SPRI Xertube Resistance Bands with Handles – All Exercise Cords Sold Separately with Home Gym Workout Fitness Door Anchor Attachment Option

Got one of these because I wanted something I could use in my apartment without buying a bunch of equipment and it seriously works great. The resistance is legit and there are a ton of exercises you can do just with this one band which is pretty impressive. Way better than those flimsy bands that come bundled with random workout programs and it feels like it will hold up for a long time.

It is so wonderful to be able to get quick workouts in during the week, from the comfort of my own home. I ended up buying the ultra heavy (purple) and heavy (blue) ones but probably should have just bought two ultra heavy ones (to double up). They offer plenty of resistance and work great, but the resistance level titles are quite off in my opinion. The blue one (heavy) is good for the lower body and core work outs, as its much less resistance, but even doubled over it does not provide me with enough resistance. The ultra heavy does the trick though. I'm a large male so that could just be my opinion. My advice, if you are an average sized male who is, in general, muscularly weak, the blue one would suffice. But don't sell yourself short, grab the ultra heavy one as well so you have something to upgrade to. If you are an average sized female, who isn't naturally strong, one step down from the blue would be about all I would recommend, but you should still get one to step up to. It is a good feeling noticing that one band is beginning to become easier and easier to use. I love these things, sure, they might (although they look pretty well put together) snap one day and hit me in an uncomfortable area but that is a small price to pay (and a very small chance) for the versatility of these bands. After doing several sets of a few workouts I found online/figured out on my own from past use in gyms, I can feel the "burn." They work like a charm, you just need to make sure you keep using them. ;)

This product is a great complement to existing equipment, for anybody who wants to tone specific muscles that the other equipment can not target, at an extremely affordable price. It is lightweight, portable, and versatile. I purchased it primarily for the exercises that can be completed using the door attachment. I would estimate the resistance at about 15-20 pounds, based on the number of repetitions I can do with this as compared to weights in the 20-35 pound range. The door attachment works well and allows me to target specific areas for toning. The nylon bands around the plastic handles rotate freely so that everything can be adjusted for maximum comfort for the exercise you are completing. In general it seems well-constructed, and no part seems like it will easily fail. I feel safe while using the product. The included charts are actually helpful for me, allowing me to complete some additional exercises that I would not even have thought about. For the price, this perfectly rounds-out my exercise routine, and I may consider getting additional bands with a higher resistance in the future.

The Xertube purple (very heavy) resistance bands are perfect for their purpose. The purple band provides resistance equivalent to about 20 pounds. The great thing about this band and other bands in general is their versatility. They're very light so you can take them just about anywhere, which makes them perfect travelling companions. They're much more useful than weights (not to mention cheaper!). With the band, you can do regular curls just as you could with dumbbells, but the band helps you go beyond that! With the band, you can take part in many various exercises that involve the core that are impossible to do with dumbbells. I've always had a strong throwing arm, so it's something I take pride in. Resistance bands like this one help me work on all my "throwing" muscles at one time! Considering that the Xertube resistance band is cheap, lightweight, and versatile, it's hard to see how you could possibly go wrong with it. There is one very minor thing that needs to be pointed out, and it's that the door attachment will come flying at you if someone opens the door while you're working out. You should probably notify everyone in your house that they should knock before coming in your room if they see the little black attachment by the hinges. After 6 months of pulling on it, and stepping on the band for specific positioning requirements, I'm happy to say that it is still holding up very well. I highly recommend it and it is well worth the money. I just wish they made a band with a higher resistance!

Perfect for toning. The handles are very flexible so you can twist and turn them, and the band comes right along. It makes your muscles burn, and pretty fast too. It doesn't take too many reps. The band seems strong, so it's probably only going to break after I have owned it for quite a while. Make sure the door you close to use this band is a strong one, and closed firmly, however. This product or anything like it is going to have some shortcomings. No bodybuilder is going to use it; it won't make your muscles big. And half the people who review this say it stinks like crazy (raw rubber). Well, that is true to some degree. Any bodybuilder is going to be pounding weights, and the band is made of raw rubber. It doesn't smell as strong as an inner tube for a bike though. And the smell goes away. If it offends you that much you can wear cotton gardening gloves for the first couple of sessions. If you don't have any of those just pick the band up by the black strap that comes with it. GOOD STUFF!

Works Well!

I ordered 2 SPRI resistance bands, medium strength. However, Amazon sent me 1 SPRI brand and 1 ZHIAMZ brand. Seems strange that something like that could happen. I am in the process of returning the ZHIAMZ band. I have received the SPRI replacement. When comparing the 2 SPRI bands, both medium strength, one band's resistance is notably "weaker" than the other. No consistency with the product. I would have given this 5 stars instead of 3.

I purchased these after reading the positive reviews. Have been wanting to buy them as an alternative and mostly for lower body workouts. I am a female not trying to bulk up if that matters to anyone. I first bought the red based on my guess of moderate fitness level. I guess I'm not there yet bc I felt it to be too resistant to do 15 reps of leg abduction and adduction. I think I'll put the red one to use down the road. So I decided to also buy the yellow and green one. I haven't taken the yellow out of the pack and almost think it might be a waste but maybe I can double up the tubes to vary resistance. I've been mostly using the green one now with door attachment for adduction and abduction. Only maybe minor neg is that the handle around your ankle and pulling it sideways might be uncomfortable. I'm going to try the foam or wrapping a sock to remedy that. No noticeable handle issues using the band for other exercises. Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the product but I've only had a chance to use it for a month so far. Edit 3/30/09: Since I wrote the review I've transitioned to the red tubing for lower body. I waited a few weeks before writing initial review so it took a few weeks but not long for my initial guess that the red tubing would be appropriate for intermediate fitness level for female. I hope this doesn't confuse anyone! I'll have to check if green will suffice for upper body workout (currently using 5 lb dumbbells.)

Excellent

Elastic good. Handle grip good but a bit small in diameter. Overall no real complaints for price.

Son muy resistentes, ayudan mucho al ejercicio en casa.

I had to replace my current resistance band which I had been using for several years. I was pleased with the durability of the product. I found the identical band and was pleasantly surprised that after so many years the quality of the product hadn't changed. I look forward to working out with this band for many years to come.

Excelente resistencia