Brand | bodylastics |
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Material | Natural Rubber |
Color | 3-142LBS Set Assorted |
Item Weight | 3.5 Pounds |
Sport | Exercise and Fitness |
Included Components | 1 - Door Anchor, 1 - Small Anywhere Anchor, 1 - Carry Bag, 6 - Resistance Bands 3lb, 5lb, 8lb, 13lb, 19lb, 23lb, 2 - Individual Handles, 2 - Individual Ankle Straps |
Recommended Uses For Product | Workout |
Unit Count | 13.0 Count |
Model Name | Bodylastics |
Style | Resistance Bands |
Tension Level | Up to 142 lbs. |
Number of Resistance Levels | 6 |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 10.6 x 9.8 x 3.9 inches |
Package Weight | 1.81 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9 x 8 x 3 inches |
Brand Name | bodylastics |
Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 13 |
Manufacturer | Bodylastics |
Part Number | FBA_15155 |
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Bodylastics Resistance Band Set - Resistance Bands with Handles, Ankle Straps, Door Anchor, Carry Bag - Heavy-Duty Stretch Exercise Bands -Patented Clips and Snap Reduction Tech -Fitness Workout Bands
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Brand | bodylastics |
Material | Natural Rubber |
Color | 3-142LBS Set Assorted |
Item Weight | 3.5 Pounds |
Sport | Exercise and Fitness |
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- ✅ Get An Extra-Durable Exercise Band Set: Our exercise bands have a robust and patented Snap Reduction and Safety Tech design. The reinforced inner safety cord increases the fitness bands’ durability and safety by helping to prevent overstretching and snapping.
- ✅ Durable Clips For Safe Attachment: Our resistance bands have premium patented clips with a no fade nickel finish and a custom closure. Unlike other brands, our clips stay in place and do not flop around when using them. The custom gate closure ensures that the Bodylastics resistance bands are securely anchored every single time, and are safer for fingers.
- ✅ Wirecutter Pick For Many Years Running: Our premium tube exercise bands are recommended by The Wirecutter, a highly respected news source.
- ✅ Workout With Easy Grip Ergonomic Handles: The upgraded, nonslip, sweat resistant handles for our exercise bands provide a firm, secure, and comfortable grip and help you make the most of your cardio, weightlifting, or strength-building workout.
- ✅ Long-Lasting Tube Resistance Bands: This workout set includes 6 premium workout bands of different resistance levels, 3lb, 5lb, 8lb, 13lb, 19lb, 23lb, offering a total of 142lbs stackable resistance. Our resistance bands are crafted of 100% natural Malaysian Latex with a continuous dip method which creates a superior resistance band. Each band incorporates our patented Snap Reduction tech and are great for high-impact training.
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Don’t live in the gym, just look like you do with Bodylastics! Our Resistance Bands Set utilizes heavy-duty components, so you can effectively improve your mobility and enhance strength and athletic performance.
We use top-quality natural Malaysian latex when creating these training bands. We reinforce this excellent material with the continuous dip method to ensure all Bodylastics bands provide the maximum stretch for optimal workout performance.
We test the resistance level of each Bodylastics band to make it an accurate yet less bulky alternative to barbells and dumbbells. Regardless of your workout split, stacking more bands will increase the intensity to your workout; thus working the muscles harder every time.
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ASIN | B006O09M4K |
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4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,725 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #64 in Resistance Bands |
Date First Available | December 19, 2011 |
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Customers like the performance, value, quality, ease of use, and comfort of the exercise band. They mention that it's a great exercise for core improvement, effective, and a good adjunct to your core barbell exercises. They appreciate the durability and the top quality of the door anchors and handles. They also mention that the hook and handle system is easy to use and convenient. Customers also like the comfortable hand grips that don't slip during exercises.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the exercise bands. They mention that the bands are well-made, excellent, and durable. The door anchors and handles are also of top quality. Customers are impressed with the safety and durability of the product.
"...I think it is fairly good quality. It could use a better type of stitch. It is way bigger than it looks in the picture...." Read more
"...DURABILITY & SAFETYAll the bands, handles, and anchors seem VERY durable and well made and seem like they should last years even with daily use..." Read more
"...As to the bands: they are, indeed, manufactured from heavy-duty components as stated...." Read more
"...The D rings and caribiners are solid metal and thick, can't really see these bending or warping even with continued use and there are no sharp edges..." Read more
Customers find the exercise bands to be a great exercise for core improvement and rehabilitation. They say it gives an equally good workout to using actual weights. Customers also say it's a good adjunct to your core barbell exercises and that it works the core more. They are surprised at the quality challenging workout they are able to achieve.
