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Lady Vol Fan
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I look forward to hearing people weigh in on this!
There isn't what I would say is a big difference between the four different band tensions.
Lady Vol Fan
Cathlete
Debinmi if your sister's experience is with Cathe's handled tubing, I agree with you.
(This is why I agree with wanting to know more about TPE experience see if it is similar to my experience with Cathe's tubing.)
(This is why I agree with wanting to know more about TPE experience see if it is similar to my experience with Cathe's tubing.)
Hi Debinmi,
If you compare the light band to the extra heavy band, then yes there is a big difference, but not when you compare the light band to the medium band. Don't get me wrong, there is certainly a difference between all band tensions, but the jump for each different band is not what I would say is huge when comparing saying a light band to a medium band or a heavy band to an extra heavy band. But this will also depend on the exercise and the range of motion of the exercise which means sometimes you can easily use a heavier tension band and other times you won't be able to.
And yes the green band (medium tension)is our "goldilocks" band that most people use and what we use most often in our workouts. So, this is a band you should certainly have.
If you compare the light band to the extra heavy band, then yes there is a big difference, but not when you compare the light band to the medium band. Don't get me wrong, there is certainly a difference between all band tensions, but the jump for each different band is not what I would say is huge when comparing saying a light band to a medium band or a heavy band to an extra heavy band. But this will also depend on the exercise and the range of motion of the exercise which means sometimes you can easily use a heavier tension band and other times you won't be able to.
And yes the green band (medium tension)is our "goldilocks" band that most people use and what we use most often in our workouts. So, this is a band you should certainly have.
Lady Vol Fan
Cathlete
Sounds like me with the handled tubing...I keep them all out and pause my DVD until I find the right resistance for the exercise.
I go between light and medium tension depending on the exercise. If it's a new workout I start with the light tension and make notes on where I think I can go up to medium and try that the next time I do the workout. I do this with weights too. I start lighter if it is a new workout.
nickisteen
Cathlete
I never use the light band.
nickisteen
Cathlete
Sorry if I sounded short in my response. Didn't mean it that way. I usually use the medium and heavy, not as much on the extra tension unless I'm doing less reps.