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(More customer reviews)I am a gym loving female living in an an urban area.The gyms in the area are small and overcrowded.My fitness goal is to become and stay firm and jiggle free, an appearance usually referred to as 'toned'.This requires a higher number of reps per set.If you've ever tried to do 3 sets of 15-20 reps in a slow and controlled manner in small and crowded gym, you probably been subjected to 'the stare'.You've just sat down, and are starting your first set, and one or more 'people in a hurry' form a line in front of you, and proceed to stare you down until you get off or let them work in.I always let people work in of course, and end up spending my limited time waiting for others.
So, I decided to create a home gym.
In my small urban 1 bedroom, I do not have room for the Lifefitness home cable system of my dreams, so I had to look at other forms of resistance exercises. I already have a commercial quality Lifecycle, so my cardio was covered.I couldn't decide between the Bodylastics clip system and the Deluxe Spri Xertubes, so I bought a set of both.This has been working well, and I'm able to move quickly between the two brands depending on what I'm doing at the moment.
The Bodylastics Max set with DVD is a quality set.The DVD is basically a cardio/resistance all in one workout, rather than a tutorial on how to use the bands, so keep that in mind.You are given a one year membership to their exercise demonstration website, which is helpful, but a little dry and basic.I would rather have the DVD go over the exercises in depth, really showing and discussing how to use the bands.If I could go back, I would have ordered the set without the DVD.
I have pretty strong legs, and ordered the Max set with the 23lb black band for that reason.I am currently using the blue band, (19lbs) on one leg, and the red/yellow combo, (18lbs total) on the other leg for laying down hamstring curls, and will graduate to the black band at some point to push myself.
Why separate bands for each leg?Well, with the door anchor set up you will need at least 4-5 feet in front of the door just for a standing or sitting exercise alone.With a laying down exercise, you will need to probably double that depending on your height, and I don't have that kind of room in front of my door.I have a unique solution, that I will not describe, as it involves the specific layout of my home, but it allows me to stretch out completely and involves using separate bands for each leg. The system is very versatile that way, and you may have to come up with your own creative solutions to make it work for you.
The handles are very sturdy and comfortable, as are the ankle straps.I wouldn't have minded a little more padding on the ankle straps, and when you do leg exercises with tougher resistance you will see what I mean.I recommend thicker knee socks for comfort.Yep, they're goofy looking, but hey, you're at home.
I keep the storage bag looped around my stationary bike handle, and you could keep it looped around anything at arm level.This allows you see into it and dig around easily.The ankle straps and handles are kept in the convenient side pocket of the storage bag, making it easy and quick to find them when I'm doing switch-outs.
The door anchor is solid and large, much more substantial that the SPRI door anchor.I use only a 3 hinge door for absolute safety, and it has worked flawlessly.
All in all, I am very satisfied with this product, and would buy it again.I am already seeing results!
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Product Description:
Build strength, tone your muscles, and improve your overall fitness level with this Bodylastics Max Tension resistance bands system. Setting the standard in the home gym category, the Max Tension system includes everything you need to work your arms, legs, back, chest, shoulders, and abs. The system is built around five elastic bands that create more than 33 resistance levels and up to 67 pounds of resistance per side. The bands are super-strong, employing a continuous-dipped manufacturing process that uses the best-quality liquid latex to produce a material that feels better, looks better, and lasts longer. This versatility and durability means that both grandparents and NFL offensive lineman alike will be able to enjoy a terrific home workout. The bands start at 5 pounds (yellow), with the resistance levels moving progressively upward to 7 pounds (green), 13 pounds (red), 19 pounds (blue), and 23 pounds (black). The set also comes with such accessories as two extra-wide foam-covered handles, two heavy-duty ankle straps, and a door anchor that attaches to almost any kind of door. With the door anchor, users can perform more than 140 top gym exercises, or they can perform dozens of others while using the bands freestanding.
Ideal for all ages and fitness levels, the Max Tension set also comes with one 76-page Bodylastics user book, one fat-burning circuit-training DVD, a storage/travel bag, and one year of access to a members-only online learning center with video instruction and coaching for all exercises. The Max Tension resistance band set is ideal for use with the P90X workout system.
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