Table

of Contents
Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 5
Safety First ...................................................................................................................................... 6
The Beauty of Resistance Bands..................................................................................................... 7
Dynamic Tension ........................................................................................................................ 8
Continual Variance ..................................................................................................................... 8
Getting to Know Your Resistance Bands ..................................................................................... 10
Becoming a Resistance Band Pro ................................................................................................. 11
Resistance Band Training Tips ..................................................................................................... 14
Warming Up.................................................................................................................................. 15
The Exercises ................................................................................................................................ 16
Door Anchor Instructions ......................................................................................................... 16
1 Standing Chest Press (Anchored) .......................................................................................... 17
2 Standing Decline Chest Press (Anchored)............................................................................. 18
3 Chest Fly (Anchored)............................................................................................................. 19
4 Standing Back Row (Anchored) ............................................................................................ 20
5 Standing Biceps Curl ............................................................................................................. 21
6 Standing Overhead Triceps Extension (Anchored) ............................................................... 22
7 Shoulder Press (Anchored) .................................................................................................... 23
8 Squat ...................................................................................................................................... 24
9 Pull Through (Anchored)....................................................................................................... 25
10 Lunge ................................................................................................................................... 26
11 Lateral Walk......................................................................................................................... 27
12 Standing Calf Raise (Anchored) .......................................................................................... 28
13 Abdominal Crunch (Anchored) ........................................................................................... 29
14 Standing Front Raise............................................................................................................ 30
15 Standing Lateral Raise ......................................................................................................... 31
16 Post Delts (Anchored).......................................................................................................... 32
Your Workout Program ................................................................................................................ 33
The Workout ............................................................................................................................. 34
Final Word .................................................................................................................................... 35

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Disclaimer

The application of any of the advice, suggestions, recommendations or exercises
presented in this guide is at the user’s discretion and sole risk. The exercises,
including warm ups, are intended for people in good health. If you have any sort
of medical condition, you should consult a doctor before beginning any exercise
program.

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Introduction

Congratulations on your Fit Simplify Resistance Tube Band purchase. Resistance
Tube Bands are a great way to get your body fit and looking fantastic.

Not only do they allow you to achieve a great all body workout, but you are able
to do so cost effectively and conveniently. Now that you’ve got a full set of
resistance tube bands, you’ll always have your workout partner on hand. And
your bands are compact and portable so you can take them wherever you need
them.

Resistance tube band training is a great introduction to working your muscles for
beginners. But it also has some major benefits for intermediate and advanced
users. Resistance tube bands uniquely make use of dynamic tension resistance.
This means you will continually feel the tension in your muscles at all times, which
is different compared with using weights.

In this guide we’ll explain just why training with resistance tube bands is so
effective. Then we’ll go on to show you technique and tips to help you get the
most out of your bands.

Inside, you will find 16 great exercises to provide you with a complete total body
workout that will build, shape and tone your body.

Armed with this guide and with your resistance bands in hand, you are ready to
get started on your fitness journey!

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Safety First
Before beginning this or any exercise program you should consult your doctor. Be
sure to thoroughly warm up and cool down before and after exercising. If you feel
any pain, sharpness of breath or other discomfort you should stop exercising
immediately and seek medical advice.

It is not advisable to exercise on an empty stomach. A small carbohydrate rich
meal 30 minutes prior to exercise will provide the energy you need to power
through your workout.

Always inspect your resistance tube bands before use. If you notice any defect, do
not use the band.

Never wrap your tube bands around a sharp object, wood or the knurled portion
of a barbell.

Your Fit Simplify Resistance tube bands are constructed with 100% natural latex.
They are 99.99% free of latex allergens. However, some people do suffer from an
allergic reaction to latex.

Always wash your hands before and after using your bands. Try not to touch your
face when you are using them.

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The Beauty of Resistance Bands

While resistance tube bands have gained in popularity over the past few years,
they have been a part of the exercise mix for well over a hundred years. The first
bands were developed as hospital training aids for patients and were constructed
out of surgical tubing.

Hospitals around the world still rely on resistance bands to rehabilitate patients.
They have proven to be a low impact way for people with injuries and ailments to
regain muscle, joint, ligament and tendon strength.

