RBT Resistance Band Training

I thank you for your steadfast promotion of such great equipment and for encouraging people to get moving and keep moving!

Good morning, Dave!

A simple thank you for all that you do for the health and wellbeing of all!

I am a soon to be 65 year old personal trainer and massage therapist who uses bands regularly for myself and others.  I thank you for your steadfast promotion of such great equipment and for encouraging people to get moving and keep moving!  Your sane presentation of sustainable fitness practices is a great gift to all!

With gratitude and appreciation………wishing you good health and happiness,

Brian J – RBT Enthusiasts

I am a 73 year old man who competes in masters track and field meets…..I would say 90 – 95% of my strength work is with bands, and I can compete with most people in my age group at the national level

Hi Dave,

I just wanted to say how much I love working with bands since I became part of your emails.  I am a 73 year old man who competes in masters track and field meets; the shot put, discus, javelin, weight and hammer throw more specifically.  Obviously technique and strength events.  I would say 90 – 95% of my strength work is with bands, and I can compete with most people in my age group at the national level.  I’m not saying this to brag, but to let you know that your techniques work.

Please don’t feel you have to answer, just wanted to say thank you!

Pat Hauser – RBT Enthusiasts

Glad I Found You, Dave!!

Glad I found you, Dave!

Completely changed my focus on workouts.  I only do your workouts now. 3-4 days a week. 

Since I started with you, significant improvement in flexibility, mobility, balance, and maintaining usable strength. All without injury!!

Keep up the great work.

Thanks again, Dave.

John K – RBT Enthusiasts

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion with us, every single day!

Good morning Dave,

That’s an awesome email from Howard and I would like to say, ditto!  Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion with us, every single day!  

Most fitness enthusiasts just drop a newsletter once per week. You’re in my email daily with something to try, something to think about, or some motivational encouragement.  

Thank you, thank you, thank you! 

Best regards, 

Paula L – Band Gym Member Since 2023

My belt is cinched a little tighter and my wife has commented on my increased waist definition.

Dave

After 2 1/2 weeks in the Ab-Core Challenge, I wanted to let you know how much I’m enjoying it. My belt is cinched a little tighter and my wife has commented on my increased waist definition. Each workout is tough but very doable. I marvel at your ability to develop a different workout for each day. Keep up the great work.

Paul B – Band Gym Member Since 2020

I’ve got a few that I bought from you back in 2009!! and they’re doing just fine. This really speaks to the quality of your bands.

Hey Dave,

I’ve got a few that I bought from you back in 2009!! and they’re doing just fine. No signs of damage or tearing.  This really speaks to the quality of your bands. 15 years of nearly weekly use!

Thanks,

Ben L – Loyal RBT Customer

Thank you for your sound advice about working with damaged shoulders.

Dear Dave,

Thank you!!!! At last I have something I can really DO for my shoulders!! Thank you for your sound advice about working with damaged shoulders.  Similar to Tai Chi, moving the entire body is much better than isolating a joint. 

I am still trying to keep up with your programs and think I am simply on a slower progression.  I plan to stick with it, and really believe that you have a wonderful system with excellent tutorials.

Continued Blessings,

Julia G

Bottom line: Your resistance bands enable me to keep going.

Hi Dave,

This “Discovery Day” column resonated with me as I’m looking forward to turning 76 this summer. I’ve worked out nearly all of my life, and when my doctor recently asked me how often I work out, I told him: every day. At different periods of my life I’ve done distance jogging, bicycling, swimming, hiking, walking and/or weightlifting, taekwondo and, since I discovered RBT early in 2020, resistance band workouts. Yet I’ve always been injury prone and with age, despite my best efforts, I continue to deal with muscle strains. As a consequence, I find myself lately doing more and more “Discovery Days”.

Your resistance bands provide me the ability to find my way, varying my level of effort and targeting the amount of manageable, specific muscle stress.  By keeping to lighter bands I find I can do higher rep, constant motion workouts for arms, legs, shoulders and back. Once warmed up, I’ll sometimes move up in bands, paying close attention to what my body is telling me and responding accordingly. Bottom line: Your resistance bands enable me to keep going.

Thanks again,

Frank @ Colorado

Bands changed my fitness and body.

Dave, that’s an excellent article. I am 48 yrs old and still playing bball against guys in their 30’s and able to maintain the same intensity without injuries. All of this because of your videos.   Bands changed my fitness and body.

