120,
Here are a few places to look to get some ideas for strength training with resistance tubes/bands. I've used all of these and they're great! HTH!
http://exercise.about.com/cs/exercis...andworkout.htm
This next one is good if you have a balance ball too
http://exercise.about.com/library/blballresistance.htm
Here are a few tips to help
http://www.strengthcats.com/usingbandstipstosuccess.htm
Has a few exercises with pictures to show you how
http://www.exercisedb.com/exerciseda...e=Elastic+Band
And to further answer your question, yes resistance bands counts for strength training. There are many exercises for resistance band users that are comparable to the exercises used by weight lifters. For a novice strength trainer the resistance bands are a nice place to start in my opinion.
Also should you have any questions about strength training, stop by the Ladies who Lift forum and they will be able to give you some tips and advice
Here is a link to the forum:
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=80