ProSource 48-Inch Premium Latex Resistance Exercise Band Set (Set of Five)

by ProSource

• 5 different levels of resistance
• Made of durable, heavy-duty latex with comfortable foam grips
• Includes door anchor and carry bag
• Each band measures 48 inches long
• 90-day warranty on all bands

Product Description

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All ProSource resistance bands measure 48 inches long, and include cushioned foam handles to ensure a secure, comfortable grip. The bands come with a convenient door anchor, so you can exercise anywhere in the house. Each resistance band is made from high-quality latex rubber which ensures each band will hold up to heavy use whether you're working your back, chest, arms, or abs. Just as significantly, the bands offer five progressive resistance levels, making the set useful for everyone from beginners to experts. Resistance bands are also perfect for all types of physical therapy including the rehabilitation of torn rotator cuffs, bad elbows, and damaged knees. Resistance bands are a great alternative to free weights and workout machines.

This resistance bands set is light and compact enough to travel with you anywhere and supports some of the latest workout routines, including but not limited to P90X, P90X2, CrossFit, Slimin6, Insanity, TurboJam and more. Each band measures 48 inches long and includes cushioned foam handles for a secure and comfortable grip, a door anchor, and carry bag.

Specifications:

• Yellow Band: 2 to 5 pounds resistance
• Green Band: 5 to 8 pounds resistance
• Red Band: 8 to 12 pounds resistance
• Blue Band: 12 to 16 pounds resistance
• Black Band: 16 to 20 pounds resistance
• Band Length: 48 inches
• Band Material: Heavy-duty latex with foam grips
• 5 different levels of resistance
• Includes comfortable foam grips, door anchor, carry bag
• 90-day warranty on all bands

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Origin: China
• ASIN: B005D7GJQE
• Item model number: fs-gdm-1001-rb-o-5
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (329 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #559 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #6 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Accessories > Exercise Bands

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

278 of 289 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great so far May 26, 2010

By daidai

Amazon Verified Purchase

I've only had this product for several days, but it has been good so far for my P90x/30 day shred workouts. The one thing I found annoying about the product description is that they didn't have the weights that the bands equaled, so I put them here:

Yellow: 2-5 lbs
Green: 5-8 lbs
Red: 8-12 lbs
Blue: 12-16 lbs
Black: 16-20 lbs

These bands are perfect for toning, although if you are into muscle building, I wouldn't recommend this product, and would suggest purchasing dumbbells instead.

Also, customer service was extremely good. I couldn't find the door anchor at first since it was in the package with the green band (which I didn't use because I use the blue/black bands), but customer service replied to me within the hour with a concerned and courteous attitude.

215 of 234 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product, excellent service May 16, 2010

By M. Yen

Amazon Verified Purchase

I am an ex-college athlete who still plays a lot of sports and works out regularly. P90x is something I'm giving a shot, more out of intrigue than need. Although I would prefer (and plan on buying) dumbells, I was pleasantly surprised by the effectiveness of resistance bands. This is a first for me, so I had no idea what to expect. I like the way each band has it's own handle, which seems to be very comfortable and durable. On a couple exercises, the nylon straps rub and irritated my forearm, but that's going to happen with anything you use. If you are a gym rat, you might find the bands (all of them, not just this brand) to be too light. For example, I usually use dumbells in the 50-120 lb. range depending on what kind of lifting I'm doing. So, for some P90x exercises, a 20-25 lb. band is not going to be enough. However, I definitely recommend these bands to women and any one who is new to P90x or working out.

The most impressive part of my purchase was the service. My kit was sent missing one of the bands. A service rep replied to my email within 2 hours with sincere, focused concern. The missing band was sent the next morning and on my doorstep two days later. Great service and great product. Thanks!

PS. To Amazon... If you are going to edit my review, PLEASE at least have someone who speaks English do it. The last time I wrote a review, someone paraphrased it - who obviously does not speak English or never completed high school. Amazing that a company as large as Amazon can't hire English speaking employees. Stooopid.

128 of 141 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Could be better June 19, 2010

By Middy

Amazon Verified Purchase

The bands are high quality, what you'd expect for a great deal less then some of their competitors. They get the job done. But they fail in several areas.

Cons:

I really don't like the handles, on some exercises the handle tends to lean to the side, and the plastic is a rather rough on the side of your hands when you've got it stretched out and the thing starts to slide on you. Handles like the official p90x ones would of been a hundred times better. The fabric and plastic just hurts your hands too much after awhile of heavy use.

The bands need to be able to stack together to increase the tension like many other brands that use clips instead of the directly attached to handle method here. Really annoying that I can't put more then one band on one handle.

The door attachment makes me terrified to use it. It literally seems like a strap with some metal sewn in. Something bulkier would of been awesome, I'm worried the thing's going to fly out from under the door and crack me in the face.

The bands are worth the price, but I'd say pay another 20 bucks and get some really nice ones with comfortable handles, and let's you stack the bands together instead, these make a good budget alternative though.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Ok in my book! June 9, 2010

By MystinaMarie

I am a total novice in the exercise department and have never used resistance bands. I just joined a workout challenge and wanted to get a nice set. I spent about an hour on Amazon and other sports gear sites reading reviews and had it narrowed down between this set and one other that only contained three bands. Eventually I settled on this one because it seemed like a better deal. One thing I liked was NO negative reviews saying these bands snap. You would be surprised how common that seems to be, and it sounded dangerous to me!

These bands arrived really quickly, in about 2 days, even shipping from a 3rd party. The box contained all 5 bands, packaged with their own padded handles, the door piece, and printed instructions. My only gripe is that the instructions and description give no indication of how to use the door piece. I assume you close it in the door and then loop the band through, but could be wrong?

I think it is important to point out also that the "additional user pics" for this product are NOT the bands you will receive. The bands in the photo have metal clasps that hook to padded handles. The bands I received are individual bands that come secured solely to THEIR handle and there is no way to remove them or add more than one band to the handle. This works for me, but thought I would clarify for users who might be confused by that photo.

The bands are made nicely. The rubber looks to be of good quality and even though I've only worked out with them a few times, they show no signs of wear or tear, discoloration, or marks. The handles are nicely crafted with padded parts for your grip and strong vinyl straps. There is a metal rivet to secure to the band, which looks as if it would never come loose, even if you wanted it to....

I'm glad I settled on these. First, the price is a killer deal. ~$30 for 5 bands is better than I've seen anywhere else. Also, it's a nice variety from the low to high to break up workouts. Last, I'm glad the quality seems secure. Like I said - I was actually getting scared with the numerous snapping and welt stories I was reading about bands made with plastic pieces and frayed after only one use. These don't seem like "made in China" crap. Read more ›