Is resistance band training effective?

I sure do hope so because I use them a lot in my training programs. Research has also shown that bands work. One study suggests that resistance training with elastic devices provides similar strength gains when compared to resistance training performed from conventional devices (see research). Resistance bands are extremely portableand workouts with bands are highly versatile which means you can train at any time and in different fashions (speed, reps, motions). There are many strength and stretching exercise that you can do with them. Unlike free weights bands induce less joint compression, which helps prevent injuries. Staffr suggests that due to the flexible and variable execution of movements during an exercise, the workouts are also not as repetitive and therefore easier on your joints compared with free weights and machines. See exercsies below.  See AceFitness for band exercises. See our band video.