"...Now the goodies it comes with.The door anchor works great...." Read more
"...There are so many different exercises you can do. Examples on bodylastics website, sometimes you just have to get creative...." Read more
"...ago I decided to try them again and was pleasantly surprised at the quality challenging workout I was able to achieve...." Read more
"...It really does give you an equally good workout to using actual weights.Price per pound, this set cannot be beat...." Read more
Customers find the exercise band easy to use. They mention it's versatile, easy to set up, and convenient. They appreciate the hook and handle system, which makes changing out bands simple. They also like that the system can be configured in an infinite number of ways.
"...I like this because it's less math. Each band is slightly different, so it's give or take...." Read more
"...The layering of bands isn't difficult but sometimes it's nice to just 1 band that is the proper restiacne for your exercise...." Read more
"...Do that with dumbbells!The ease of operation is another area in which these bands excel. My biceps/triceps are stronger than my deltoids...." Read more
"...They are a great value, are smooth, well-made, heavy duty, and presented and packed perfectly...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the exercise bands. They mention that they are worth the price, and will ultimately save them money. The quality is good for the price.
"...PRICEThese are cheaper than gym membership or Olympic weight set and it's a one-time purchase...DURABILITY & SAFETY..." Read more
"...research and this being one of the better reviewed sets at a reasonable price point, decided to give it a try and I must say, I'm thoroughly..." Read more
"...PROS:Most obvious-cost efficiencyGreat for toning/scuplting musclesWorks stabilizer muscles similar to free weights..." Read more
"...They are a great value, are smooth, well-made, heavy duty, and presented and packed perfectly...." Read more
Customers find the exercise bands versatile, with many levels and the ability to connect them. They say the bands can be used singly or in groups as needed for additional resistance.
"...I really do like this set. There is a lot of variety in weights. I live in an RV and free weights are not an option...." Read more
"...For the average individual, these bands offer the versatilty necessary to be utilized as the sole means to increase strength and maintain overall..." Read more
"Makes working out at home easier and convenient" Read more
"...The Lifetime Defects Guarantee - Covers every aspect, even down to the various handles. 6...." Read more
Customers find the exercise bands very portable, lightweight, and compact. They also say the carrying case is convenient and the whole kit fits in a shoebox.
"...What this also means is their weight ratings are real and trustworthy...." Read more
"...Fortunately these are light and compact. I put the essentials in a 5 liter sack..." Read more
"...robust too on the Bodylastics model, although the Shredbands is lighter weight and quite secure regardless due to the over-generous strip of velcro,..." Read more
"...The first thing I immediately noticed upon unpacking this set is how heavy it is...." Read more
Customers like the resistance of the exercise bands. They say they are low impact yet create a great resistance to any exercise. They also say the bands provide a wide variety of resistance, are portable, and kinder to the joints than dumbbells. Customers also mention that the bands are labelled with the resistances and come with an amazing number of resistance options and fittings.
"...I think it also important to note that resistance bands are kinder to the joints than dumbbells, a very big plus for those with arthritis...." Read more
"...These resistance bands are just plain fun, and come in different resistances...." Read more
"...Two months of using them 3 times a week they haven't lost any resistance or seem to be any less strong then when i used each of them the first time...." Read more
"...is because they are light weight, portable, low impact, provide flexible resistance, and provide resistance in both directions just to name a few...." Read more
Customers find the hand grips on the exercise band comfortable to hold and don't slip during exercises. They also appreciate the sturdy, ergonomic grips that feel great in their hands and don’t cause pinches or restrict movement. Overall, customers say the handles have a truly professional feel.
"...There is not the slightest damage and it doesn't budge when working out.I also like the "anywhere" anchor...." Read more
"...The range of motion you get with these bands is very comfortable natural feeling, unlike some weight machines and barbells that often put your limbs..." Read more
"...The TPE handles are solid and have a good feel in the hand...." Read more
"...Caribiner clips make for easy and quick band exchangeComfortable hand grips on pivot platform..." Read more
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*Skip to the bottom if you want to know how resistance bands work, ie stretch vs. actual weight.
I bought this set mainly for physical therapy on my knee. I have extensive nerve damage and aerobic exercise is out of the question. So I have had these for a month now. I really do like this set. There is a lot of variety in weights. I live in an RV and free weights are not an option. I also feel safer using these. I have worked out a decent amount with free weights and I feel I can keep my balance better when working out my arms at chest height and higher.
Now the goodies it comes with.
The door anchor works great. So far the biggest band I have put on it is the 8# one (so 16#'s working weight). Remember it's an RV. I keep an eye on the door and frame. There is not the slightest damage and it doesn't budge when working out.
I also like the "anywhere" anchor. It really makes anchoring these possible to just about anything.
I find the ankle straps are comfortable.
