I've read everything and I'm still confused. I'm not one of the crossfit maniacs - I just want a band as resistance for full body workouts. Which one?
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These work especially well for assisted pull-ups and dips. I've used them for resistance exercises as well; push-ups, deadlifts etc. well worth the purchase as far as I'm concerned...
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I have done both P90x and Body beast and these are very different from BurstFit. The other programs about bulk and BurstFit is about using light weights in an anaerobic way. Don't get me wrong, this workout will kick your butt, but it's not about strength training like the other two are.
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Weighted squats: step on band & handles at shoulders. Look on youtube.com search "exercise bands workouts" Bodylastics has great workouts.
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I have a pretty extensive collection of the SKLZ brand bands I've bought at Dick's Sporting Goods while I was doing P90X and they range from $5-20 depending on weight resistance. I cannot help with cardio belt because I have not used it because I don't have doors that will work with it.
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A long time fitness nut, I recently quit my gym to save $. So I've done research. Here was my solution. 1) A suspension trainer =&gt;Hundreds of exercises available using only your body weight. Great for lean strength, though you can likely put on some bulk w/ one. =&gt;There are some caveats. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) recommends this only for people who are in moderately good shape and have core stability. =&gt;I went with the Rip:60 which was on sale for $78 from Walmart. However, the TRX is the classic one most trainers use. Also, there are some good reviews on the Jungle Gym and Go-Fit. 2) Kettlebells (KB). =&gt;KB's provide the best strength training among the many methods I've ever used over the past 30 years I've been training. It combines whole body strength, power and cardio. =&gt;can be strored in a closet. =&gt;ACE did a study, and found that you could burn 200 Calories in 10 minutes using a KB. =&gt;Hundreds of exercises. BodyBuilding . com has a bunch of videos that illustrate some basic movements. =&gt;"Kettlebells for Dummies" is a great reference for the uninitiated. =&gt;Caveat: It is easy to injure yourself w/ KB's. Beginners should use a light weight. If you are really out of shape, I would suggest a trainer for a few tips. Make sure they are the strength/power oriented RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge), or the more moderate toning/ endurance oriented AKC (American Kettlebell Club). =&gt;I went with...Being an experienced, strong male athlete (sadly, ex-athlete in my mid 40's), I went w/ a 35-pounder to start. I adapted quickly, and decided I wanted to do double arm movements. Since they cost quite a bit, I purchased two adjustable bells (up to 50 pounds). I still use the 35-pounder a lot, though. Mostly for high rep, whole body cardio. I frequently take it to the local beach, and throw it around--like a super heavy weight medicine ball. Instead of throwing against a wall, though, I just launch it into the sand. Hope this helps, Leo
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They make more feminine colored bands and even the black one isn't that obtrusive. If you don't want to wear anything on your wrist I would definitely look at the FitBit One where you can place it on undergarments under your clothes. Im pretty sure the flex has to be placed on your arm just because it is calibrated for arm movement only.
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The Bodylastics bands are built much better and the approximate weight is on the band so there is no guessing. Better bands all around.
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Hey, i advise you to go to the website and get more details on the body bands. I think they are great!
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If you can do one this will def help you achieve mor reps. I am a 255lbs man who couldn't do a single one and I can do 7 assisted and 2 unassisted. This is within 2 months working daily. So I'd say the band should be fine might even be to much. But you can remove bands easliy
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Loop bands are merely instruments in your hands Jamie. They add resistance to whatever exercise you would like to do. If you are at an advanced stage in abdominal exercises you could rig these straps to something and use them as resistance as you perform normal abs exercises like sit - ups and crunches. You can perform all manners of variations of the sit - up or crunch as well using twisting and angles to target obliques and lower or upper ab muscles. DaveCICPT
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With the hand straps attached the bands are 5 feet long. So you can use it by one end in each hand and use your foot as the attachment point, meaning the band goes under your foot and your stretch the ends with your hands. This is pretty common and will work fine for you. You can also use them by attaching one end to something stationary that will hold the force you apply to it. I use mine by attaching one end to my very heavy elliptical machine. To get more resistance just add more bands together. Hope this helps.
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The only thing I bought from beachbody was the P90X and that came from Amazon. I bought a pull up bar independently and use it regularly as part of my work out. If you don't get a pull up bar you will need those ropes and that looked like way to much work for me! Been doing it for a year and a half with amazing results. I did eventually purchase weights from Amazon, a yoga mat and a yoga block but I didn't get this all at once. When I first started the program it was a little overwhelming but you will adjust and get stronger. The only thing you need to start are the DVDs and either a pull-up bar or the ropes because you need some way to do the pull ups to work the shoulders and back. The only thing I bought from beachbody was the P90X and that came from Amazon. I bought a pull up bar independently and use it regularly as part of my work out. If you don't get a pull up bar you will need those ropes and that looked like way to much work for me! Been doing it for a year and a half with amazing results. I did eventually purchase weights from Amazon, a yoga mat and a yoga block but I didn't get this all at once. When I first started the program it was a little overwhelming but you will adjust and get stronger. The only thing you need to start are the DVDs and either a... » Read More The only thing I bought from beachbody was the P90X and that came from Amazon. I bought a pull up bar independently and use it regularly as part of my work out. If you don't get a pull up bar you will need those ropes and that looked like way to much work for me! Been doing it for a year and a half with amazing results. I did eventually purchase weights from Amazon, a yoga mat and a yoga block but I didn't get this all at once. When I first started the program it was a little overwhelming but you will adjust and get stronger. The only thing you need to start are the DVDs and either a pull-up bar or the ropes because you need some way to do the pull ups to work the shoulders and back. « Show Less
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I use them for pushups. Also using them for situps instead of overhead bar makes the resistance greater.
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You should definitely invest in some crosstrainers. There is a lot of lateral movement in this program. I put down interlocking gym flooring over my carpet. Looks like a big grey puzzle but working great to keep the sweat off my carpet and easing the wear and tear.
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I could be wrong, but I think that refers to an additional set of bands. I re-read Anthony Trimarchi's review and that's what it sounds like to me. My set has the 48 lbs of resistance.
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D. Rein, I am debating purchasing one of these. I've really gotten into workout dvds and I'm tracking my calories without much success on my scale. I am hoping one of these can help me adjust my workout/eating to reach my goals. Which do you think would be better for me? I work a desk job so most of my day is sedentary. I'm also continuously tired and am excited to have something that tracks my sleep. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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If you don't already have it, the agility ladder is really needed to get the most out of the drills. Dumbbells vs. bands is more personal preference. I've used both, but prefer the greater freedom that dumbbells provide. Depending on the exercise, sometimes the bands can feel awkward but they do provide great resistance and just as good a workout in my opinion. It's good if you have the chin-up bar too, but if you don't (or can't do chin-ups yet) there are alternate exercises with the dumbbells/bands to work the same muscle groups. Great set of workouts... LOVE Shaun T. Happy exercising!