This 15-minute resistance band workout is a low-impact training program that's easy to squeeze into busy days. It helps you build strength and tone your muscles all at home.
As one of the best choices for hectic lifestyles, resistance bands are one of my favorite tools for busy moms because they're affordable, portable, and versatile.
Being a mom is a full-time job, leaving little time for self-care and hour-long exercise bouts. However, using an at-home, resistance band workout that's done in just 15 minutes is an effective way to kickstart your goals.
This resistance band routine takes only 15 minutes, making it an ideal workout for busy moms.
It's the perfect blend between upper body and lower body exercises; these movements help strengthen the postural muscles, reduce pain, and improve energy.
And though the workout is geared towards beginners, there are modifications to make it harder.
You can also learn how to make exercise harder without adding weights.
Need help getting started with home workouts that strengthen the entire body? Check out the Busy Mom's ULTIMATE GUIDE To Working Out At Home.
The 15-Minute Resistance Band Workout
A circuit workout that targets all major muscle groups! In addition to the table below, scroll down and you'll also find modifications for different fitness levels, allowing moms to customize their workout and get the most out of their time.
| Sumo Squats | 12 reps |
| Quadruped Band Kickbacks | 12 reps per leg |
| Band Row With Pause | 10 reps |
| Mountain Climbers | 25 seconds |
| Lunge With Band Pull & Twist | 8 reps per side |
How to perform the resistance band workout: This resistance band workout is performed as a circuit workout. Meaning, you'll perform all the exercises back to back without rest.
Once you get to the lunges, rest for 30 seconds and repeat the sequence for a total of 4 times through.
The Workout PDF
Click the image below to download a PDF printable version of the 15-minute resistance band workout.
Here, you can write down the tension of the band and any notes as you go through the workout. Then, try to progress and make it harder week by week!
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Which Resistance Band You Need
With so many resistance bands out there it's hard to know what to have on hand! However, resistance bands are one of the best pieces of equipment because they're so versatile!
What you're looking for are strength bands, or "power bands" (not pilates resistance bands!). Likewise, a mini loop will work also for most of the exercises (check out the best mini band exercises.)
These resistance bands come with different tension levels and can serve many different purposes. For this resistance band full body workout (especially if you're new to resistance band training) I'd suggest starting with the yellow band for 10-35 lbs or the red band.
Learn the benefits of resistance bands, grab a set, and then make sure to check out this free printable resistance band exercise chart for beginner ideas!
The most-cost-effective home workout option to help you increase strength and lose weight. Easy to use and store.
Workout Tips
For any at-home workout, remember that form is crucial. Don’t just go through the motions. Slow it down and make each and every rep count. THAT is how you increase your strength.
Sumo Squats
- Take your feet wider than shoulder distance apart and turn the toes out slightly.
- Drop the bum toward the floor driving the knees out as you do. You should feel a stretch in the inner thighs.
- Pause, then push through the feet and return to the starting position.
Make it harder: perform a rep and a half as one rep (down, up, halfway down, back up as one rep).
Red Band Kickback
- Come into position on all fours.
- Place the band either around both feet or if it's a long band hooked on the hands and on one foot only.
- Keep a neutral back as your squeeze the glutes and kick back, straightening the leg.
- Bring the knee back and in and repeat.
Resistance Band Row With Pause
- Sit on the floor with your feet out in front of you and the band hooked around the feet.
- Pull the hands back toward the chest pinching the shoulder blades at the back as you do so.
- Pause for three pull seconds keeping your shoulders away from your ears.
- Slowly release to the starting position and repeat.
Make it harder: Perform a bentover row instead.
Mountain Climbers
- Begin in plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders.
- Tuck your bum under slightly and bring your right knee to your chest.
- Push the leg back and repeat on the other side.
- Continue alternating.
Make it harder: add a mini loop to your feet.
Lunge With Band Pull & Twist
- Hold the resistance band taut in your hands as you step the right foot back into lunge position.
- Drop the right knee and as you pause at the bottom of the lunge, perform a band pull apart and twist in toward the front knee.
- Return to a neutral spine and step up and out of the lunge.
- Repeat on the other side.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Resistance Band Workouts
This total body workout can be done 3-4 days per week ideally on non-consecutive days. Or, add this total body program into your workout routine one day per week to switch up your current style.
One of the reasons that resistance band exercises are such a great way to train is that they have the most tension at the hardest part of the exercise. Band workouts are an effective way to train at home because they add external resistance to your muscles while keeping the exercises joint-friendly and low-impact.
Avery says
Just tried this 15-minute resistance band workout and wow, I'm impressed! Super convenient for busy days, and I felt the burn in all the right places. Definitely making it a regular thing. Thanks for this awesome routine!
fitasamamabear says
It's nice when it's done quickly!
Sharon says
This is such a great workout, I'm going to throw my resistance bands in my suitcase for my trip next week and do this workout again while away!
fitasamamabear says
Doooo it!
Kim says
I love this resistance band workout! It's been a great addition to my daily exercise routine, especially on days when I don't have time for the gym. The variety of exercises keeps things interesting, and I can definitely feel myself getting stronger each day coz of this. Thank you for sharing.
fitasamamabear says
Definitely a time saver, glad you liked it!