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What are the best resistance bands?

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-- WODFitters Resistance Bands	$19.99	Sep 17, 2017
-- Fit Simplify Resistance Bands	$11.95	Sep 17, 2017
-- Black Mountain Resistance Bands	$39.99	Sep 17, 2017
-- Bodylastics Resistance Bands	$29.95	Nov 23, 2017
-- Iron Woody Fitness Bands	-	Nov 23, 2017

WODFitters Resistance Bands

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Can be used for muscle rehabilitation

Loop-shaped resistance bands are widely used to assist muscle rehabilitation for example, after an injury. See More

Top Con

The bands have a rubber smell

The bands have a slight, yet persistent rubber smell, which can be unpleasant. See More

Top Pro

You only pay for what you use

All bands are bought separately. This way you won’t buy something that you will never use anyway. There are five different resistance levels, each with an accommodating price. See More

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Great quality bands

The quality of the bands is great They don't snap unless pushed far beyond the resistance levels and are all-around reliable. See More

Fit Simplify Resistance Bands

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The pack includes multiple bands for different uses

You pay for a whole pack of bands that range from 2-4 to 25-30lbs of resistance, which covers the needs of most people. See More

Top Con

The material stretches after a while

The natural latex material is bound to stretch after some time, losing the original resistance, which in turn reduces the efficiency of your workouts. See More

Top Pro

Resistance amounts are written on the bands

A lot of producers of resistance bands use color codes to distinguish between the levels of resistance of the different bands. Having it written on the band itself is much more straightforward. In total, there are three ways to distinguish the bands by resistance. The colors represent a certain resistance amount, the coded descriptions, like “x-light”, “medium” or “x-heavy” describe the same thing. Lastly, all of them has the resistance amount written on them. See More

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The bands can cause allergy

Some people can experience severe allergic reactions from the natural latex used in these bands. See More

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Suitable to use after injuries and during pregnancy

Loop-shaped resistance bands are not only great strength-building tools. They can also be used to aid in muscle rehabilitation during and after pregnancy and after receiving an injury. See More

Black Mountain Resistance Bands

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There are multiple bands for different uses

It is a set of five bands each with different resistances. By having bands with different resistances, it allows you to access more exercises. For example, a low resistance band simply won’t have an effect on your legs. See More

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Resistance levels are not obvious/apparent

Resistance levels are not written on the band itself, instead, they are represented by various colors which isn’t self-explanatory. See More

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Great durability

The bands are made out of a combination of synthetic and natural rubber that doesn't break during exercise. See More

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There are only two handles for all bands

You will constantly have to remove and reattach the handles when switching between the different bands. See More

Bodylastics Resistance Bands

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Has a safety measure against breaking

The inner part of the band consists of an additional woven cord that will prevent the band from completely breaking when the resistance for the flexible part becomes too big. It will give you the peace of mind that it won’t completely snap in two and won’t pose any risks to your health. See More

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There are only two handles for all bands

The bands are made out of a combination of synthetic and natural rubber that doesn't break during exercise. See More

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Compatible with accessories

The detachable handles can be replaced with other third-party accessories, like a bar or wall mount. See More

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There are multiple bands for different uses

With buying this one product you actually get six different bands. Each band has different resistance levels, it goes from 3 to 96 lbs. With just this one set you get enough different bands for a wide variety of exercises and strength levels. See More

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Provides a source for workouts/types of exercises

A 3 month LiveExercise subscription is included which provides a wide variety of exercises you can while using the resistance bands. See More

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Great quality bands

The rubber is made from a Malaysian latex which provides great quality and resistance. Almost no complaints are made against the quality of the material. See More

Iron Woody Fitness Bands

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Up to 200 lbs resistance

For pull-up assistance or heavy squats. See More

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Expensive

But they claim better value for the money due to higher durability and longer life. See More

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1-year warranty

on all bands. See More

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Longer lifespan

5mm thick and made from Southeast Asian latex. Iron Woody Fitness claims longer lifespan than competitors. See More

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Layered not molded

This is more expensive, but results in higher tensile strength and durability. Worn bands tend to fray noticeably instead of snapping suddenly. See More

SPRI Xertube Resistance Bands

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You only pay for what you need

Unlike most resistance bands, Xertube's are sold individually. You won’t have to overpay for a whole set when all you need is 2-3 bands of a certain resistance level, with individual handles. See More

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It has slightly inferior quality

The band quality is slightly worse than other popular exercise bands. It's more prone to break mid-exercise, although still reasonably reliable. See More

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You can choose the amount of resistance

Five different band resistances are available, ranging from X to Y resistance. It is enough for most types of exercises, like, legs, arms, back, whatever. Each has a slightly different price associated with it. See More

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Leg exercise options are limited

Xertubes don't come with ankle straps, which limits the exercises you could do for your legs. See More

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WODFitters Resistance Bands

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Black Mountain Resistance Bands

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There are multiple bands for different uses

Resistance levels are not obvious/apparent

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Bodylastics Resistance Bands

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Has a safety measure against breaking

There are only two handles for all bands

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Fit Simplify Resistance Bands

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The pack includes multiple bands for different uses

The material stretches after a while

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