Bodylastics Resistance Band Set - Resistance Bands with Handles, Ankle Straps, Door Anchor, Carry Bag - Heavy-Duty Stretch Exercise Bands -Patented Clips and Snap Reduction Tech -Fitness Workout Band

Ok so I am WAY overdue for writing this review of my Bodylastics Warrior Edition set of resistance bands. But better late than never and reviews that are done right after receiving a product don’t tell the whole story. So here we go:Short and sweet version : Just buy these and you won’t regret it. What you get for the price is a quality set of workout equipment that is hard to match or beat. If you are after the best bang for your buck for a set of resistance bands, look no further. This is it!The detailed review: First some background. When I purchased these I was 61 years old and relocating for work to Paris, France. Covid was still a thing, and me not speaking French I thought finding and working out at a gym would be a problem. So I wanted something compact that I could fly with and also workout with in a small apartment. That was December of 2022 and as I write this it is July of 2024 and I couldn’t be happier with this equipment. I have been using them 2 to 3 times a week for a year and half with no issues at all and no signs of deterioration. Before buying them I looked at few other sets - some quite expensive and some very inexpensive. I had previously owned an inexpensive set of bands/handles and the bands broke after a couple of months. So I avoided the “too good to be true” priced sets because most likely that exactly what they are. I eventually landed on the Bodylastics set because of the apparent quality and while, not cheap, they don’t cost a fortune either. And I am a believer in “you get what you pay for”.I was very happy when I received my set because they were everything they were advertised to be - excellent quality for the price, and a serious set of equipment that you can do real world workouts with. The handles are great - padded and substantial with plenty of room for manly hands with workout gloves on them. The bands are thick and well made and the clips are robust and more like serious climbing carabiners rather than those wimpy toy ones on the inexpensive sets. The fabric on the bands, handles, door anchors, ankle straps, etc. is thick and rugged and the sewing is top notch. It’s obvious that these are made for some use and for the long haul. Hell even the carrying bag they came in is tougher than a steak at your in-laws place. It’s not going to tear if you throw it in your car and pile other stuff on top of it, or toss it down outside somewhere. Your dog might even have a hard time chewing it up. Unless you have a Labrador - they can chew up anything.The set is easy to use and to move from exercise to exercise so you can get a complete and full workout without spending half your time monkeying around with the equipment. The bands come in odd weight denominations which at first was a little funky but I got used to them quickly and figured out how to stack them to get the resistance weight that I was after. I also surmised that these unusual “weights” might be more accurate than the typical 10, 15, 20lb “weights” that most other companies have. They are color-coded so it’s easy to snag the band or bands you want and get busy. Bodylastics also provides an electronic manual that shows a lot of exercises, but of course you can also search on YouTube and other sites online to see lots of exercises and routines to do with your bands.Ok so before you think that I’m a plant from Bodylastics or that my cousin works there, I do have one gripe about them, but it’s a small one. I ordered some additional loose bands to get more combinations of resistance weight for certain exercises. The bands showed up quickly and are the same quality as my others so no issue there. But they aren’t the same colors as the same weight bands in my original set. So that is annoying as I now have two different colors of bands that have the same weight resistance. Grrrr. A small issue at the end of the day, but an annoyance just the same.Well there you have it people. I am really happy with this product have bought more bands from Bodylastics, given a set to my brother as a gift (he likes it) and recommended it to friends. And now I’m recommending it to you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Anyone who has used or purchased most of the resistance bands available on the market today (and in the past) can tell you that most of them are the same one-piece design that consist of the 2 handles with the band permanently attached to each handle. Most of them look like this ProSource 48-Inch Premium Latex Resistance Exercise Band Set (Set of Five). Even SPRI, a well known brand, uses this age old design (SPRI ES502R