The best resistance bands for various exercises

by Stef Calimlim (Content Editor)

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Over the last two years, resistance bands have surged in popularity and have become a workout mainstay not just in gyms and outdoor exercise facilities but as well as in-home exercise spaces. They’re not just lightweight and easy to carry around anywhere but are also inexpensive and versatile, making them a popular choice among fitness enthusiasts and experts.

Aside from the rising use of these fitness accessories in physical therapy and patient rehabilitation, the growing demand for affordable workout devices which can be used at home and government initiatives to improve citizens’ fitness is fueling the resistance band market’s global expansion.

According to Grand View Research’s report, the global resistance band market is forecast to reach $1.62 billion by 2025, expanding at a 12.4 percent CAGR. North America continues to have the largest market share as per the latest data. Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing market with a 13 percent CAGR from 2019 to 2025 as millennials and the working-class population in emerging economies are becoming more conscious of adopting a healthy lifestyle.

Among the three major segments which include exercise, pull-up and therapy and types, the exercise resistance bands segment has the largest market share and is anticipated to witness more growth in the years to come as resistance band workouts and resistance band exercises become more common. In terms of distribution channels, the offline segment continues to account for the highest market share due to the presence of big-name retailers while the online segment is seen to be the fastest-growing market owing to the growing adoption of e-commerce and online platforms and their ease of use.

The products in the gallery below have been selected by our Market Analyst for representing trends in resistance bands in today’s market.

Nonslip fabric

Company: Fuqing Shengde Plastic & Rubber Products Co. Ltd

This Hip Band-11-0122 from Fuqing Shengde is made of nonslip fabric and ideal for lower body exercises. For a minimum order of two pieces, the product has a lead time of seven to 30 days. Price ranges from $1.64 to $2.25.

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Pedal

Company: Fuzhou Haomin Imp. & Exp. Co. Ltd

Fuzhou Haomin offers this four-tube pedal resistance band, the R-RB0608, made of TPE and natural latex. It comes in various colors. The 100-piece minimum order is for delivery in three to five days. Price ranges from $2.99 to $5.65.

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Finger

Company: Ningbo Easyget Co. Ltd

This finger resistance band from Ningbo Easyget, the ESG13058, improves finger, wrist and hand strength. It is also suitable for use by people recovering from tendon surgery and suffering from arthritis, carpal tunnel, tendonitis, tennis elbow or fractured and broken wrist. An order of at least 100 pieces has a lead time of seven to 10 days. The product is quoted at $0.51 per item.

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11-piece

Company: Haiyang Libenli Body-Building Apparatus Co. Ltd

The Libenli-2351 from Haiyang Libenli is an 11-piece resistance band set which consists of five different bands, two handles, two ankle straps, a door anchor and a carry bag. The bands are made of 100 percent natural latex and PP, and come in 3ft, 4ft or custom length. It is available in yellow, red, green, blue, grey, black, white or buyer-specified color and custom logo. A minimum order of 100 sets is for delivery in 25 to 30 days. Price ranges from $12 to $14.

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Bungee cord

Company: Jinjiang Jiaxing Home Co. Ltd

From Jinjiang Jiaxing, the Sport Resistance Band-048L comes with a bungee cord and has 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50lbs resistance. It is made of latex and comes in yellow, red, green, blue, black or custom colors. Logos can be buyer-specified. For an order of at least 1,000 pieces, the product is quoted at $16. Delivery is in 15 to 25 days.

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8-shaped

Company: Market Union Co. Ltd

Made of NBR, TPR and foam, this MUYG31 eight-shaped resistance band is suitable for use in yoga and chest press exercises. Dimensions are 35x15x2cm. For a 1,500-piece MOQ, the product is quoted at $0.66. Lead time is 35 to 40 days.

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