If you're a regular MC UK reader, you'll know that we're generally sceptical of social media health and fitness trends, but lately, we've spotted one that we're very here for. Resistance bands are having a moment, and for good reason: they're seriously effective, not to mention affordable, too.
The benefits are science-backed, too. This study (published in the Sage Open Medicine Journal) shows that elastic-based resistance bands gave users the same strength gains as conventional resistance training - basically, study owners reckon they're just as good as weights.
