After a break from lifting weights, I decided to try something different. Now in my early fifties, continuously progressively overloading takes its toll and from what I’ve seen as I researched the topic, bands are easier on the joints and follow more closely the strength curve of our muscles. And you don’t have to orient your body to work weights against gravity, bands work horizontally, at angles and even upside down. So as for these bands, firstly, they arrived faster than stated which I was pleased about, they appear to be good quality with the claim of a lifetime guarantee. Set up a login on the Fitbeast website and put in your unique code on the card provided to activate this. (It is a company based in China so I don’t know how serious they are about this guarantee). I don’t think there’s a full set of this type of quality resistance band at this price anywhere else in the UK. Superbly packaged and the door anchor is one of the better designs I’ve seen. And while the carry bag seems robust, the online videos and hand pads are a nice touch and are great for newbies, I probably won’t be using them. I’ll explain why… A downside of using the large loop style of resistance bands is the unique stress they put on your hands. Mostly on the outer edge from the base of the little finger to wrist and the inner edge between thumb and forefinger. The pressure here can cause your hands to give out before your muscles do and that’s why they supply the pads, but they have a flaw... A benefit of these bands is you can adjust the resistance minutely as you train. Not gonna make the full number of reps? Easy release a little of the band and you’ve effectively performed a ‘drop set’. Started out with too easy a resistance? Simple, grab a little nearer the anchor point. Now it’s harder. So much easier and quicker than stopping and adding plates or swapping dumbbells. But, trying to adjust the position and slide the hand pads along a band is an awkward and clumsy procedure. What we really need is gloves padded at the edge of the hands, where the bands exert pressure. And that’s where my idea comes in... If you look at my photos, you’ll see how I use my own, old inexpensive padded lifting straps, looped around the palm, positioning the pad and straps on the edge of the hands. Then sliding a lifting glove with a velcro fastening over the strap, giving me enough protection against the pressure from the bands to keep going through a workout. The only manufactured gloves I’ve seen with padding specifically for this type of bands are sold with a full set of bands and training programs for some $200. That’s where I got the idea for my DIY gloves - so check out the videos of James Grage online. He’s the unofficial guru of large loop style resistance band training with free full workout routines from a competitive physique/bodybuilder who gave up free weights and machines exclusively for bands. These bands will receive thorough usage over the next few years, if anything notable happens with them I will return and update this review. UPDATE: Since using bands exclusively for about a year, I did then incorporate free weights again. But as I'm older now, it's higher reps, lower weights, but still progressive overload and using bands to assist. I encourage everyone to regularly check all of their home gym equipment and that includes bands. Bands aren't like weight disks and bars, you have to be careful they don't catch on your other metal kit. As I was checking my bands before use, I noticed a flaw on the black one. It looked like a split was forming on the outer edge, fortunately I caught this early *because* I regularly check my home gym equipment. The seller immediately offered a refund (as we were in a pandemic and it was more expedient than sending another) with which I bought a replacement. Bands aren't indestructible, they can get caught on the plethora of metal in a home gym. Be aware of the condition of ALL your gym equipment.
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Really strong & durable, comes with a pouch to store them & a guide on using them. I use them for assisted pull ups & they are great!
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These bands were recommended by my physio to use for new exercises. They are really good quality and very pleased they are joined will be easier for me to use
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These resistance bands offer excellent value for money. I purchased a complete set for roughly £25 - far more economical than traditional weights or gymnasium equipment. Brilliant for all manner of exercises - squats, rows, shoulder work and the like. Rather portable too - they'll slip right into your rucksack for training wherever you fancy. However, do bear in mind they won't last indefinitely. Mine gave way after two years of regular use (mid-chest press, which was rather alarming). Still, considering the modest investment, two years of reliable service seemed reasonable enough. A word of caution: do inspect them regularly for signs of wear. Once you notice any small tears or deterioration in the rubber, it's wise to replace them before they snap mid-exercise. All things considered, a worthwhile purchase - just don't expect them to last forever.
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Having dislocated my shoulder I was in need of bands for rehab. I’d outgrown my weak rubber thing I got from the physio and needed something to push and challenge my shoulder once again. These are perfect and being scalable have helped it to come on leans and bounds.
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These resistance bands are just what I needed. I spent a lot of time looking at various ones to decide which to buy and finally landed on these. I checked each item because there were reviews saying that the bands were damaged in some way but mine were perfect. Each bands is colour coded as well as having the strength written on it. The bag that comes with the bands is very useful and fits all the equipment. I haven't used the door attachment yet but it looks strong enough to do the job. All in all, more than satisfied with the purchase.
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Good quality material, I used this for hamstring stretching and it’s very effective and gives good tension.
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Great quality and packaging.
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Ürün yaklaşık 3 haftada geldi hepsi gayet sağlam iş görüyor aparatlarda kullanışlı.
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I received one band for that price, even though the description states 5 !
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Neredeyse her kas gurubunu çalışıyorum özellikle kürek yerine geçen hareket . Direnci çok iyi ama amatörce bir düşünce ile. Tek problem neredeyse yapışmış olarak geliyor, açarken üstteki parlak kısım neredeyse yok oluyor. Bu zarar veriyor mu yada ne kadar zarar verebilir bilemiyorum şimdilik çok iyi görünüyor.
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Ürün kaliteli Türkiye'deki dechaltoh ürününe bin basar koku vs yok on numara
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Deze banden van fitbeast zijn van uitstekende kwaliteit. Je kan voelen dat het natuurlijk rubber is, omdat de rek lineair is een niet stopt. Ook is de lengte van de twee banden exact gelijk. Dit is heel fijn voor links en rechts oefeningen.
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