Resistance bands are a great way to build strength or aid on the road to recovery from an injury. These bands are typically made of rubber, similar to Latex, and can sometimes break during use causing additional injury. This is counter productive especially if they are being used for rehabilitation. Since the mid-1990’s, Stroops has been making a safer resistance band under the name Slastix Technology – designed and manufactured in America.
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Shape. Tone. Burn. That’s the concept behind ShaTuBu, a women’s foundation garment that not only provides shaping, but resistance bands sewn into the knee-length tights gives you a workout with each step.
Developed by chiropractor Dr. Denise Perron, ShaToBu makes claims to burn up to 12 percent more calories during daily activities. The garment shapes and adds support to create a slimmer silhouette. The resistance in the tights work on the thighs and rear when you start moving. The resistance bands are stitched into strategic points that are built into panels on the tights. The bands criss-cross the upper thighs and waist area. As you walk, the resistance bands provide a little drag, forcing you to work harder with each step. These are the second version of ShaToBu, and are available for about $34 at barenecessities.com, blissworld.com, dullards.com, macys.com or shatobu.com.