Xertube Resistance Band with Door Attachment and Exercise Charts (Blue, Heavy)). Simply do a search on Amazon for "resistance bands" and you'll find that this is true for a lot of the ones that Amazon sells.It's not to say that this design is bad, but after having used the Bodylastic resistance bands, it's safe to say that nothing (even similary designed bands such as Prosource ProSource Set of 3 XTREME Stackable Heavy Duty Premium Latex Resistance Exercise Bands and this Set of 5 NEW Premium Latex Power Resistance Bands Tubes Cords w/ free Door Anchor, Storage Bag and Exercise Instructions) comes close to the quality of the Bodylastics resistance bands.Most of my experiences with resistance bands come from usage at various gyms, but my first purchase was when I did P90X over a year ago. I purchased these Gold Gym brand bands at my local Walmart Gold's Gym Long Series Resistance Tube Kit with Workout DVD but my problem with those is that nowhere on the box or online stated what "resistance" rating these bands were. Many times throughout the P90X working, the bands were not strong enough... even when combining all 3 bands on a single handle with the various exercise routines that required the bands.Since I recently started doing P90X again, I decided to look at the "T.O." (Terrell Owens) bands that my friend showed me about a year ago in his own home gym. What impressed me about those is that these were quite possibly the sturdiest and most well-made resistance bands I've ever seen and used. In fact I was so impressed, I knew that if I ever started P90X again, these would be the ones to get.I eventually found out that these T.O. bands were actually branded as Bodylastics. I'm not sure if he owns the company or what, but they make 8 different "packages" of resistance bands ranging from the "Basic" (58 lbs of tension) to the MMA Training System (328 lbs of tension). As of this review (3/3/2012), Amazon only carries 6 of these and the one they do not carry are the "Super Strong Man" line which includes the purple 23 lb band and the orange 30 lb band. I would have liked the Super Strong Man line but ended up resorting with the Max Tension XT.There are several reasons why these are the best, in my opinion:1. The are guaranteed 99.9% snap resistant due to the construction style of the bands.2. The components are sturdy and high quality. Everything is double-stitched and made with high quality components.3. The Quick Clip System - Under traditional resistance bands, if you wanted to combine bands, you'd have to hold multiple "one-piece" handles in your hands... which makes it awkward and bulky. Under Bodylastics, you get one handle and up to 7 bands can be attached. Plus there is no memorizing weight resistance for a color. Since the band and clip are one piece, the clip itself has a stamped rating to show you how much resistance it has.4. The Accessories - Each system set comes with various accessories (in different quantities) that help you maximize your workout if you're solely using these alone. Although they aren't necessary for P90X, these are nice. For the Max Tension XT system, not only do you get a set of handles, but you get a set of ankle straps, the carrying case, and the manual/workout DVD, but you also get the door anchor and the small anywhere anchor. The purpose of the anchors is to allow you to do a lot more exercises you wouldn't be able to do with the bands alone. As long as you have a door and/or a fixed/stationary device (like a pole) you can expand your resistance bands workout.5. The Lifetime Defects Guarantee - Covers every aspect, even down to the various handles.6. The 100% Satisfaction Guarantee - Use for up to 90 days or your money back.For those of you wondering, the sets that is on Amazon is indeed the "revised" version of Bodylastic bands manufactured after 2/26/2012. The new bands have different weight ratings. So know you're getting the latest "revision" of the bands when purchasing from Amazon.

This Bodylastics set is hands down the best resistance band system I’ve ever used. The build quality is legit—everything from the bands to the carabiners feels durable and safe, which is important when you're stretching something with 280 lbs of tension near your face 😅.I’ve been using this set for strength training at home and it delivers. The ability to stack the bands lets you dial in the resistance exactly how you want it, and the patented anti-snap design gives me peace of mind during heavy pulls. The handles are comfortable, the ankle straps are strong, and the door anchor holds solid without damaging anything.Also love that it all fits into the carry bag, so I can bring it when I travel. Whether you’re replacing a gym membership or just want to level up your home workouts, this set is a total win.