Over the last half-decade, exercise resistance bands and tubes have changed the way we exercise. Thanks to the fun of workout toys invented and inspired by Pilates, exercising is as enjoyable as it is for children at the playground.

If you one of those people who abhors, dreads or just does not like doing push-ups or sit-ups, you are not alone. Many people suffer from the same exercise-it is. Fortunately, alternative strength training equipment such as resistance bands and tubes makes these exercises fun, easy and painless to execute.

Sit Ups the Resistance Band Way

Using erect posture, sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you. With your feet shoulders width apart, position the resistance band in the arch of your feet. Holding the resistance band at your waste, pull on the resistance band while contracting in your abdomen muscles. Try to use your core to sit-up opposed to neck, back or legs. (Repeat 10 - 20 repetitions.)
(Resistance band with a hand grip and stir ups are the best resistance equipment to use for sit-ups)

The Resistance Mini Tube - Push Up

To intensify or take the boredom out of pushups, wrap the resistance band around your back and one time around your hand. When you push up it will add a little intensity/resistance to your workout. For instance, your chest and shoulder biceps should be able to feel any resistance.

Depending on an exercisers level, these push-ups should be executed accordingly. Rookie exercisers should perform one to two sets of 10 to 15 repetitions. Advanced bodybuilders or weight trainers with a minimum of three months training under their belt can do two to three sets of 10 to 15 repetitions.