Many thanks for your work and dedication.

It is clear in your videos the passion you have on the subject.

Regards

Virgilio T

There are a lot of people in the fitness industry whose primary interest is monetary, and some like you who have a genuine passion for supporting people’s health and well-being.

Hi Dave,

There are a lot of people in the fitness industry whose primary interest is monetary, and some like you who have a genuine passion for supporting people’s health and well-being. I have experienced that passion from you in your products, in your emails, and directly. 

If I can return the favor in any way, please let me know!

Thanks again!

Best,

Howard C – RBT Enthusiasts

Thank you for helping me rehab my shoulder!

Good morning! Thank you for your step-by-step Mini-Course guide. As a seasoned exercise teacher, your training videos are excellent. Thank you for helping me rehab my shoulder!

Julia V – 12-Day Mini-Course Participant

I just want to scream: “Stop the weights. Get off the elliptical. Get off the treadmill. “STAY BETTER WITH BANDS.”

Dave: 

I read your email on aging and balance 1/9/24.  Great advice.  I am 70 and for the last two years I have been focused on usable strength and fall prevention through bands, plus core training through band training and medicine ball lifting while standing one legged on an inflated cushion.

Overall, I do a combination of rowing, treadmill, bands on the floor and on the air cushion four-five times a week, and medicine ball training on the cushion,  for only 45 minutes.  In two years, I have lost 15 pounds and reduced my blood pressure and sugar level.  I don’t rest between exercises.  The hardest is a three point plank while pushing a yellow band overhead with my left or right hands. I started on the orange band, moved to the red, and now use the yellow mostly.  Once in a while I break out the black one for a challenge.  

And just as important, my core is stronger than ever and balance is as good as it was in my 20s.  I sometimes look around The Gym (Englewood NJ), and see the same people in the same poor shape week after week.  I just want to scream:  “Stop the weights.  Get off the elliptical.  Get off the treadmill.  “STAY BETTER WITH BANDS.” 

Take a look at the videos and remember to “get better with bands ….a medicine ball, and an air cushion.”

Thanks for all you do. 

Michael P – RBT Senior Enthusiasts

What I love about your membership is the workouts are well balanced and have specific details so everything is taken care of

Dave,

I have worked out for years and actually work in the industry.  But I’m getting older and the load of training others and demonstrating exercises all day has caught up with me and created some injuries.

What I love about your membership is the workouts are well balanced and have specific details so everything is taken care of!  It also reminds me to give equal attention to all the stabilizers and rotators that I need even more now as I age and start to lose some strength!

Thanks for putting so much thought into the workouts!!

Jason B

Band Gym Member (2022)

I have learned more from his emails and videos regarding band training than I have learned in 20+ yrs of seminars and work experience.

“Dave is basically the Godfather of band training. Not that he created it, but he has raised band training to an art form! I have learned more from his emails and videos regarding band training than I have learned in 20+ yrs of seminars and work experience. If you need to learn how to use bands for your workouts or if you’re a trainer looking to use bands with your clients, you can learn way more than you ever thought possible from Dave Schmitz!”

Kelsey D

Fitness Professional

I’m a beginner with resistance bands, and the knowledge is helpful. The equipment I purchased is of excellent quality and ideally suited to my needs.

Hello Dave,

Thank you for the new customer emails. I’m a beginner with resistance bands, and the knowledge is helpful. The equipment I purchased is of excellent quality and ideally suited to my needs.

I came to RBT for a workout I could do at home, and your workouts are just right. I was surprised that your program would include metabolic along with muscle-building benefits. I’ve finally found a use for that extra bedroom.

I don’t have any criticism or suggestions for improving your system – you have done great things here, and I plan to continue. I’ve done many exercises: running, weights, swimming, treadmills, bikes, step aerobics, yoga, and tai chi. However, at this time in my life (early 70s), resistance band training best matches my body’s needs. I didn’t know I could still develop muscles like this.

I may set a new goal for my RBT training to see if I can get into good enough shape to take a martial arts class. For now, though, the 4-week Jump-Start Program keeps me busy.

Regards,

James R

New RBT Customer

After using your program for about a year, nothing hurts. In Fact my gait is smooth and balanced.

Dave,

Thanks for the warning.  I tried other band “experts” only to experience injuries, especially in my shoulders and hips. After using your program for about a year, nothing hurts. In fact, my gait (walking) is smooth and balanced.   I do have the X3 bar and footplate, which I use for heavy DLs, RDLs, front squats, and bench press. I will add an X3 movement, after completing one of your workouts. 

