So, in my search to rebuild my fall fashion wardrobe, do you know what I’ve noticed? Â Lots of bold colors – and lots of shoulders. Â The 2016 fall fashion line-up pulls a page from the ’80’s playbook. Â A quick Google search for 2016 fall fashion trends for tops reveals pouty-lipped models bearing perfectly toned shoulders. Do you know what that means? Â You can’t throw on your favorite comfy sweater and toss aside your fitness goals. Â Time to build and maintain sexy, strong shoulders.
Of course, I advocate round-the-year fitness for the excellent health benefits, but sometimes motivation requires more than intangible long-term benefits, right? Â Who doesn’t want to look sexy in their favorite off-the-shoulder number at upcoming holiday parties? Â However, strong shoulders have several positive health benefits, too!
Benefits of Strong Shoulders
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Prevent shoulder injuries.
The shoulder joint is the most unstable joint in the body, making it more injury prone. Â The part of the bone that fits into the joint is larger than the joint itself. Â Keeping it healthy helps maintain the shoulder’s stability.
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Day-to-Day Living
We involve our shoulders in almost every life activity. Â When we reach for an item, pick up groceries, shake hands, or get dressed, these movements involve the shoulders and upper arms. Â Inadequate strength limits daily functioning.
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Looking Good Hollywood!
Sexy, strong shoulders look amazing! Â I think that’s why this year’s fall fashion report has models bearing their shoulders for one last hurrah before the winter chill sets in.
So, what’s your motivation for strong shoulders? Â Do you want to attend the next sexy shoulder convention? Â I’m not sure there is such a thing. Â If not, we should so start one! Â Or do you want to lift your kids with less worry about injuring your rotator cuff? Â I have a quick workout to help you get started!
What you need
These loop bands also come with a lifetime guarantee.
The set comes with four bands representing four different levels of resistance. Â From left-to-right, black is the strongest resistance and green is the lightest. Â Be sure to work with the resistance that is right for you. Â Too much resistance could damage your muscles. However, too little resistance hinders progress.
When learning new moves, though, I do suggest using lighter resistance until you perfect your form.
As always, I am not a doctor or fitness professional. Â My advice isn’t medical advice and shouldn’t be taken as such. Â Consult your doctor or health professional before starting this, or any other, fitness routine to ensure that the moves are right for you.
Thanks to Starwood Sports for the free sample for this video
Alicia Taylor
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36 Comments
Christina Aliperti
November 15, 2016 - 3:49 pmI have some of these bands and I haven’t used them. I am going to try this workout this week.
Jojo Vito
November 15, 2016 - 8:34 amwow, your shoulder workout looks fun. I will share this with the girls at home đ
Amy Jones
November 14, 2016 - 8:35 pmThis sounds like a life saving product! I would lov to have one
Alfonzowords
November 14, 2016 - 3:57 pmYes! i definitely need to try this, my shoulders have been uneasy as of late. hopefully this will help
Emily
November 14, 2016 - 3:48 pmI have some loop bands but i haven’t used it for targeting my shoulders yet. I’ll have to try this routine.
sayhellonature
November 13, 2016 - 10:18 pmI definitely need stronger shoulders. Definitely checking these out!
Sarah Bailey
November 13, 2016 - 2:44 pmI have recently wanted to start a better workout routine. This one sounds like something that I could do.
TColeman
November 13, 2016 - 2:43 pmThis looks like it would be so much fun to do as an exercise. I need to look into getting one.
Rose A (@mail4rosey)
November 12, 2016 - 6:36 amI have never tried the bands. I hear they are great though, and everyone can use them.
Amy Jones
November 11, 2016 - 11:11 pmThis sounds like an efficient workout. I’m gonna try it!
Karlyn Cruz
November 11, 2016 - 10:47 pmOh, I want to try it so soon. I have weak shoulders too.
hereiscribble87
November 11, 2016 - 7:39 pmLove thisâ I am so glad I found this. I have been looking for new shoulder workouts and this is perfect!
