Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Greatest Resistance Bands on Earth?: My Bodylastics Review

Every so often the time comes when I have that itch to change things up in my training programs. Now, there are only so many exercises on this earth that one can perform, so it usually takes a new fitness product or piece of equipment to do the job. The exercises don't really change, but there's something about using a new piece of equipment that makes them much more special.


Think of it like an outfit. Your old outfits are just fine. That's not the point, though. You want to look good! Wait. The outfits you have already look good. Still not the point. We all know that there's something really special about putting on a brand new outfit. Makes you feel like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2seAJsrtIbQ&feature=related


However, there's one major difference between purchasing a new outfit and purchasing fitness equipment. To get the best equipment (and the best prices) you have to shop online. Now, the reason this presents such a problem is because equipment can be very cheaply made. A good salesman can make a piece of rubber tubing look like the best fitness product since the canonball: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQqoL9V1j2k&feature=related


The truth is, I was rather nervous about purchasing my latest fitness product: Bodylastics Resistance Bands.  Why? Well, because it was a piece of rubber tubing. Ok, maybe I'm underselling it a bit. The Bodylastics Resistance Band sets are a set of fitness tubing that come in different resistance levels with carabiners that attach to a number of different objects (handles, ankle straps, etc.).


Now, I've used resistance bands before, as they're an incredibly useful tool for fitness training. They are versatile, portable and oh so colorful! However, you're somewhat limited when using traditional band-and-handle resistance bands. You can only use one or two at a time, which makes working at higher resistance levels very difficult. There are also those exercises where you fall in between resistance levels (one band is too easy while the next one up is too difficult).


So, how did I feel about Bodylastics??? Did they blow my mind??? Did they make up for the shortcomings of the traditional resistance bands???


Well, first let's take a look at What is Bodylastics?
Essentially it's a famous resistance bands workout system that you can use as an alternative to a home gym. Think of it like a portable Bowflex! The primary benefits of this system are the convenience and huge value. Let's break it down a little further...
Very Inexpensive Exercise System:
Bodylastics offers you 140 exercises, resistance bands and an exercise manual included in the package only for anywhere between which is the starting package. It's a fraction of the cost of what you will have to pay for membership fees or a home gym machine like Bowflex.
Compact and Convenient:
Because 
Bodylastics is very portable, you will find it very convenient to carry and travel with. With portability comes flexibility. You will never have to miss a single workout whether you are home or traveling to a different place. Combined with our Online Personal Training Program, you'll have your own gym and trainer wherever you are in the world!
Quality and Effectiveness:
On the official website, they call it the “WOW!” factor. Even though the bands look stylish and make you feel cool about owning your own home gym. However, it’s useless if it doesn’t equal results. This is where I was pleasantly surprised. Even Terrell Owens uses Bodylastics (or at least he's getting paid to say he does)!
Simple and Easy to Use:
The bands are very smooth to operate and easy to use. No guess work is involved. Simply open the pack, attach the door anchor and start shaping your physique. What I will like about resistance bands a lot is that there is no noise like free weights or machines.
A Complete Solution for All Muscle Groups:
Bodylastics feels like owning a complete home gym. You can target any of the desired body areas whether its chest, biceps, triceps, shoulders, legs, back or abs.
Lifetime Guarantee:
Bodylastics offers great support and guarantee. You get Lifetime warranty for and defects. Any damaged equipment will get replaced for free in the first 90 days. After that, you can replace a defected product for a tiny cost of $5.95 without having to pay shipping and handling.
You also get 100% health and fitness satisfaction with visible results after a consistence use for 6 weeks period.
Now that the sales pitch is over, I'll sum things up. I was truly impressed by Bodylastics. There are a lot of Resistance Band brands out there and a number of Bodylastics imposters. I have used a lot of different brands in my time and I can say with confidence that I will never buy another brand of resistance bands again (unless something better comes out!).
Final Verdict: Bodylastics Rocks!
Grade: A

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