WAG Resistance Band (Thera-Band) Training

[JBS]

How many of your clubs do resistance band training on a regular basis for kicks...jumps...etc?

http://dev.usagym.org/pages/home/publications/technique/2000/5/flexibility.pdf

 

[Deleted member D3987]

we do it.

 

[gymdog]

LOVE. Only drawback is Therabands get expensive in the amount needed for gymnastics activities. It is a great tool though.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Yes. I have been using the tool often this season. The tool works into many of my rotations on all events.

USA-G L6-10 Optionals use them often. L3-5's not as often, as it takes more direct observation and coach's attention to make the time valuable. It is valuable for the L3-5's, but our coaching ratios and rotations make limitations.

Gymdog noted in the reply that the bands are expensive. To minimize costs I have purchased bands in large lengths. I have purchased only two colors (green and black) and provided each athlete 1 colored band. They are sized (measured and cut) for each athlete.

Best, SBG -