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

Editor — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:58:35 +0000

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 set of adjustable dumbbells.

The Flexcords package includes six color-coded resistance bands, each with a different tension, suited to beginner or advanced users. The set offers resistance from 2-55 pounds, supporting over 100 exercises.

Again using Bodylastics as a benchmark comparison, the Flexcords grips are comfortable but not padded and contoured. Also, multiple bands cannot be hooked to a single handle — each of the six bands has it’s own permanently attached handle. This makes it not advisable or at best cumbersome to use more than one simultaneously. That said, the choice of six bands will provide ample resistance for most users.

Proper resistance band training strengthens the stabilizing muscles as well as the targeted muscle group, increasing core and joint strength and improving posture. The wide range of motion and constant tension also serve to stretch the muscle to better improve tone and endurance.

Resistance bands are also ideal for reducing the risk of injury and rehab to safely repair injured muscles.

Flexcords resistance bands provide a smooth, seamless workout and give you dynamic control of your routines without sacrificing quality.

Flexcords Resistance Bands Set Product Details

White Lightning Flexcord: 40 – 55 lbs
Blue Flexcord: 28 – 40 lbs
Red FLexcord: 18 – 28 lbs
Green Flexcord: 12 – 18 lbs
Orange Flexcord: 7 – 12 lbs
Yellow Flexcord: 3 – 6 lbs
Door Attachment
Exercise chart
Light and portable
90 day money back guarantee

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

Editor — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:53:22 +0000

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 exactly how much you’re lifting. With bands, it’s an approximation. The light band offers 3-5 pounds of resistance, the medium band about 8 pounds of resistance and the heavy band about 12 pounds resistance.

Each band has 2 tapered foam grip handles with custom-designed web strapping.

Excellent for travel, the set comes with a black mesh bag with auto-lock drawstring.

This package is a good value for basic resistance band training. See all our resistance band reviews for more comprehensive, versatile sets that include door anchors, detachable handles etc.

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Resistance Bands Exercise Set | SPRI Advanced Traveling Trainer

Editor — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:06:16 +0000

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 same purpose but differ in the quality of materials, quantity and strength of bands, and design of the attachment devices. Each offers the benefits of toning, building muscle mass and burning fat without the need for a full set of dumbbells. Resistance band training is an excellent choice for those with limited space and budget.

The SPRI Advanced Traveling Trainer includes three Xertubes (light, medium, and heavy resistance) one hand strap, an exercise video, training workout program, diner’s guide and durable, lightweight black nylon travel bag.

Unlike many resistance band sets this low-priced package does NOT include a door attachment.

This is one of several resistance band packages being used for the P90X Workout and EA Sports Active for the Nintendo Wii.

For a step up in quality and number of components see the Bodylastics Basic Tension Set and Ripcords Black Sniper Edition Six Pack.

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

Editor — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:37:49 +0000

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 cord tubing with an attachment that fits most doors. It accommodates a wide range of exercises for the chest, arms, legs, back, shoulders and abs.

This is a relatively basic system that does not include as many interchangeable options and variations as the more expensive, celebrity endorsed brands. But this is a durable set of bands that’s easy to use and suited to those who are new to resistance training.

This list of available exercises demonstrates just how versatile resistance bands can be: Ab Crunches, Standing Flys, Squats, Rear Lateral Raises, Tricep Push Down, Seated Row, Leg Abductor, Front Lateral Raises, Triceps Pull Down, Upright Rows, Leg Raises, Shoulder Press, Bicep Curls, Straight Arm Pull Downs and Reverse Leg Extensions

The system comes with an instructional DVD.

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

Editor — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:24:29 +0000

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, a door attachment and an exercise mat to create a complete program of Pilates reformer-based resistance.

The workout focuses on the abdominals, lower back, hips and buttocks but also works the chest, biceps, triceps, shoulders and lats.

The video is easy to follow but unfortunately comes on a VHS tape rather than DVD. SPRI is a pioneer in rubberized resistance training and on the “cutting edge of today’s exercise trends.” Upgrading the video in this package to DVD format would help add credibility to that claim.

SPRI Pilates Portable Kit Product Details

Lightweight, versatile and comprehensive Pilates package
3 SPRI Xertubes (yellow, red, green)
Secure Door Attachment
Exercise Mat
Pilates Instructional Video (VHS)
Develop strong, stable core and tone upper body
Improve flexibility, posture, balance and strength

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

Editor — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:07:22 +0000

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 uses unique metal clips for quick and easy difficulty adjustment. By attaching up to four bands to the removable handles, resistance can be adjusted from 5 to over 50 pounds. Aylio uses high quality rubber latex tubing for strength and durability.

