I train clients over 60: This is the one affordable staple I recommend to build bulletproof knees and improve strength

Amazon Prime Day has arrived once again, and it got me thinking about how I like to train my clients over 60 and the gym equipment I use. I like to empower people to exercise at home or in the gym, wherever they feel more comfortable, and there are specific gym products I use to make that feel accessible.

There's one beginner-friendly, super affordable option I turn to with my dad every time, and it's one of the best resistance bands, or loop bands. You can use them to increase resistance when training your legs, glutes, hips and shoulders, improving muscle engagement all over your body and bulletproofing your joints as you age.

These little loops don't look like much, but used correctly, expect better stability, functional strength, longevity and injury protection.

Here's what you need to do and how to make a saving during the Prime Day sales.

Do resistance bands work?

Resistance bands won't build maximal strength like using barbells would, nor will they be your best bet in the long term for hypertrophy, which basically means the muscle growth that occurs when you progressively overload and stimulate muscles.

However, what they will do is help you build your everyday functional strength, improve mobility and stability, increase challenge and resistance on your muscles for any exercise you use them with, and test your range of motion.

When I use them with clients, especially my dad, I can almost double the effort without needing to load up on extra weights all the time. Of course, there's a time and place, but I really enjoy using them for mobility routines, and I credit them with building stronger hips and glutes in older clients who benefit from this to prevent back pain or reduce sitting time.

And guess what? I've picked three of my favorite band deals that you can shop in the Amazon Prime Day sales right now.

Resistance band deals

Save 25%

Tribe Loop bands : was $20 now $15 at Amazon

Granted, this isn't a life-changing discount on these bands, but they are super affordable and incredibly robust, which is exactly what you need for your glutes and hips. You get 5 bands of varying resistances from 10- 75 lbs, and I find these types of loops don't move around too much, giving you a much better grip.

View Deal

Save 53%

Lianjindun Resistance bands: was $19 now $9 at Amazon

If price is your main priority, you can grab these bands for less than $10. You have 5 options, and they're all latex-free and super stretchy, which means you can do more with them, as this will increase your range of motion. I would use these more for rehab and stretching, as they don't loop around the thighs unless you tie them (which you can, but they do move around more!)

View Deal

Save 46%

Renoj Resistance bands: was $13 now $7 at Amazon

These are a great middle-ground option that also fall below $10. They are loop bands, so great for mobility, Pilates, weightlifting, or yoga, and they come in light (blue) to X-heavy (black). They're made from 100% natural latex, and I find they typically hold in place without snapping up your legs.

View Deal