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

good quality, easy to use, like helpful hints brochure

I purchased the SPRI bands in red-medium and blue-heavy resistance levels for use in P90X workouts. I think the range of resistance between these two bands were perfect for my needs. I am using these while in Iraq where gym barbells are available, but at times inconvenient with my work schedule...especially when the P90X workout can be done entirely in the limited space of my living quarters. One helpful hint is to adjust tension of the band in certain exercises by forming a small coil on the ground before stepping on them. This greatly increases the amount of exercises you can do while also allowing you to adjust tension when the bands seem too long. The door attachment is a good idea, but, without someway of reducing the length in the same fashion, the bands were always too long for the space I had to work with.

I bought the red/medium one to replace the much thinner resistance band that came with my Wii Active (it had torn and I didn't want to use it and have it snap in my face one day). I wasn't sure which one I needed, so I decided that the middle was good. When it came in, it looked like a short jump rope of sorts and it must prove to be quite a work out for those endowed with height (I'm rather short). It's not quite a BAND.. it's definitely more of a TUBE (I was hoping it would be a flat tube). This tube has resistance to it both on the tube itself and when pulling it. As such, it's not recommended to use it with bare feet because you're essentially stepping on tubes of rubber/stretchy material that will leave a mark, especially when you're trying to pull it over your head, which I haven't been able to accomplish. I got it to my shoulders. I guess that's why it's at the "medium" difficulty. I wish these bands came flat so I can use it with bare feet, but from what I can tell, I REALLY want to conquer it and be able to pull it over my head so I forgive it. All in all, it's a pretty good quality and at least it won't be getting torn up like the previous one! But now I may need to think about investing in indoor workout shoes....

Great for strength training

I used these bands with the P90X workouts because I can't be bothered to purchase a full set of dumbbells. This product worked great for all the exercises P90X demanded and it does an amazing job for such a lightweight, portable, and cheap solution. My only concern before purchasing these bands was how strong they were. They are incredibly strong and flexible. Never once did I feel like these bands were going to snap or tear. As an early-20s, 6'0", 180lb male, the red (medium) bands were a little weak, so I plan on purchasing the blue (heavy) bands to better suit my workouts.

For the price offered, you would be hard pressed to get a better piece of home exercise equipment. Xertube bands simply work; you can do 20+ different exercises with them just using the tube and a doorway. For toning arms, chest, and shoulders, these will get you great results. You can get several resistance levels for different purposes; I use these for toning my forearms, and use the purple 'heavy' version for doing curls, shoulders, and chest. At this price, you cannot go wrong. I'd suggest getting two resistance levels, or even three, so that you can tier your workouts according to what you want your end result to be. You can control resistance with each band, but a since resistance will only take you so far.

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.)

I use these for boxing resistance to increase punching stamina, so the door wedge is perfect!

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I use it strengthen my torso to improve my core rotation in my golf swing and it works great.

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Exactly as advertised. Works great