Karlyn Cruz
November 11, 2016 - 4:55 pmThis is my first time to heard about this. I think I should try it.
Wren
November 11, 2016 - 7:53 amThat looks like a very nice tool to use for shoulders! I just suffered a shoulder injury and trying physical therapy, may have to try this out!
Rebecca Bryant
November 11, 2016 - 5:04 amI enjoy your workouts. I definitely need to strengthen my shoulders because I don’t think about them in my normal workout.
Kim C Dickerson (@kimcdickerson)
November 11, 2016 - 12:22 amI use my resistance band (when I can) during yoga. It certainly gives me a good workout! I have broad shoulders by nature so I don’t think I’ll ever be part of the sexy shoulder club. đ
Alicia Taylor
November 15, 2016 - 11:32 amI believe women with all body types can be sexy!
Amber
November 10, 2016 - 7:52 pmI love this! I need to try this out. It looks like I could do it without hurting myself, ha. I’m a bit of a klutz.
Cynthia Landrie
November 10, 2016 - 6:33 pmI began using resistance exercise when I had hip surgery. I really enjoyed it and have kept it up.
Alicia Taylor
November 15, 2016 - 11:32 amMy husband discovered them after shoulder surgery.
chaykadarina
November 10, 2016 - 4:44 pmOH this is great! thanks. I love these exercises because this really helps with my weak shoulders!
Melanie Smith
November 10, 2016 - 4:19 pmGreat!! I will try this routine! It looks so good for my shoulders.
Liz Mays
November 10, 2016 - 3:48 pmThis is good advice! It seems like a lot of people are prone to rotator cuff and shoulder injuries so it’s good to strengthen those shoulders.
Chloe
November 10, 2016 - 3:02 pmThese would be great to have at home when you are on a tight schedule for time! I can even see myself taking these down to the park whilst my little one is having a play.
Alicia Taylor
November 15, 2016 - 12:05 pmYes! I love how portable this is!
Simply At Home Mom (@SimplyAtHomeMom)
November 10, 2016 - 12:58 pmI’ve been trying really hard to keep up with my fitness goals throughout the holiday season and these bands look like an easy way to tone my shoulders without taking a lot of time. I may try these!
Cheryl F
November 10, 2016 - 11:26 amI badly need to start this routine. I have been wanting to get a toned shoulders. This might work on me. I’d love to wear such off shoulder tops too.
Alicia Taylor
November 10, 2016 - 12:23 pmI bet they’d look great đ
momknowsbest15
November 10, 2016 - 10:11 amI use these bands at home to tone my arms. I use them while I am waiting for my coffee to heat up in the microwave.
Alicia Taylor
November 10, 2016 - 12:24 pmI love that idea! I’m always looking for ways to sneak fitness into my daily routine.
Heather
November 10, 2016 - 9:47 amI have an injured shoulder and I’m using a resistance band to help heal it. You got to continue to work through it so it will heal. Immobility can actually be much worse.
Alicia Taylor
November 10, 2016 - 12:25 pmYes. For anyone else reading this – please see a doctor or physical therapist before beginning a treatment routine on your own. Heather, my husband had to have rotator cuff surgery and they gave him a set of bands like this to recover. Immobility is definitely not a good thing.
milenabarrett
November 10, 2016 - 7:21 amI might want to try these! Recently in the past few months I’ve had to stop my workout routines because of shoulder pain. Maybe this would help.
Alicia Taylor
November 10, 2016 - 12:25 pmBe sure to see your doctor to ensure you haven’t damaged the joint in some way, first.
irishred13
November 10, 2016 - 7:08 amI injured my shoulder in high school and have had issues since. I will try this workout and see if it helps to strengthen my shoulder!
Alicia Taylor
November 10, 2016 - 12:26 pmHave your doctor ensure you havenât damaged the joint in some way, first, please. This is not meant to fix damage. It’s meant to strengthen healthy shoulders.