Resistance is futile: Sweatband's fabric resistance bands are a hit

Chacko (centre) teaching a fitness class incorporating the fabric resistance band. — Photos: MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

One of the key benefits of resistance bands is that they are so versatile and portable, which makes them a crucial piece of fitness equipment to cart along during one’s travels. While they may not provide as much resistance as heavy dumbbells or weight machines, they still work the muscles effectively.

But durable resistance bands are hard to find. They either snap easily while under great tension, get sticky in humid weather or the rubbery material tugs at your body hair. Realising this, two varsity mates have come up with their own line of premium fabric resistance bands called Sweatband, which was launched in February 2019.