The handles are just the right size. When working out with two bands, I keep a handle on each band during some exercises. I can easily grip both handles to work out. If I can't finish my number of reps, I just let go of the lighter strap and finish with the heavier one. It keeps me from having to stop working out, change grips around, then continue. I am thinking about purchasing one more 3# band. I keep the door anchor with its band on the door all of the time. I also keep the handles attached to their straps all of the time. An extra 3# band would give me the ability to increase the weight on either one without having to share a band.
The band barrier is essential to protect the bands. Just like when I used to rock climb, abrasion is not your friend. I think it is fairly good quality. It could use a better type of stitch. It is way bigger than it looks in the picture. It is 22" long and 3.5" wide when Velcroed together and flat. Nice.
The storage bag is also huge. It is roughly the size of a sleeping bag stuff sack. There are no issues putting everything in there. As a matter of fact, if you plan on carrying this to different places, you could keep a pair of shoes, a towel, and your workout clothes in it with the bands. (I just did it to make sure)
*Now, how bands work. You either have to know calculus really well or just read below.
Skip this paragraph if you have an idea how figuring band weight works.
Most bands I have seen have their rated weight occurring at 300% stretch. When they talk about stretch or percent stretch, here is what they mean. I like easy numbers so we are going to say the tubes on these bands are 40" long. 100% stretch means you are stretching it an additional 100% of its original length or double. Therefore the band is now 80" long. At 200% stretch, it is 120" long or triple. At its max of 300% stretch it is a whopping 160" long or quadruple. That's right. Your band that is a hair over a yard long needs to be stretched to almost 4.5 yards to reach its rated weight on the tag. Most exercises use the band folded in half, so you only have to stretch it to 2.25 yards. That is actually not too bad for some exercises. Remember, if you fold a band in half like you do when using the door anchor, you have to double the weight listed on the band. So, using the above example and a 10# band, your new 300# stretch length would be 80" (40" / 2 because it is folded in half gives 20". Then 20" x 4 gives 80".) and the weight would be 20# (just 10# x 2).
Now the part that is a bit confusing for some. I did a lot of weight testing while stretching, measuring stretch percentage, and math involving algebra. I came up with Bodylastics' weight ratings are at 100% stretch, not 300% like others. This felt right to me, I just never tested it. I like this because it's less math. Each band is slightly different, so it's give or take. At 150% stretch, it was right around 150% labeled weight. (For all the nerds like me, my actual numbers were 100% stretch = 113% weight and 152% stretch = 153% weight. If I used calculus instead of algebra, the 113% weight would be a lot lower) What this also means is their weight ratings are real and trustworthy. Please note I was doing this solo so take my numbers with a grain of salt.
To give you an idea how to use all of this, I will give an example. My door anchor has an 8# band looped in half, so 16#. I put my right foot in the ankle strap and move just far away to make the band taught. I now measure 22" from where my foot is. (half of the 44" stretchy part of the band since it is looped in half) I now position myself so my right foot ends up at that mark during each exercise. I now know I am pulling 16#. If you want more, make your mark at 33" from your original starting point. That is 150%. If your foot ends there you are doing 24#.
RESISTANCE
If you search resistance band exercise on google you'll see only a bunch of pictures of hot girls doing exercises with them. Don't look at it "only girls use resistance bands" it's not true!! I'm 6'1" 180lb and I've never had a problem with not having enough resistance. In fact I think this set might be TOO MUCH resistance! I've never had to use all of the bands at once, I can't imagine anybody ever would. I've never use the yellow (3lb) because it has so little resistance that barely notice it. A girl might find it useful though. When I first reviewed this I thought having 2 oranges was so great but now I realize the extra orange band is really unnecessary. I've found it's better to keep adding additional colored bands. For example instead of a second orange(30lb) use purple (23lb)+Red(8lb). The most resistance I use on any exercise is 80lb for shoulder shrugs (Orange+Purple+Black+Red) Depending on where you step on the bands it will give you more resistance also. It is nice having a variety of different colored bands of different resistances. The layering of bands isn't difficult but sometimes it's nice to just 1 band that is the proper restiacne for your exercise. If I could go back I would probably get the 19pc "Strong Man" set.
THE ESSENTIALS
I don't actually use all of the items in this set. I use 2 short handles, 2 ankle straps, 1 door anchor, 1 anywhere and 6 bands (green, red, blue, black, purple, orange) ) I consider this the essentials.
WEIGHT & SIZE
I travel a lot and everything I own fits in a suitcase. Therefore weight and space is always a consideration. Fortunately these are light and compact. I put the essentials in a 5 liter sack (which probably only occupies about 4 Liters of its space. With all of this in the bag it only weights 1.7kg (3.7lb).