Keep the advice coming 

Ricardo T

RBT Customer and Enthusiasts

I enjoy your insights on Band training and have been doing band training myself for about 4 yrs.

Hello Dave,

I’ve been following you for quite a while now. I enjoy your insights on Band training and have been doing band training myself for about 4 yrs.

I’m going to be 65 yrs old  this year and I use the bands between playing Racquetball 3 days a week. I feel they give me the advantage of being in top physical condition to play the game without taking from my body.

I just want to tell you that I enjoy your site and I wish you continued success in the future.

A Fan

Bob C

You and your team have created an amazing training resource.

Good evening Dave,

You and your team have created an amazing training resource. I will be sure to keep passing on the word of what a resource this is.

Have a great night!

Daniel W
Band Gym Member

I could never have gotten into my present (still work in progress vastly improved) shape in a conventional gym.

Congratulations on what you’ve done with the Band Gym. You are providing a fantastic resource!

I started with a ’21 day challenge’ in Spring of 2020 and did the first ever Fit Camp and have continued happily since then.

I could never have gotten into my present (still work in progress vastly improved) shape in a conventional gym. When I’d get back to the weight room I would rapidly gain strength to the point where I was putting too much stress on my shoulders well before I got where I wanted to go—but with bands it’s almost back to how I felt when I started weight training aged 15!

I love the monthly routines you’ve been providing and I’m looking forward to more of your ‘Challenges’ in 2023 (assuming always that I survive the current one and the Christmas pudding).

With best wishes,

Bill S
Band Gym Member

With the help of these resistance bands and some of the exercises I’ve been doing I’d say I feel even better than before I had the infection.

Hi Dave

I want to thank you for checking in with me regarding the resistance bands. So far I’m really loving them a lot! Since my injury a year and a half ago where I had a staph infection in my knee, I needed to regain a lot of Lost strength. It’s taking quite a while but I’m pleased to say that I’m back running and playing volleyball and tennis just like before. With the help of these resistance bands and some of the exercises I’ve been doing I’d say I feel even better than before I had the infection.
Thanks so much!

Scott B
RBT Enthusiasts

I’ve had the same set for over 5 years and use them aggressively. From yellow all the way to XXL Blue. They still perform like new!

I always tell anyone that is interested in the very best continuously looped resistance bands to buy Quantum Bands. I’ve had the same set for over 5 years and use them aggressively. From yellow all the way to XXL Blue. They still perform like new! And Dave Schmitz is the world’s leading expert in training with looped bands. Buy Quantum Bands. Join The Band Gym. Follow Dave’s advice. Look, feel and move better than you used to ten years ago.

Shawn M
Band Gym Member

Having that set-up in our living space is an enabler that contributes to my workout dynamic. It allows me to vary my workout times depending on our schedule.

Hi Dave,

Your note today pairs well with the one you sent a week or so ago with the eight points on making one’s exercise set-up convenient and hassle-free.

Our senior condo is a two-bedroom, two-bath with an office. We made the 2nd bedroom our exercise room. There’s a console with a high-end stereo and TV, an old Nordic Track wood cross-country ski machine (motorless), a 100-pound stacked dumbbell set, yoga mats, and of course, my RBT bands, RBT hip bands and dynamic stabilizers. We’ve got a ceiling fan in there, and the big windows look out at the Colorado Front Range Rockies. I look forward to going into that space, turning on the music, working out and enjoying the view.

Having that set-up in our living space is an enabler that contributes to my workout dynamic. It allows me to vary my workout times depending on our schedule. Quite often, like today, I’m able to get a 20-minute to 30-minute workout in the morning, followed with an hour or 90-minute workout in the afternoon. If I had to travel to a gym, I wouldn’t be able to do that.

Then again, your RBT bands allow me to get a good workout anywhere, anytime. Your bands are an integral, dominant part of every one of my workouts. At 74, I’m still going strong.

Your RBT bands and exercise guidance have changed and improved my life.

With appreciation,

Frank

I truly love what you do and how you do it.

Dear Dave:

I just wanted to thank you for all you do. A few years ago I was always looking to get an edge and have my athletes get stronger and faster. So I’m the local speed guy in my town.
I love the band workouts for speed and agility and power.

