> consider in-house training programs, like those offered by Bally or such to
> their staff, as professional training) in how to lift properly and safely.
> Like the guys at the gym who arch their backs when they bench press, or who
> rely largely on momentum to get those heavy weights up. They've been
> lifting for years and sure, they can bench 100+ kilos, but they're just
> walking injuries-waiting-to-happen. Some of the trainers at my gym are
> little better...and they're supposed to be teaching people proper form!

Good point!
I lifted for 3 years with good progress about 10 years ago, and have not
forgotten. You need to learn to "feel" what your muscles are doing for
maximum effect. Just throwing weights around will only get you hurt. <G>

> > I gain muscle rather easily which is nice.
> >
>
> Lucky! I have teeny tiny muscles that are barely visible under my fat--and
> I've been lifting since 2001 (with about 1 1/2 years off because of
> tendinitis). I'm just not the athletic type, I guess.

Well, how is your diet?
Proper protein consumption is mandatory
as is proper supplementation.

>
> >
> > I know. That is what I like about them. <G>
> > No pain, no gain? Altho' that concept is argued liberally on weight
> > lifting groups. I personally find that if I'm sore the next day, I
> > make the most and fastest progress. I have a high pain tolerance to
> > can usually just ignore it.
> >
>
> Gotta have at least a little pain, imo, or there's not much muscle building
> going on. I have a low tolerance for pain, though, so I complain about it
> for days!
>
> rona

You get used to it, then you no longer mind it..... ;-)

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K.

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