Workout at the Top of Mont Blanc

A workout at the top of Mont Blanc or anywhere else is easily done when using resistance bands. However, when I first started using this method of exercising, my thoughts were that resistance training is confusing because there are two different meanings to this type of body exercise. Until it was explained, that the overall meaning refers to any training that uses resistance to force muscular contraction, better known as strength training. Then there’s elastic or hydraulic resistance, which refers to a specific type of strength training that uses elastic or hydraulic tension to provide this resistance.

Resistance training can be performed using various types of exercise equipment for example - resistance bands, exercise machines or swimming machines.

As I’ve been using the elastic resistance band method of training lately with good results, a brief summary on my findings might be useful for those that are new or want to start with this type of exercise.

The elastic resistance band is a portable alternative to weights for strength training and is much cheaper. A variety of exercises using the resistance band have been developed to target specific muscle groups. Most resistance bands are available in five colour-coded resistance levels: extra-light, light, medium, heavy, and extra-heavy.

Lighter bands are used by children and seniors, or to exercise small muscles such as the deltoids. Heavier bands should be used by experienced athletes, or to exercise large muscles such as the quadriceps.

I’ve looked at several brands of resistance bands or tubes as they are also called, but Bodylastics seem to have that extra something and have developed an extremely good alternative to one or two other popular brands on the market. The elastic tubes that create the resistance with this system, generates tension when they’re stretched. There are no cables or fly wheels - you just pull or push straight from the source of resistance. Some of the exercises require you to connect the elastic to a door and others are created by simply standing on the elastics.

Most resistance band brands today do have the door attachment, but the Bodylastics system seems to me to be a combination of components that’s unequalled by any similar brands - these components almost turn the resistance band into a multidimensional exercise machine that’s quite unique and the two main component aspects of the door attachment and clip system bring this resistance band to a far superior level compared to others - it’s a portable home gym, there are no two ways about it.

Bodylastics has also set up their own Strength band university, which is an online learning center that features more than 140 strength band exercises with video and audio instruction.

What do you get for your money?

Apart from being a good quality product, it’s also very reasonable in price for the two packages offered individually - Basic and Max Tension.

Basic Tension set includes the following:

• 1 x yellow elastic (5-6 lbs)
• 1 x green elastic (7.5-8.5 lbs)
• 1 x red elastic (10.5 -12 lbs)
• 1 x blue elastic (15-18 lbs)
• 2 x oam covered handles
• 2 x ankle straps
• 1 x door anchor
• 1 x user manual
• 1 x travel bag

Max Tension set includes the following:

• 1 x yellow elastic (5-6 lbs)
• 1 x green elastic (7.5-8.5 lbs)
• 1 x red elastic (10.5 -12 lbs)
• 1 x blue elastic (15-18 lbs)
• 1 x black elastic (20+ lbs)
• 2 x foam covered handles
• 2 x ankle straps
• 1 x door anchor
• 1 x user manual
• 1 x travel bag

All at an affordable price – both sets are under $50. Best of all every customer receives 1 year of free tuition - that’s a $120 worth of power packed value! And Bodylastics comes with a 100% money back, no questions asked guarantee. They even have a 6 week visible results guarantee - and for US Customers a lifetime defect warranty, which is the only minus point I can find with this product.

So if you’re looking for proven results, burning the ugly fat and gaining some natural looking muscle choose a fast, efficient workout with the Bodylastics resistance band.
I don’t waste time driving to the gym. I can workout anywhere and at any time - at home, in the bedroom, bathroom, at work, in a park, at the beach or anywhere I choose - even at the top of Mont Blanc if I want to.

I save money as I have no gym membership to contend with and I don’t have to have a spare room to set up a home gym or buy equipment. I feel safe when exercising knowing that injury is less likely as I’m working the whole muscle, including my stabilizer muscles, which are now being properly activated. I feel great and am improving my cardiovascular health, losing weight and getting into shape and at well over 50 – that’s important. Life is good now that I’ve found out about resistance training and Bodylastics.

Please note:

• As always - if you’re in doubt as to whether it’s safe for you to use resistance bands - please consult with your doctor.

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