DROP SETS
One of my favorite things about these is how easily I can do drop sets (a drop set is when you continue an exercise with a lower weight once muscle failure has been achieved at a higher weight) There's multiple ways to do drop sets with these:
1. without handles and multiple bands - drop the extra band
2. without handles and one band - hold the band at the top for first reps then slide them down to the bottom for the last ones.
3. with handles and multiple bands - unclip extra bands
4. with handles and one band - move your body toward the anchor point
PRICE
These are cheaper than gym membership or Olympic weight set and it's a one-time purchase...
DURABILITY & SAFETY
All the bands, handles, and anchors seem VERY durable and well made and seem like they should last years even with daily use. One great thing about these is you don't need a spotter You can work out alone and not worry about dropping a barbell on your neck. I wouldn't get resistance bands without the DGS technology. I've never had a resistance band break on me but it just gives me peace of mind.
CLEANUP
Cleanup is very easy, just grab everything and throw it in the bag. Unlike with the olympic weights where the cleanup is like a workout all in itself. I enjoy my workouts a lot more now that cleanup isn't a hassle.
USABILITY
Very easy using the carabiner system clipping and un-clipping them makes you feel like a mountain climber easy to get desired resistance: if it's not enough either take a step forward(or back) to create more tension or stop for a second and clip on one of the smaller bands. There are so many different exercises you can do. Examples on bodylastics website, sometimes you just have to get creative.
I have seen weight and muscle gains using these for bodybuilding. Moving up to"the next color"is always a good feeling, makes you feel like a karate warrior working up to your black belt.
The range of motion you get with these bands is very comfortable natural feeling, unlike some weight machines and barbells that often put your limbs in odd positions while lifting. One downside that I have noticed is that the black piece that attaches the band to the carabiner sticks out and when sometimes rubs against arm or legs and can scratch skin. I don't have any open cuts, just big scrapes. The way they protrude could be a design flaw, but it's also sort of a good thing because if you're using the bands without the handles it gives you more leverage and grip on the bands.
BOTTOM LINE
The gym isn't always open or available and weights are bulky and cumbersome. With these you know you'll always be able to get a good resistance workout. Whether you're using this as a back-up for when the gym is closed or a full-time replacement for your weights or machines these are an option every fitness enthusiast should have.
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The quality is quite good, other than the somewhat questionable door anchor. The internal ropes provide a better sense of safety – which is the main reason I bought this brand instead of others.
I have a pretty extensive home weight-training gym which uses free weights – including several benches, hex trap, lots of steel plates, pulley equipment, many attachments, etc. Compared to the free weights, these elastic bands seem be easier on the body, but provide longer lasting benefits. This might be partly because my body has become used to free weights, but I think it’s more because the elastics can provide a more linear resistance throughout the range of motion. It’s not actually linear, simply because the elastic resistance becomes greater as it stretches – but it’s better than with free weights. i.e. regular bicep curls have little resistance at the start of the pull, but then becomes much tougher halfway through.
Because of the better linear resistance, (for me) the muscles stay toner for longer. Compared with free weights, I can use less resistance (easier on the body), and have more rest days between workouts without losing muscle tone. And unexpectedly, my muscles seem to be running on a higher metabolic rate days after the workouts – but this might just be a coincidence with other factors.
These resistance bands are great for general strength training and body toning. But it is probably not suitable for power lifters, because the movement dynamics are so different. Also, I don’t see this as being able to replace free weights, because free weights provide a more natural and full range of resistance. I think the resistance bands and free weights are good complements to each other, and I will continue using both in my home workouts (likely alternating them, instead of using both in the same workout). I can actually use just the resistance bands if I didn’t already have a home gym, and I can definitely just use the bands on long trips.
BTW, I use this package with better anchor straps (hood loop straps - the type used to anchor ropes to the hood of a car), because I’m skeptical of the anchor which came with the kit. Also, I am using some good climbing carabiners to avoid nicking the bands on the anchor straps (which will cause them to snap). And I got some tree safe straps to anchor the bands to poles, trees, etc if a suitable door is not available. For presses, I instead use swivelling push up bars, which are great. These items cost more than the original resistance kit – and the entire combined package does take up a lot of space in the luggage.
One good thing to know--although it may be obvious to many--is that the rated strength of a resistance effectively doubles when you loop it around something and so are pulling on two strands. When I do my lat rows I loop it around a sturdy hook, attach each end to a handle, and row with both hands. The 30 lb band looped like this gives 60 lbs of resistance, and the top two bands together give close to 100 lbs (96). If I added the next one down, I could get 122 lbs. I have ordered an extra 30 lb band separately for $28, to grow into as I get stronger.
I like the handles -- very ergonomic and well built. Same for the clippable O-rings--obviously good quality.
I found this set at the recommendation of the New York Times consumer review column, The Wirecutter, which rate the Bodylastics set #1. I'd have to say I agree with them, based on my inital experience.