I want to thank you personally because my son and his friends have benefited from them tremendously. My son Matthew is a big time lacrosse player with tremendous speed and size. He was just committed to play lacrosse at Syracuse University as a Midfielder. I want to thank you for all you do.

All my students love band training, and I have been training them for 7 yrs now.
I tell all my students athletes believe in themselves and believe in band training.

I tell people all the time about your Website and your Band training. I truly love what you do and how you do it.

Thank you Dave

Coach Patrick.

That’s what I need and want so I give you 6 stars in a 5 star scoring….Thank you for making yourself available you’re a good coach and you’ve got a good program going

Dave,

I became a member about a month ago, being 70 years old is coming. I’ve decided to do the senior workout program for a while. And I had a few other exercises to it. I am glad I bought a bar though you and not a shower bar from a hardware store. Also bands and band connectors, l love using bands together. Your saying “ mobility stability and flexibility”

That’s what I need and want so I give you 6 stars in a 5 star scoring. I will have a question for you I don’t know how to get a hold of you. Thank you for making yourself available you’re a good coach and you’ve got a good program going.

Glenn W
Band Gym Member

This progression to bands and your programming is the best investment that I have made for my health ever.

Having a great time since joining the Band Gym. I have not felt this limber and without pain from lifting weights in years. This progression to bands and your programming is the best investment that I have made for my health ever. Thank you for your instructional emails, workout updates and the challenges that they bring. I am a believer. By the way, if it matters, I will be 70 years old shortly. I look forward to my early morning band workout with you every morning.

Christina O
Band Gym Member

I spent over 30 years working in Assisted Living Facilities and Adult Day Care and have seen the differences in people who first need care in the 90’s versus those who first need care in their 70s. I knew you were giving sound advice. So here I am at 67 learning a new way to work out. LOVE IT.

Mr. Schmitz,

Just wanted to let you know that this routine, the Senior Strong Program, is just what I need. I am pretty new to resistance bands. I learned about them on a YouTube video from “Bob and Brad”. Once I had the bands I wanted a visual workout to learn to use the bands correctly and a program that evolves over a period of time rather than me trying to figure out a workout routine. Back to YouTube where I found a video that you did on working out after 50. I spent over 30 years working in Assisted Living Facilities and Adult Day Care and have seen the differences in people who first need care in the 90’s versus those who first need care in their 70s. I knew you were giving sound advice. So here I am at 67 learning a new way to work out. LOVE IT. No gym membership (thus no guilt for not going) or no exercise DVD instructor repeating the same words over and over. I can work out when I want and at a speed that works for me. I love the video of each exercise (on Week 2 the bicep curl doesn’t load). I am repeating each week before moving on to the next workout week. This week I will repeat week 2. On my morning walks I have noticed that my posture is straighter. AND…… AND I did 65 squats in my last workout session! Once I finish the Senior Strong Program I will be back to find the next program to continue on and make it interesting.

Thank you,

Mollie E
RBT 60+ Enthusiasts

The 45 Day Fit Camp is my favorite …. So much information and so many different types of workouts

Thanks Dave,

The 45 Day Fit Camp is my favorite.

I believe this is my 4th time. All the way through.

So much information and so many different types of workouts.

Outstanding and thanks again.

Bill in Chattanooga
Band Gym Member

Thanks for a great experience!

I’m a new Band Gym member and have found the 45 Day Fit Camp a great way to keep my enthusiasm up.

Thanks for a great experience!

Joe Z.
Band Gym Member

Please know that you have certainly made a difference in my workout life.

Keep up the great work, Dave.

Please know that you have certainly made a difference in my workout life.

John L
RBT Customer and Enthusiasts

Let me start off by saying that I love you fitness content. It is why I am a Band Gym member. It is simply the best; practical, doable and fun!

First off, let me start off by saying that I love you fitness content. It is why I am a Band Gym member. It is simply the best; practical, doable and fun!

Plus I love the new Band Gym website. The layout is perfect. It’s very easy to find workouts, programs and resources. Keep up the great work.

Isaac B
Band Gym Member

I feel that bands are the best tool I can share with them (family and friends) because they are for all ages and fitness levels.

Dave,

I’m almost 48 years old and I’ve never had a break in my pursuit of fitness, so I’m pretty “fit” for my age. However, I have aging parents and friends my age who could use more exercise in their life. I feel that bands are the best tool I can share with them because they are for all ages and fitness levels. Being fit is more than just “looking good”!

