Resistance bands are great piece of gym equipment which allows you a variation that normal dumbbells barbells or machines can't. They're great for physiotherapy and have some distinct benefits over weights. How bands are better than weights According to master trainer Neil 'Yoda' Hill 'There are numerous benefits over weights. They're inexpensive require virtually no maintenance and one band alone can be used for numerous movements. They can be carried anywhere and one band can be used for many different movements. Also unlike weights the user is able to control the amount of force being applied very easily by their