The main styles are loop bands (continuous fabric or latex loops), tube bands (elastic tubes often paired with detachable handles), and flat tension belts (long, flat latex/rubber bands). These cover most home, studio, and rehab uses.
Common accessories include padded handles, door anchors, a carrying bag or case, and sometimes wrist/ankle straps and a basic exercise guide or workout plan.
Resistance bands are lightweight and travel-friendly. Many sets include a compact carrying bag or case and a door anchor for home use, making them easy to pack and store between workouts.
Bands used for rehabilitation typically offer low-to-medium resistance and graduated tension so you can increase load safely. Sets aimed at recovery are often described for physical therapy or joint issues and emphasize gentle, progressive resistance for rebuilding strength and mobility.
Many band sets use color-coded levels ranging from light resistance (low single-digit pounds) up to about 50 lb per band. Some tube sets list bands roughly in the 2–20 lb range, and several product descriptions note you can combine (stack) bands for higher total resistance.
Resistance bands support full-body strength and toning, stretching and mobility work, Pilates and yoga exercises, and rehabilitation or physical-therapy exercises to rebuild strength and flexibility.