Dyna bands

In fitness, Dyna-bands are a form of exercise bands. You basically use dyna-bands like giant elastics to give your body a full work out. Often seen as an alternative to weight lifting, dyna-bands have the advantage of being easy to store, portable and cheap.

You can work on building all the major muscle groups in the ease and comfort of your own home without the need for a private gym. They generally come in three different colours used to mark the degree of resistance involved in using them. You can start with the beginner colour and work your way up to a more advanced level. If some of your muscles are more developed than others, you can use a combination of beginner and intermediate depending on your fitness level. There's also a type specially developed for those who are recovering from an injury or for older people who need to be that little bit more careful when exercising. A large variety of exercises are possible. While not as hard-core as serious weight lifting, they do stretch your muscles and are ideal for toning your bum, stomach and thighs. As you can fit them into your bag, they're perfect for exercising while you're on the move. Just a short workout every day can give impressive results in terms of building your endurance and muscle strength. You can also use them on your own or with a partner. An ideal alternative for those who want to get an aerobic workout and build up their muscles without pumping iron.