Can resistance bands help lose fat?

kassiebby1124
kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
For Christmas, I got A LOT of awesome stuff. The majority of it being fitness related dohickies :D I received a Polar FT60 HRM, a hoodie, and resistance bands. Now, I have a question about resistance bands. The kit I have is actually extremely similar to the TRX. It comes with a mount and everything. My sister got it for me on days when I want to strength train but I can't make it to the gym or whatever. I'm excited to have it but I was wondering if (paired with a deficit, of course), I'd see results from it. Obviously, I'll do my best to go to the gym. But in winter when it's icy and such or when I don't have a car to drive, would this be a good substitution?

This is what I have: http://www.blackmountainproducts.com/p-1-stackable-resistance-band-set.aspx

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  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    Diet to lose fat. Exercise to improve fitness (strength, endurance, cardiovascular, flexibility and balance).
  • just_Jennie1
    just_Jennie1 Posts: 1,233
    They would be a fine substitution for resistance training on the days that you can't make it to the gym.
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    No. Calorie deficit helps lose fat.
  • GiGiBeans
    GiGiBeans Posts: 1,062 Member
    Absolutely. Plus you can take them away with you on vacation if there's no gym access.
  • Rerun201
    Rerun201 Posts: 125 Member
    Your resistance bands won't help you lose fat all that efficiently. They will help you maintain or build muscle which does help with burning calories/fat, but unless you can find a workout with them similar to your kettlebell swings, don't expect them to do much in the fat burning department.
  • jeannemarie333
    jeannemarie333 Posts: 214 Member
    Excellent idea!! keep up the great work :)

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