Is lifting weights the only way to increase strength and build muscles? Actually there is another way to build a strong body and enjoy the benefits of strength training and that is with resistance bands. Not only are resistance bands effective there are also advantages of them over weights.

The main difference between lifting weight (barbells, weight machines) and resistance bands is how you feel when doing exercises. That is due to the constant tension that you experience when using bands, the muscles are constantly working. When lifting weights the muscle is worked at first such as a bench pressing when the bar is pressed up. When the bar is lowered, gravity helps, giving the muscle less of a workout.
Another advantage is the flexibility of working with a resistance band. There are many different exercises that you can do with a resistance band so your workout wouldn’t be limiting. But probably the best reason to consider resistance bands is that you take them on trips because they are easy to carry and a lot easier to store than free weights.