Bodylastics Workout Bands: Are They The $50 Alternative To The Bowflex?

I recently had the chance to actually try out a newly redesigned set of exercise resistance bands.

I was so impressed with them that I decided to write this… a quick and easy to understand review: Bodylastics Review.

The other thing I wanted to do is test your claim that these resistance tubes could be the — “$50 Bowflex alternative”.

When I first looked at this resistance band home gym, I was very skeptical.

You see, I’ve been a personal trainer for over 20 years and I’ve spent a good chunk of that time training my clients at health clubs and gyms. So you could say that I have a biased opinion on using resistance bands to get a complete and total body workout. (In particular, the fact that you need to have a lot of different bands to get a decent workout.)

That’s not to say I’m a fan of free weights.

Not at all. I am open minded and always looking to gain an advantage for myself and my clients.

So when I saw Bodylastics workout bands being promoted as a complete alternative to the Bowflex home gym, I was extremely skeptical! I have also trained many clients at home using a Bowflex and/or Total Gym.

And while these are great pieces of exercise equipment, in my opinion…they are very expensive. Unless you are looking to develop a national level bodybuilder physique, you really do NOT need to join a health club or gym. You can get a great workout at home, all you need is discipline and commitment. (It also helps to have the right training and nutrition program.)

With an investment of less than $200, you can outfit your home with a host of targeting equipment and build a ripped, muscular body any bodybuilder would be proud of.

When I received the Bodylastics training bands, I was immediately impressed with the quality of the product. (One of the things I liked about these exercise bands was their low cost: less than $50.)

Mind you, these are not cheap resistance bands! They are high quality and come with a lifetime guarantee to boot.

What really stood out to me about the resistance tube was the ability to attach more than one band to the handles. The great part about this is that it has allowed me to increase the resistance for each exercise without having to have a dozen exercise bands lying around. I simply attach more bands to the handle (up to seven bands can be attached to one handle) to increase the amount of resistance. Similar to adding plates to a set of dumbbells.

The other thing that’s different about the Bodylastics workout bands is that they have a “smart color coding system” (each exercise band has a unique color and the color indicates the level of tension).

As I mentioned earlier… I have always been a big supporter of using gyms and free weights and have used resistance bands in my clients’ workouts before. So when I put the Bodylastics workout bands to the test, I really wasn’t expecting much.

My Bodylastics Training Experience

My first workout with these bands was a complete shock to me. I was instantly impressed with the quality of the handles, the smooth resistance, and the chunky design of the springy tube. As I began my training, it became apparent to me that Bodylastics had done their homework when designing these bands.

It even comes with a door attachment and ankle straps to make it easy for everyone to get in some extra exercises. (In my opinion, it comes with all the right tools to get an effective pump-up workout at home with very little exercise equipment.)

While working out, I found myself enjoying the versatility and number of exercises that could be performed with the Bodylastics training bands. You can easily use muscle building principles like muscle confusion and supersets to supercharge your bodybuilding program.

Here’s another thing I liked. With these bands you can perform over 140 health club exercises and resistance levels start at 5lbs… up to 245lbs (With the new Terrell Owens Bodylastics resistance bands).