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Fit & Well
Health
Sam Rider

When I'm stuck at my desk all day I use this resistance band routine to relieve pain instantly—it only takes one minute

Woman facing the camera holding a pink resistance band at both ends and pulling it apart. .

Whether I’m heading to the gym, office or packing for vacation, there's one piece of fitness equipment that goes everywhere with me: a lightweight long-loop resistance band. Over the years I've refined a quick mobility routine using this simple, low-cost kit that I recommend to anyone who will listen.

Originally, I used the routine as a warm-up to improve mobility in my shoulders and chest before push-ups or bench presses. But I soon realized its restorative effect is just as welcome at work when feeling tight after spending hours hunched over at my desk.

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