More recently, the general fitness community has come to appreciate the
benefits of resistance band training. These include:

• A cheap and effective alternative to a gym membership
• A portable training option with low set-up time
• An ideal to exercise while travelling
• Provide resistance in both the positive (lifting) and negative (lowering)
phases of each exercise
• Provide dynamic tension resistance

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Dynamic Tension

When you train with a resistance band, your working muscle is getting resistance
continuously because it is fighting against the elasticity of the band. This happens
on the way up, in the fully contracted position and on the way down. Contrast
that to weight training, where there is very little resistance in the contracted
position.

Think of the bicep curl. When done with a barbell there is virtually no tension on
the muscle in the top position. But, when done with a resistance band, there is a
very strong resistance in the top contracted position due to the elasticity of the
band.

Putting your muscles under constant tension makes a big difference – it means
that you are in effect, getting double the benefit of the exercise.


Continual Variance

Unlike with weight training machines, training with tube bands allows you to work
through a full range of motion with a modulating resistance. This is because the
elasticity of band varies over the course of the exercise.

Let’s take the example of the bicep curl again. As you curl the band up by bending
at the elbow, the resistance is constantly changing as the band stretches. This
forces the bicep muscle to work harder.

In contrast, when you train with a barbell, dumbbells or weight machines, you
have a set weight to work with. The maximum effort will take place when your
bicep is angled at 90 degrees. Once you get beyond this point, the resistance level
will decrease and your muscles do not get worked as effectively.

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There are other advantages of resistance bands compared with traditional weight
training equipment.

! You can’t use momentum to help you lift like you can with barbell and
dumbbell training

! You can simulate sports specific exercises with a resistance band that you
cannot do with barbells and dumbbells

! Resistance bands can be used by people of all ages and abilities, including
people with arthritis problems

! Simplicity of use – there are no weights to change or machine settings to
fiddle with

! There’s no risk of dropping a weight on your foot!

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Getting to Know Your Resistance Bands

Your Fit Simplify Resistance Tube Band system includes the following items:

• 5 resistance tube bands (Yellow, Red, Green, Black and Blue)
• Two soft cushioned foam handles
• A door anchor
• A carry bag
• An ankle strap
• An exercise guide


Your Fit Simplify Resistance Tube Bands are 48 inches long and are constructed
from high quality natural latex rubber.

The hooks allow you to combine one or more bands together to increase the
resistance even more. Doing this gives you a potential maximum resistance of
120 pounds.

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Becoming a Resistance Band Pro

Train Smart

Over-training is rampant today. People have latched on to the more is better
mantra at the expense of their body’s recuperative ability. This is often the case
when they get a new piece of training equipment. They are so excited with it that
they can easily overwork their body.

Doing so will put you in the unproductive state of overtraining. It is also a good
way to bring on an overuse injury.

The key to success with your resistance bands is to start slowly and progressively.
Increase your workout intensity (resistance and reps) over time. Resistance bands
present a challenging new type of workout.

Maintain a Neutral Spine

The neutral spine position is the ‘go to’ torso alignment for most exercises that
you do. You need to be in neutral spine at all times when you are training with
your resistance band.

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Here’s how to ensure that you are in a neutral spine position:

Stand upright and envision a straight line running from your tail bone, through
your upper back, in between the shoulder blades and the back of the head. There
should be a slight natural arch in the neck and lower back. Do NOT over
exaggerate this arch. The chest should stick out, with the head remaining in-line
with your back.

Check for a neutral spine by standing with your back up against a wall and your
feet 6-12 inches away from it. If your spine is in neutral, there should be only
three points of contact – your butt, shoulder blades and the back of the head.

Focus on the Target Muscles

You need to be connected to the muscle that you’re working, feeling each
contraction and getting the maximum extension with every rep.

Learn to train your mind to engage with the muscles in your core. By doing so you
will start developing automatic core engagement through the process of muscle
memory.

Be Patient

When you begin using your resistance bands, you will go through a natural
learning curve. It will take some time for your body to adapt to this type of
training. You need to get used to this type of training before you really start
seeing results.

