Your question was: What is the Thera-Band System of Progressive Resistance?
Our experts said: The Thera-Band® System of Progressive Resistance consists of 8 color-coded resistance levels. The color of the band or tubing denotes it's resistance level.
Tan = Extra Light Resistance
Yellow = Light Resistance
Red = Medium Resistance
Green = Heavy Resistance
Blue = Extra Heavy Resistance
Black = Special Heavy Resistance
Silver = Super Heavy Resistance
Gold = Maximum Resistance
In general, tan and yellow are used for early rehabilitation or very frail individuals. The most common resistances are red, green & blue. Black, silver and gold are typically used by athletes.