Fitness-Mad Resistance Bands, Mini-Power Loop Set

Summary

Made with latex, these bands range from extra light to extra strong. Handy to carry around and a great addition to have during your workouts.

Resistance Bands, Mini-Power Loop Set
Muscle Recovery & Strengthening
£12.99

Features:

5 bands of varying strength
Loop design
Carry bag included
Material: Latex
Dimensions: 30.6cm

Pros

Easy to use and carry around
Great price value: in a pack you get five different band strengths
Ideal for rehab as well as general strength and conditioning

Cons

Due to design of bands, there is limited range of movement – so some exercises may need to be altered or avoided to put less stress on the bands
The heavier strength bands work best in providing that slight 'burn' to your workouts
The bands will weaken over time due to the amount of use and so have the potential to split

In Testing

I love to feel a good burn during my workouts, so for the more challenging movements, I find I would often use the medium and strong bands the most. I would sometimes use the extra-strong band on the lower reps exercises like side to side crab walks – where they provide a great amount of resistance around the ankles. The different variations of bands are a great must-have to every workout. Great for flexibility and mobility exercise too, so you can grade your exercise and if you are finding it difficult, use a less resisting band.

Verdict

A must-have set to improve your general workouts when you’re training. It’s also great for rehabilitation, easy to use and there's plenty of exercises to find and follow online. The bands are effective for pilates, yoga and other strengthening exercises.

Resistance Bands, Mini-Power Loop Set
Muscle Recovery & Strengthening
£12.99