My journey to discover and buy a Bodylastics resistance band set began with an infomercial for the P90x extreme home fitness program. I wanted to get in amazing shape so I ordered it to see if it would really work.
I needed something for the weight lifting portion of the P90x, so my choices were dumbbells or exercise bands. I was looking for something that was within my price range so I decided to go with bands. I needed ones that could give me a wide range of tensions, were affordable of course, and would last a long time. An online search led me to Bodylastics.
I’ve had my set of exercise bands for two years now, so I’ve had plenty of time to use and test them. You can read my review below.
In the package I bought there were four different latex bands and each had different weights. There was a 5, 7, 13, and 19-pound band, as well as a door anchor, two handles, and two ankle straps. The bands have carabiner clips attached so they can be easily attached to handles. You can use any combination of bands. This makes it possible to create a variety of resistance levels, from 5 to 44 pounds each handle.
Since they are made of natural latex, I was concerned about how long they would last with regular use. I’ve had a few made by different companies that broke within a week. I am happy to report that after two years and a lot of training, nothing has snapped or broken. They seem quite durable and well made. And if they did break, I take comfort knowing they came with a lifetime guarantee. All I would have to do to have a replacement sent to me is contact Bodylastics and pay $5.95 for the cost of the replacement.
Probably my favorite part about them is the fact that there are lots and lots of different exercises you can do. The door anchor and even ankle straps open up many different exercises. Lots of variety makes them interesting and fun to use.