Video: Resistance Band Exercises (part 1)

Apr 24, 2017

Join Meg from AIM Fitness for Part 1 of Resistance Band Exercises. This week the focus is on upper body exercises. Bands are easy to use when traveling and give extra resistance to your workout. Grab your band and try the exercises out!

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