TheraBand Soft Weights (Set of 6)
Weight training builds strength and can be an essential part of the rehab process, but if you suffer from conditions that affect grip strength like arthritis, using dumbbells or kettlebells may not be possible. The TheraBand Soft Weights (Set of 6) are made with an ergonomic and soft PVC shell, providing a gentler grip so users can focus on the exercise they're doing without worrying about hand pain. This set includes six colour-coded weights that get incrementally heavier to make progression easier.
What's Included?
Please note: this listing is for the full set of TheraBand Soft Weights. We also offer the individual weights if you would prefer to purchase any of the weights individually.
Key Features
- Six weights included for progressive strength development
- Comfortable and accommodating grip is great for older users and those with arthritis
- Suitable for strength, balance and mobilisation training
- Help to develop functional grip strength
- Soft design reduces risk of injury or damage if dropped
- Great for toning and shaping for developing general fitness
- Same diameter for different weights means you don't have to adjust your grip
- Every soft weight in range has an 11cm diameter
- Includes exercise guide to help you get the most of the weight
Highly Versatile Design
To help you train in a huge variety of ways, the soft weights have been developed to be incredibly versatile – great for both fitness and therapy. Designed for strengthening, balance training and mobilisation, the weights also help to develop functional grip strength.
Thanks to their soft nature, they're also suitable for use with a rebounder or mini trampoline for plyometric exercises, as you can see below:
What's more, the soft weights are also fantastic for use in fitness. Ideal for toning and shaping, the weights are great for helping you develop your overall strength and fitness levels. They're also great for sports-specific programmes, helping you target your training to help you improve where it'll best help your performance.
Includes Six Balls with Different Weights
To enable progressive strength training, the TheraBand Soft Weights are supplied in six different weights. Each weight is colour coded for easier identification at a glance – ideal for clinical or therapy use. See the table below for the weights and their corresponding colours:
| Colour | Weight |
|---|
| Tan | 0.5kg |
| Yellow | 1kg |
| Red | 1.5kg |
| Green | 2kg |
| Blue | 2.5kg |
| Black | 3kg |
What Kind of Exercises Can You Do with TheraBand Soft Weights?
As they function as a replacement to traditional dumbbells, the Soft Weights are similarly versatile, but they can also be used for soft weight-specific exercises including:
- Functional grip exercises
- Exercises for individual fingers
- Plyometric exercises using a rebounder or mini-trampoline
Includes Exercise Guide
So that you can make a proper start with your TheraBand Soft Weights, they include an instruction guide. This demonstrates proper exercises for a variety of applications, helping you to get the most from your soft weight right away.
Great for Arthritis Sufferers and People with Reduced Grip
For those with reduced grip, the weights are a great alternative to traditional dumbbells. They're ideal for older individuals and those with arthritis as they offer a more functional and accommodating grip that's easy on the hands.
Their soft nature reduces the risk of damage or injury if they're dropped, and because of the latex filling each weight retains the same 11cm diameter. This means that you don't have to shift or adjust your grip as you change weight, enabling easier development and progression.
Versatile Design Can Be Used for Variety of Exercises
The versatile design of TheraBand Soft Weights encourages you to try a wide range of workouts, including unilateral or bilateral exercise progressions, either independently or with a partner. The soft ball design and unique constant size of the TheraBand Soft Weights and promotes functional grip strength development, which for weightlifters and rock climbers, are fundamentally important skills.
Prefer a Single Weight?
This full set of Soft Weights is brilliant for progression and help you build your strength. However, if you would prefer just a single weight, the TheraBand Soft Weights are also available individually.
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