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Focus on Quality of Movement

Your form is crucial when you’re working out with the resistance bands. Never
sacrifice form for reps. Remember it’s not practice that makes perfect – it’s
perfect practice that makes perfect.

Keep Progressing

The key to making progress is to keep your exercises challenging. As you get
stronger with an exercise, it will become easier to perform. This is the time to
make it harder. You can do this two ways . . .

(1) Perform more repetitions.
(2) Add more resistance – do this by moving to a higher-level resistance band
or combining multiple bands together.

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Resistance Band Training Tips

• Do not stretch your band past double its original length.
• When gripping the handles, fully wrap your fingers around the handles.
• Make sure that your body is firmly set before each exercise.
• Always maintain a neutral spine position by tightening your core and
pulling your lower back in slightly.
• When doing standing exercises, your feet should be shoulder width
apart and slightly turned out.
• Never round your back when performing an exercise.
• When performing an exercise, isolate the working muscle group. Do not
swing or use momentum to complete an exercise.
• When placing the handles under your foot, make sure that it is stable,
sitting under the mid-sole.
• Always utilize a full range of motion for each exercise.
• Perform the negative (lowering) part of the rep more slowly than the
positive (lifting part). Take 1-2 seconds to lift and 2-4 seconds to lower.

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Warming Up

When people talk about warming up, they often don’t realize how literally this
should be taken. Exercise causes oxidation in the muscle cells, which is a form of
burning. So, when you exercise a muscle, its temperature rises and the ability of
the muscle to forcefully contract becomes greater.

Warming up also pumps fresh, oxygenated blood to the area, raises your blood
pressure and increases your heart rate. In addition, it helps to prevent the body
from becoming over stressed and helps reduce the chance of injury.

If you are working out first thing in the morning, warming up is even more
important.

Start your warm up by running on the spot for two minutes. After a 30 second
general jog, perform some high knees for 30 seconds, where you hold your arms
out parallel to the floor and attempt to bring your knees up to your palms.

Next do 30 seconds of butt kicks where you try to connect your heels to your
glutes. Finish with a final 30 seconds of general jogging.

You are now ready to do some dynamic stretching. Even though if you are
specifically working your arms, your warm up should involve your entire body.

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Begin with shoulder rotations. Simply swing your arms in windmill fashion with
your elbows locked. Do 5 front shoulder rotations and then 5 back shoulder
rotations.

For the chest and upper back, perform flys by starting with your arms extended
out in front of you with elbows locked. Then bring your arms out to the sides until
they are perpendicular to your torso. Do 10 of these, focusing on contracting and
extending your pecs and lats.

To warm up your core, perform twists. Start with arms extended in front of you,
and then twist your body to the right as you bring your arms around to that side.
Focus on the movement of the intercostals at the side of your waist. Do five twists
to each side.

Pelvic circles will thoroughly engage the pelvic area. With hands on hips and feet
shoulder width apart, perform exaggerated circles with the hips, going in each
direction 5 times. Keep you legs straight throughout this movement.

Perform 5 Deep Knee Squats for the quads and glutes. With your arms directly
out in front of you, and your back arched, lower yourself into a full squat. Look up
throughout this movement.


The Exercises

Door Anchor Instructions

1) Open the door and place the circular end of the anchor through door on
the hinge side.
2) Close the door, leaving the thin open-ended side of the anchor hanging
through the door at your required height. Make sure to pull on the anchor
to ensure it is safely secured.
3) Slide handle through the anchor opening until both sides of your bands are
equal length.

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1. Standing Chest Press (Anchored)

1) Place anchor at midpoint of your door.

2) With your back to the door, grab handles with each hand.
3) Stand 1-2 feet from the door. One foot behind the other in a staggered
stance.
4) Elbows should be bent, with hands just below shoulder height with your
palms facing down.
5) Stand tall and feel your core engaged.
6) Take a deep breath, then exhale and press both your arms forward until
fully extended.
7) Inhale and return to the starting position with your elbows pulled back.
8) Repeat for desired number of repetitions.

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2. Standing Decline Chest Press (Anchored)

1) Place anchor at top of your door.

