Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Resistance Bands

Flexcords Resistance Bands Home Gym | High Quality, Portable, Doorway Workout Set

The popularity and effectiveness of resistance band training has led to a flood of choices for consumers from hundreds of manufacturers.

While Flexcords may not compete with resistance band industry-leader Bodylastics, this is an impressive set of above-average quality bands and an inexpensive alternative to a home gym or …

Tower 200 Body By Jake Review | Doorway Resistance Band Strength Training Gym

If you found this post through a Google search, you’ve probably already seen the Body by Jake Tower 200 infomercial featuring fitness trainer Greg Plitt.

Let’s move past the advertising hyperbole and see what the Tower 200 actually has to offer. It’s important to have realistic expectations with an over-hyped product …

Resistance Exercise Band Set | 3 Piece Multi-Colored Light, Medium & Heavy Tensions

Resistance bands are a popular and affordable alternative to traditional weight training. Research shows that regular resistance band training strengthens and tones muscles while increasing bone mass.

This versatile home training set from Agile Fitness includes three color-coded bands of light, medium and heavy tension.

With weights, you know …

2010 Set of 5 Resistance Bands for P90X, INSANITY, Home Workout DVDs & Physical Therapy

Here’s a new entry in the resistance band market looking to take advantage of the phenomenal popularity of the P90X and INSANITY with Shaun T workout programs.

This set from Black Mountain Products includes five 48 inch resistance …

Resistance Bands Exercise Set | SPRI Advanced Traveling Trainer

Resistance bands continue to gain popularity and acceptance among consumers, fitness experts and professional athletes. This is not a gimmick or passing fitness fad.

This set of bands from Spree is similar to others from Bodylastics (top rated), Ripcords and GoFit. They all serve the …

Altus Resistance Bands Athletic Home Gym | With Door Attachment and DVD

Resistance bands offer a good alternative to traditional weight training for toning and building lean muscle mass. They’re cheap, versatile, travel well and are appropriate for all fitness levels.

The Altus Athletic Home Gym is a compact workout system that uses adjustable bungee …

SPRI Pilates Portable Kit | Resistance Tubes, Door Attachment and Exercise Mat

This “anywhere, anytime” Pilates kit from SPRI combines the tools and method to create a solid conditioning program without the need for an expensive home gym. The system is effective for toning and light sculpting, but won’t get you ripped.

The package includes three Xertubes, …

Resistance Bands Exercise Training Set | Aylio Body Toning, Fat Burning Tube Fitness System

Resistance band training has become a popular approach to building long, lean muscle (rather than bulk), general conditioning and injury rehab. This convenient method provides an effective workout without the need for a set of dumbbells or an expensive strength training machine.

This set from Aylio …

Ripcords Resistance Training Exercise Bands | Portable 6-Pack Black Sniper Edition

Exercise bands are an affordable alternative to traditional strength training. If you’re just getting into shape or don’t like free weights, they’re worth considering.

This set from Ripcords includes 6 color-coded bands ranging from 3 to 60 pounds of resistance. The Black Sniper is at the top end of the …

Fitness Anywhere TRX Adjustable Suspension Trainer Professional | Core Exercise, Balance & Flexibility

The TRX Suspension Trainer from Fitness Anywhere effectively works the core by using body weight resistance and forcing the engagement of many small muscles to stabilize the body during workouts.

As opposed to linear weight lifting that isolates specific muscles, this “functional strength training” approach exercises the body in a …