Bodylastics Variable Resistance Bands

June 17, 2008

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Thinking about resistance training of some type? Not a bad idea since strength training has been shown to be important for healthy aging. Thought I had a post on sarcopenia but can’t find it. Must have dreamed it. Will write one. There is a post on resistance (weight training) revving up the metabolism, though.

The Bodylastics system with variable resistance bands is one alternative. It consists of a number of color coded resistance bands with different strengths, handles, door anchors, a manual, a DVD and one year membership to the “Strength Band University”, which has videos and instruction for exercises. As the website says, Bowflex, Total Gym and even Bally’s have a $50 alternative - Bodylastics!

The main reason I bought the basic set was for something to take with me when I travel. Stuck in a hotel room, bored, with time on my hands is one time that I really do manage to do some workouts. At home there always seems to so much competing for attention, and so it is so very easy to put off trying to keep in shape. Spending my hard earned cash I want to get something that was not heavy or bulky, so I could use it at home or anywhere.

The one negative for me was that though the bands are very smooth there was one exercise, that I tried, where the bands under tension moved over the skin on the back of my arms that I found unpleasant. Must have wimpy skin.

Take a look at the website. It is a well laid out site and shows a range of exercises. If you are in the market a resistance type product, for the quality, I don’t think you could do better than these for $49.95.

In summary: This product pretty much lives up to the hype. It is not unique; there are certainly other resistance band systems out there. However it is very well designed and sturdy, and excellent value for money. Certainly worth considering.