2) With your back to the door, grab handles with each hand.
3) Stand 1-2 feet from the door. One foot behind the other in a staggered
stance.
4) Elbows should be bent, with hands just below shoulder height with your
palms facing down.
5) Stand with your torso slightly forward and feel your core engaged.
6) Take a deep breath, then exhale and press both your arms forward at a
downward angle until fully extended.
7) Inhale and return to the starting position with your elbows pulled back.
8) Repeat for desired numbers of reps.

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3. Chest Fly (Anchored)

1) Place anchor at the top of your door.

2) With your back to the door, grab handles with each hand.
3) Stand 1-2 feet from the door, feet shoulder width apart.
4) Stand tall and feel your core engaged.
5) Extend your arms laterally at shoulder height with elbows slight bent and
palms facing forward.
6) Take a deep breath, then exhale as your bring your arms together.
7) Inhale and return to the starting position.
8) Repeat for desired numbers of reps.

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4. Standing Back Row (Anchored)

1) Place anchor at midpoint of your door.

2) Face door and grab 1 handle in each hand
3) Step back with your arms fully extended until you feel slight tension in your
bands.
4) Engage your core
5) Start with a deep breath and exhale as you pull your elbows back. Bring
hands to your rib cage and feel your shoulder blades squeeze together.
6) Inhale and return to the starting position.
7) Repeat for desired numbers of reps.

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5. Standing Biceps Curl

1) Place your feet hip width apart on midpoint of the band.

2) Stand tall with 1 handle in each hand and engage your core
3) Lock your elbows against your rib cage and relax your shoulders
4) Take a deep breath, exhale and bend your arms forward. Bring your palms
to the front of your shoulders
5) Inhale and return to the starting position.
6) Repeat for desired numbers of reps.

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6. Standing Overhead Triceps Extension (Anchored)

1) Place anchor at top of door

2) With your back to the door, grab handles with each hand.
3) Extend your arms above your head. Your inner arms should be pressed
against the side of your head. Fold handles behind head and step away until
you feel some slight tension.
4) Stand with your torso slightly forward, with your core engaged.
5) Take a deep breath. Exhale and fully extend your arms upward.
6) Inhale and return to the starting position.
7) Repeat for desired numbers of reps.

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7. Shoulder Press (Anchored)

1) Place anchor at the bottom of your door.

2) With your back to the door, grab handles with each hand and raise them to
shoulder height. Your elbows should be pointing to the side.
3) Take 1-2 steps from the door, one foot behind the other in a staggered
stance.
4) Stand with torso slightly forward and engage your core
5) Start with a deep breath, exhale and push both of your hands upwards
6) Inhale and return to the starting position.
7) Repeat for desired numbers of reps.

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8. Squat

1) Place your feet hip width apart on midpoint of the band.

2) Lock your elbows against your rib cage and relax your shoulders. Bring your
hands to shoulder level with palms facing forward.
3) Stand tall with your core engaged.
4) Inhale and push your hips down and back, like you are sitting down.
5) Keep your chest lifted and feel the body weight in your heels. Knees should
be lined up with your ankles.
6) Exhale and press up back up to the starting position.
7) Repeat for desired numbers of reps.

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9. Pull Through (Anchored)

1) Place anchor near the bottom of your door.

2) With your back to the door, straddle the band with your feet hip width
apart.
3) Grab the handles, with one in each hand between your legs.
4) Take 1-2 steps from the door and bend at the hips and knees. Lower your
torso to a 45-degree angle to the floor.
5) Keep your chest lifted with your back straight and core engaged
6) Take a deep breath, exhale and thrust your hips forward while raising torso
to a standing straight position.
7) Inhale and return to the starting position.
8) Repeat for desired number of reps

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10. Lunges

1) Place your right foot on the middle of the band. Grab one handle in each
hand
2) Lock your elbows against your rib cage and relax your shoulders. Bring
hands to shoulder level with palms facing forward
3) Step 1 foot back with your left foot so that your heel naturally lifts up
4) Stand tall with your core engaged
5) Take a deep breath and lower your hips toward the floor. Bend your left
knee until it’s a few inches off the floor.
6) Exhale and return to the starting position. Make sure to press the right heel
into the floor as you rise.
7) Repeat for desired numbers of reps and then switch sides.

