will using resistance bands to workout most closely replicate a workout I'd get with a kettlebell? I was advised not to use a kettlebell
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No, it will not. Kettlebells are a ballistic form of exercise, which targets the entire body, particularly the posterior chain muscles. I have worked with kettlebells for the past 5 years and they are one of the safest, efficient, and effective forms of working out I can recommend. Even my wife, with fibromyalgia has benefitted from using them. Bands, depending on your health situation will provide some benefit, but does not have the ballistic effect (which means "accelerating weight into free space"), which triggers fast twitch muscle fibers and recruits the central nervous system. If you are new, get proper instruction and prepare for a life changing exercise you can do into old age. If you want to watch some videos of trained professionals showing proper form, look on YouTube for Steve Cotter and Mike Mahler.
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You can do either or. Resistance bands are just the cheaper rout. Dumbells last for a life time and are a good investment for long term exercise
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Kettlebells by nature are high reps with low weight. You can get bigger with this program but you will need to modify it by using double bells, or unbalanced bells with heavy weight. It can be done, kettle bells are just not efficient with getting it done, like traditional lifting. What is your goal? To add tone and muscular definition as well as functionality. Or lift heavy that way everyone knows you are some bad ass that can lift heavy, without functionality.?
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Absolutely. Each band has a different resistance. I'm roughly 150 and I used a combination of the purple and black. I've managed to work on using just the black band. So you can mix and match depending on your strength and weight.
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I would honestly not use them for any workout. They are pretty uncomfortable. The fist/hit is not balanced so it comes out weird and you can even hurt your hand. Finally, they totally destroy the skin around my hands in just a few minutes. I prefer to use mexican hand/wrist bands. They really protect you and the fist/hitting is more natural and you get a better feel for it. Plus they are only like 3 bucks. Once you get the hang out of it, you can put them on in a minute.
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I have just started using the bike... and I find that if I just don't use any of the aerobic options and just stay steady with it at one, it's okay. I don't believe you can get the resistance any lower, but you can build up your strength using level 1 until ready to start using the workout aerobic trainers. I don't choose anything... when I get on the bike I just start to petal... and let it stay neutral like I'm on a level terrain track. I can only do 10 min at a time right now.
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I am not familiar with 'Barstarzz' or 'Barbarian' workouts" , but you can do kipping or butterfly pull-ups and should have no problem doing any kind of muscle-up. I weigh 226 and feel secure with the activies.
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I purchased this for my daughter-in-law and she has not tried it with resistance bands. However, I do note on the Lifeline website that they have a resistance band kit to go with this unit. Might try that.
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I have Olympic Rings set up in this bar and usually can do ring push-ups, dips, and ring rows without issues. However, this bar does have a lot of movement and tends to sway when applying more complicated movements. Hopefully this is helpful.
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Resistance bands and weights. I only have 5lb dumbbells available to me right now, so that's what I'm using until I get paid. Then I'm going to bump it up and buy a heavier set. She makes reference to using up to 20 lbs though, but only for certain exercises.
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You can do the workouts without any extra equipment-- the bands/dumbbells add extra resistance (if you are ready for asylum, get the bands). While dumbbells can be substituted for many of the moves, the bands are also used for leg resistance, which you cannot get from a dumbbell (ie, standing on the band and doing the 'splits' in the air while making an 'x' with your arms-- working your arms and legs). Also, it's hard to jump rope in my living room, so I just pretend to jump rope. As long as you focus on your form, you'll be fine. Have fun-- it's a great, effective workout!
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For your second question, I've used it when my power was out, and although it did move, I wasn't able to increase the resistance, view calories burned, and view all the other features that I've grown accustomed to seeing. So to answer your question, yes you can use it, but without being able to increase the resistance your workout won't be as effective. Sorry
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Depends on the brand, shouldn't make any difference in exercising though. If you are using a flat palm grip on the bell where a raised notation affects your hand, you should always be able to rotate the bell and use the back side.
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I highly recommend using a pull up bar (you can get one from Wal-Mart or Dick's) but if you don't want to use one just be sure you have a couple different strength resistance bands and some hand weights.
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Knowing what I know about them, I'd say no.....That big green one I don't even use......Actually, I use the purple one the most, I've even ordered a separate one, so I can do all kinds of exercises with both arms......That being said, these bands are the best things since sliced bread, seriously.....all you have to do is find something to loop them over and away you go.......I bought three drawer handles, screwed them to an upright stud in the garage, one low about 1' off the floor, one mounted about waist high, and one about shoulder height.......You can finally get all the movement your body wants.....I'm completely sold on them...... Knowing what I know about them, I'd say no.....That big green one I don't even use......Actually, I use the purple one the most, I've even ordered a separate one, so I can do all kinds of exercises with both arms......That being said, these bands are the best things since sliced bread, seriously.....all you have to do is find something to loop them over and away you go.......I bought three drawer handles, screwed them to an upright stud in the garage, one low about 1' off the floor, one mounted about waist high, and one about shoulder height.......You can finally get all the movement your... » Read More Knowing what I know about them, I'd say no.....That big green one I don't even use......Actually, I use the purple one the most, I've even ordered a separate one, so I can do all kinds of exercises with both arms......That being said, these bands are the best things since sliced bread, seriously.....all you have to do is find something to loop them over and away you go.......I bought three drawer handles, screwed them to an upright stud in the garage, one low about 1' off the floor, one mounted about waist high, and one about shoulder height.......You can finally get all the movement your body wants.....I'm completely sold on them...... « Show Less
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Yes, you can use weights instead of bands. One of the young women assisting the exercise guru uses/demonstrates weights instead of bands for this very purpose.
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Absolutely. I do the ski and bicycle movements with buoyant dumbbells that help keep me afloat. You'll have to find what works for you. When I got them, I immediately took half of the weights out.