Non Latex Resistance Bands, Pull Up Assistance Bands, Exercise Bands Resistance, Workout Bands Resistance for Men and Women, Stretch Bands for Exercise, Physical Therapy, Fintness, Training

3 reviews for Non Latex Resistance Bands, Pull Up Assistance Bands, Exercise Bands Resistance, Workout Bands Resistance for Men and Women, Stretch Bands for Exercise, Physical Therapy, Fintness, Training

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   Just Me – January 6, 2025

   A Balanced Set of Really Good Resistance Bands
   To a lot of people rubber bands for resistance training seem like a joke, however, resistance bands offer a different kind of resistance. The resistance is maximal in the muscle’s strong range rather than in the muscle’s weak range; moreover, the resistance increases progressively with motion and at a rate proportional to the speed of movement so that moving faster produces higher resistance earlier and peak resistance is reached earlier. The movement rate results in an increase potential for hypertrophic adaptation to the resistance as well as enhancing the speed of contraction and the rate of maximal force development. Put another way, if you train faster with resistance bands, you become faster and larger easier. So why isn’t everyone training with resistance bands? Because the strength gains don’t occur the same way in relation to the mass gains as when you move actual weight, ideally, you train with both forms of resistance. Having said that, resistance bands have a huge advantage when it comes to being somewhere else. Even where there is a local branch of your gym, your routine is set up for your home branch and sometimes, it just isn’t the same. However, if you set up a routine with resistance bands and some packable accessories, then, it is your routine with the right gear for the routine and no one using it when you need to use it. Then, it just becomes a variation in your training, a different stimulus for your muscles, and that takes a lemon and turns it into lemonade.However, that is not the only thing you can do with this set of resistance bands. With this set of resistance bands, you can prehab. I find the red (15-35lbs) band particularly useful for pull aparts which recruit the deepest and lowest fibers of the lower trapezius; a muscle that, contrary to the near constant use the upper trapezius experiences, rarely gets used or exercised. However, the benefits of the pull aparts are not the only prehab movement you can do: you can do the no money press which is like an external rotation at waist level that pulls the band apart as you raise your arms and rotate the shoulder externally until the elbows are at shoulder level. You can do a low retraction which is an external rotation from the elbows being tight to the body and the arms bent at 90 degrees at belly button level and you try to squeeze your shoulder blades together as you externally rotate the shoulders. Then there is the classic I-T-W modified for the use of the band to Y-T-W. All of that is just the beginning! None of those are listed on the poster/manual that comes with the resistance bands and that just illustrates the versatility of resistance bands which is multiplied hundredfold when a door anchor is added! The whole thing stores in a well sized polyester sack. Incidentally, the sack is not something that would have substituted for a grocery bag and, while it is not Louis Vuitton, it is sized correctly –a tired person can easily put all the bands and the door anchor in here, maybe a couple of handles, effortlessly– and it is not a garbage afterthought. Yes, it is simple, however, it is also very effective.Bands can also be used to improve things like your deadlift technique and your benching track so this isn’t just a kit for fitness oriented travelers. The problems with both lifts can traced back to insufficient scapular retraction and insufficient contraction of the lats. A band that causes the person to pull their scapula down and contract their lats as they pinch the aforementioned scapula in their optimal position can make a considerable difference in either lift. Under the right circumstances, a band might be used to improve the technique of a Weightlifter by creating resistance against the bar moving away from the body and/or in an inconsistent path. The bicep is a special case, by necessity, the bands load the most contracted position best, however, there is a difference between a band that starts from a low position that you curl and one that starts from a high position that you walk, backwards, away from the band; talk about exaggerating the negative!I have some concerns and I would say that wearing safety glasses would not be out of place when training with resistance bands out of an overabundance of caution. However, overall, this kit is a real bargain because generally, you would pay as much for the highest resistance band alone and these are not cheap bands thrown together to give the appearance of a kit with the intent that it be left in a drawer, no, my impression was that these are quality bands that are made to be used. One way that I know they want us to use the bands is that they included an excellent poster/manual of effective and familiar movements.

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   George – January 6, 2025

   Great beginner set for travel and to supplement my fitness routine.
   Packaging and contents: This resistance band set is an excellent starter kit as someone new to using resistance bands. It includes 5 bands with different resistance levels: yellow (8-15 lbs), red (15-35 lbs), black (25-65 lbs), purple (40-90 lbs), and green (50-125 lbs). The variety of colors makes it easy to switch between resistance levels during a workout. The set also comes with a storage bag, ideal for packing the bands for travel, and a door attachment, which mimics having a gym bar to anchor the bands since many exercises seem to use that setup. There’s also a pamphlet that I found incredibly helpful, and honestly the most valuable part of the package, as it provides instructions and ideas for different exercises, showing how to use the bands effectively for resistance or “”assistance”” training.Usage: I primarily got this set for traveling since I usually have access to a gym. As someone new to resistance bands, I found these a bit of an adjustment compared to traditional gym equipment. The resistance bands have a different feel compared to cable machines; the resistance changes as the band stretches, with maximum resistance at full extension. This requires some thought to ensure the most challenging point aligns with the muscle group’s optimal extension. While using resistance bands is still a learning curve for me, I’ve been enjoying the creativity it demands and the variety it adds to my workouts.Overall, this set has been a great introduction to resistance bands and a convenient solution for staying active while traveling. The included instructional pamphlet makes it a great package for beginners and those looking to expand their fitness routine.

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   Kevin – January 6, 2025

   Massive fan of the bands themselves, but the door anchor seems lacking
   To get it out of the way, I am not a fan of door anchors in general. I’ve had bands pull the door open enough to let the anchor slip off the door and fly at me. That was with other anchors that have a large foam stopper. This anchor only has a small marble to act as the anchor. It is not noticeable from the other side to prevent people from opening the door during your workout. It will likely slip out of place if your door has any give to it at all. I would only trust this anchor strap on a secure wall anchor, but that defeats the purpose of having a door anchor.Now to the good stuff. These bands are amazing! They are clearly marked and color coded for easy switching during workouts. The non-latex TPE material is grippy like a rubber band which prevents slipping. The length is also more than enough for me, a 6’3″ guy, to comfortably do standing exercises while stepping on the band. The included workout poster is double sided and highlights targeted muscles for each exercise. While not as good as a workout video, the pictures do give a general idea of how the workout should work. There is even a suggested resistance level for endurance, building muscle, or power workouts. I am a big fan of these bands and will start including them in my workouts.