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11. Lateral Walk

1) Place your feet hip width apart on midpoint of the band.

2) Lock your elbows against your rib cage and relax your shoulders. Bring your
hands to shoulder level with palms facing inward.
3) Stand tall with your core engaged.
4) Start with a deep breath. Exhale and step to your right side leading with
your right heel.
5) Inhale and return to the starting position.
6) Repeat for desired numbers of reps.

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12. Standing Calf Raise (Anchored)

1) Place anchor near the bottom of your door.

2) With your back to the door, grab handles with each hand. Place your feet
hip distance apart.
3) Lock your elbows against your rib cage and relax your shoulders. Bring your
hands to shoulder level with palms facing forward.
4) Stand tall with your core engaged.
5) Take a deep breath. Exhale and lift your heels off the floor and feel the
weight shift to your toes.
6) Inhale and return to the starting position.
7) Repeat for desired numbers of reps.

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13. Abdominal Crunch (Anchored)

1) Place anchor near the bottom of your door.

2) With your back to the door, lay on your back with your knees bent and feet
flat to the floor. Your head should be 1-2 feet away from the door.
3) Grab handles with each hand.
4) Put your hands by your head, with your elbows bent and pointing forward.
5) Take a deep breath, exhale and lift your shoulders and upper back off the
floor.
6) Inhale and return to the starting position.
7) Repeat for desired numbers of reps.

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14. Standing Front Raise

1) Place your feet hip width apart on midpoint of the band.

2) Grab the handles with each hand with your arms straight and palms facing
back.
3) Stand straight and engage your core
4) Take a deep breath, exhale and raise your arms in front of you to shoulder
height.
5) Inhale and return to the starting position.
6) Repeat for desired numbers of reps.

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15. Standing Lateral Raise

1) Place your feet hip width apart on midpoint of the band.

2) Grab the handles with both hands with your arms slightly bent and palms
facing in.
3) Stand straight and engage your core.
4) Take a deep breath, exhale and raise your arms to your sides at shoulder
height.
5) Inhale and return to the starting position.
6) Repeat for desired numbers of reps.

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16. Post Delts (Anchored)

1) Place anchor at the top of your door.

2) Stand 1-2 feet away facing door, with your feet shoulder width apart.
3) Grab handles with both hands, with your arms slightly bent and palms
facing in.
4) Stand straight and engage your core
5) Take a deep breath, exhale and pull your arms back, making a “T” position.
6) Inhale and return to the starting position.
7) Repeat for desired numbers of reps.

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Your Workout Program

Now that you’ve got a full complement of exercises to perform with your
resistance bands, you are able to combine them into a full body workout to get
you fitter, stronger and leaner.

The following program should be followed for six weeks.

Rest between each set for 30-45 seconds.

Remember to increase the intensity of the exercise as you get stronger by either
adding more repetitions or going with a higher resistance band.

Perform the workout three times per week with a day’s rest period between each
session. Monday, Wednesday and Friday works for many people. On the weekend
be sure to engage in some physical activity like playing sports or going for a walk.

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The Workout


Standing Chest Press - 4 sets of 10 reps

Squats – 3 sets of 15 reps

Pull Through – 3 set of 10 reps

Standing Back Row – 3 sets of 10 reps

Standing Lateral Raise – 2 sets of 10 reps

Standing Bicep Curls – 2 sets of 10 reps

Standing Overhead Triceps Extension (Anchored)
– 2 sets of 10 reps

Standing Front Raise– 2 x 10 reps

Abdominal Crunch (Anchored) – 2 x 10 reps

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Final Word

Congratulations!

You now have a complete blueprint to getting fit, stronger and more toned. All
you need to do now is to make exercising with your bands a habit.

Remember, the key is consistency . . .

After just a few weeks, you’ll be more functionally fit, allowing you to perform
your daily activities with ease. Hopefully you will start to see your body change,
hopefully into a lean and strong reinvention of yourself.

Good luck!

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