Thank you for doing what you do.

Kevin S
Band Gym Member

Dave, your RBT is WAY MORE EFFECTIVE than other orthopedic care to date!

My #1 Goal with band training is to mitigate shoulder impingement in my workouts for hang gliding and ski season at 71.

Dave, your RBT is WAY MORE EFFECTIVE than other orthopedic care to date! Am most grateful for your expertise, drive and compassion.
You rock!

Dennis D
RBT Enthusiast and Customer

I’m able to vary my workouts from day to day and look forward to and enjoy my exercising like never before.

Excellent advice, Dave. Stellar stuff.

I’m focusing on rotation and seeing the improvements. Let me add, RBT bands have enabled my workouts to become multidimensional — full body involvement in my workouts now. I also key in on your advice to perform some movements slow, some fast. I’m able to vary my workouts from day to day and look forward to and enjoy my exercising like never before. Bands (following the array of movements you’ve demonstrated), calisthenics, adding a day or two each week of light/medium dumbbells. Some days lighter bands, higher reps, lots of movement. Some days working up from lighter to heavier bands with deliberate, concentrated effort. Plus, my taekwondo form keeps getting better as I execute moves with more authority. (Note that I perform some of those moves using bands as they enforce form discipline.) It’s a blast. And this from a guy about to turn 74.

Best regards as always,

Frank
RBT Enthusiasts

Just wanted you to know that as a newer Band Gym member I really appreciate all the work you put into it.

Dave

Just wanted you to know that as a newer Band Gym member I really appreciate all the work you put into it. It has been a great help to me. Hence, my only suggestion is to keep up the good work!

Doug R
Band Gym Member

Your training tips and workout videos have significantly motivated me to stay focused and to be the best that I can be as I age.

Hi Dave:

You did a very good job in describing the inevitable changes that happen as we age and unfortunately I am experiencing them more and more with each passing year.

Fortunately though I believe I have been able to slow these changes down significantly through the use of resistance bands.

Resistance bands have helped me to not only maintain strength, mobility, flexibility, and muscle definition but also with what I believe in some ways is more important, is that it has helped me with balance and core strength.

Also your training tips and workout videos have significantly motivated me to stay focused and to be the best that I can be as I age.

Thanks Dave for all your help

James T
Band Gym Member

The new website and the new app really shows the quality and effort that your team and you put into this business.

Just wanted to send you a note of encouragement. The new website and the new app really shows the quality and effort that your team and you put into this business. It is the same quality that you put into the programs and workouts you provide. I really love the daily workouts and have been creating seconds pro timers for them as they come out. I appreciate the implementation of the kettlebells in this week’s workouts and hope that trend continues to some extent. Thanks again.

Lee W
Band Gym Member

Myself and 6 of my neighbors really enjoy our band workout since we started with your band set.

Good morning Dave

I do have a band gym set up.

Myself and 6 of my neighbors really enjoy our band workout since we started with your band set. Perhaps it has been 8 to 10 years working out with your bands. Matt Cook originally introduced me to you and your workouts.

Anyway, we really love it.

Thank you. Stay safe and have a great day.

Reza L
RBT Enthusiasts

Every time I’m thinking about skipping a workout I see one of your emails and that puts me back on track.

Dave,

Just want to let you know that your frequent emails keep me motivated.

Every time I’m thinking about skipping a workout I see one of your emails and that puts me back on track.

Keep up the great work!

Thanks, Dave

John L.
RBT Customer

Happy Band Gym Member with a Happy Gym!! He’s a fan and so am I.

Hello Dave,

A couple of years ago I sent you a floor plan of our bonus room and you gave recommendations on bar placement. Here is a picture of that area in our gym.

I think my husband was a little skeptical of all the uses and benefits of band training. He kept wanting to use heavy free weights. But I didn’t purchase those so he was kind of forced to figure out the bands. Now he loves them! He’s able to do exercises that do not hurt his shoulder. He’s also able to do more precise workouts than he expected.

He’s a fan and so am I.
Thanks again for your help.
Happy band gym member with a happy gym!!

Leigh C
Band Gym Member

So many of your informational posts and training videos have helped me progress in my resistance band training.

Hi Dave,

So many of your informational posts and training videos have helped me progress in my resistance band training.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for paying it forward.

Keep them coming.

James T
Band Gym Member