These bands can be used with the P90X system, although the tension level may be too light for some of the more advanced and rigorous workouts.

This is a complete set — you won’t need to buy additional pieces to take full advantage of this system. With the included door attachment you can perform over 100 exercises with varied routines for individual body parts.

This Resistance Band Training Set includes:
1 Low Strength Blue Tube
1 Medium Strength Red Tube
1 High Strength Yellow Tube
1 Ultra Strength Black Tube
1 Pair of Handles
1 Pair of Ankle Straps
1 Door Attachment
1 Carrying Pouch

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Terrell Owens Introduces New Gym System | Elastic Resistance Bands For Strength, Speed or Rehab

Editor — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:00:37 +0000

Terrell Owens has teamed up with Bodylastics to create the Super Strong Man Edition elastic resistance system. T.O. claims it helps him achieve better strength, speed and explosiveness on the field and prefers elastic bands to free weights.

Elastic resistance training is designed to isolate and work the muscle so that it reacts with better speed and quickness. It also reduces the risk of injury and is ideal for injury rehabilitation.

This package allows you to perform over 140 top gym exercises using resistance levels up to 254 pounds. Bodylastics systems are used by many other professional athletes, personal trainers and even the US military.

Included with the Terrell Owens Super Strong Man Edition is a 76 page book that highlights over 125 separate muscle building, body toning exercises. Each of the exercises depicted is bio mechanically correct and moves with the natural function of the muscle.

Also included is lifetime access to the Bodylastics online university (regular price – $9.95/month) where you can get video coaching for over 140 exercises.

Terrell Owens Super Strong Man Edition Product Details

Perform over 140 Exercises
Surgical Grade Elastic Bands
Solid Metal Aluminum Clips
76 Page User Manual
Terrell Owens Workout & Diet Guide
Circuit Training DVD
Travel Bag
6-week Visible Results Guarantee
Lifetime Defects Warranty

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GoFit Ultimate ProGym with DVD | Go Anywhere, Train Anytime Portable Travel Home Gym

Editor — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:07:59 +0000

The key benefits of this system are the portability that allows you to take it on the road and the ability to easily add or subtract resistance. It’s actually possible to get an adequate full body workout using this little gym-in-a-bag

The GoFit Ultimate ProGym offers 7 levels of resistance created by using different combinations of the tube strengths. You can effectively build size and strength or increase muscle definition. The set includes two handles, three resistance tubes, two ankle straps, one door anchor, an exercise wall chart and renowned fitness model and personal trainer Lynda Leene’s own 25 minute workout on DVD. A mesh carry bag is included for storage or travel.

This system cannot not compete with top of the line home gyms — but it’s portable — and for under 30 bucks provides a fun yet challenging way to stretch, tone and tighten your body.

Compare to Bodylastics Compact Gym

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Bodylastics Exercise Resistance Bands System | BASIC or MAX TENSION Compact Gym System

Editor — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 06:17:44 +0000

Bodylastics has earned a reputation for manufacturing the highest-quality resistance bands that offer convenience, flexibility and make an excellent money-saving alternative to a home gym. They are easy to use and provide a smooth full-body strength-building and toning workout.

The average person who joins a health club spends $500 per year on their membership. For over a decade Bodylastics has been an alternative to expensive commercial gyms and home exercise machines. The compact system is effective for muscle building, body toning, and weight loss.

The Bodylastics Basic Tension Set includes 4 varied resistance elastic bands made of the highest quality continuous dip latex, 2 handles made from hard, rigid plastic with soft foam in the middle, 2 ankle straps made of soft nylon and Velcro, a special Door Anchor, 73 Page User Manual, Circuit Training Video and Travel Bag.

The Bodylastics Max Tension Set includes all of the above plus a 23 pound black band for a total of 134 pounds of resistance (67 pounds per side).

The clipping feature allows you to add multiple resistance bands to a single handle to vary or progressively build up resistance.

Many other resistance bands have a short lifespan and can break with heavy use. Bodylastics are designed to withstand heavy use over time. This durable system is used by personal trainers, pro athletes, the US military and even S.W.A.T. teams for their training.

The set is small and light enough to fit in a suitcase or overnight bag so you can keep up with your workouts while traveling. Bodylastics home gym exercise systems carry a 6-week money back guarantee and a lifetime warranty.

For a more advanced system from Bodylastics see our review of Terrell Owens Super Strong Man Edition.