Resistance loop band training is an affordable and effective way to exercise. When it comes to convenience, portability, and ease of set up, it’s hard to beat.But what about durability? Resistance loop bands are made from commercial grade latex tubing and are designed for years of use. However, like anything, misuse will cause them to deteriorate.

Here are the top 5 things you need to avoid in order to maintain the life of your resistance loop bands.

1.Train in Bare Feet
Make sure that your shoes are non-abrasive in order to prevent wear and tear on the band. You should also avoid exercising on an abrasive surface, such as rough concrete for the same reason.

2.Wrapping Around an Unprotected Solid Object
When you wrap your loop band around a pole or other solid upright object, you should put something soft between the band the and upright. Your loop band is made from soft latex. When force is created between it and the upright (a hard object), the soft object will come off worse for the experience. So, be kind to your loop band and place a piece of soft cloth between it and the upright.

3.Threading Through Rings or Wire
You may be tempted to thread your loop band through a metal ring, or even the wire of a fence. This is not a good idea. The metal or wire is likely to cut through the latex, especially when you stretch the band out to its full length.

4.Overstretching
By far the most common reason that people have problems with their resistance loop bands is that they overstretch them. Stretching the band is how you increase the tension. Yet, there becomes a point when you can overstretch. If you go beyond this point, you are likely to cause micro tears in the latex.

5.Improper Storage
when a band is exposed to heat for a prolonged period it loses moisture. This causes it to become hard and brittle. A hard, brittle band is far more likely to snap than one that is well lubricated. You should store your band in a cool dry area. make sure that you don’t leave it directly exposed to sunlight. You can prolong the life of your band by regularly lubricating it.