FitnessRX for Women Resistance bands are a great tool to utilize for the lower body and help intensify workouts. The use of bands engages glute muscles that may be under-stimulated by basic exercises. They are lightweight, cheap and you can take them with you to the gym or when you travel. There are different types and resistance grades. When using the traditional loop band, the light grades are used for warm-ups and glute activation. Heavy grades are great to wear during hea