Resistance Bands Set - 30x5cm - Rubber Latex Elastic Loop Fitness Bands For Men & Women - Build Strength, Muscle & Tone Exercise - Pilates, Yoga, Legs & Gym Workout

Before i start this review, i just wanted to let you know abit about myself. About 9 months ago i was 17 stones. I really needed to get back into shape and get back into action. For the last 9 months i have been dieting really well and i have been training even harder. In the space of 9 months i have lost over 5 and a half stone. A massive achivement which i am so happy with.My training over the last 9 months consisted of running, cycling, football and weights. However, 4 months ago, i was set a challenge. The challenge was the national 3 peaks challenge. For those who do not know of this, this consists of climbing the highest mountain in Scotland which is called Ben Nevis, then drive to the Lake districkt and climb the highest mountain in England which is called Scaffel Pike and finally, then travel to Wales and clim the highest mountain which is called Snowden. All of these three mountains including the driving has to be done in 24 hours!!!So for the last 4 months, i have been doing alot of running, mountain climbing and loads of endurance training. This type of training had put alot of stress on my body. So i decided that i need to invest in some fitness equpiment to help me in my recovery.After doing my research, i came across Starwood sports products. I decided to purchase the resistance bands and the massage balls together. First i will give my review on the resistance bands and then the massage balls.Resistance bandsI purchased this item off amazon who i frequently use alot. The reviews on this product were good so i decided to purchase these bands. The bands definatley lived up to their expectation.The bands arrived exactly like they were shown in the pictures. They were smartly packed in the small black bag and also came with a very handy manual which showed some good excerisizes. The bands came in 4 different colours which were all labelled on them according to there strength. For example, light, medium, heavy and extra heavy.The light and medium bands may seem to easy but i do understand exactly why they have been included in the pack. Those bands cater for those who are recovering from injuries and need to slowly get back into action. These bands help to increase the strength and also help to open up the muscle.Recently i did the Yorkshire three peaks challenge and i took these bands with me. I used these bands before i did the challenge which is 26 miles. They helped me to stretch off. After i completed my challenge, the first thing i turned to was these bands. My legs started to cramp up and feel stiff. I used these bands from starting off from the lightest to the extra heavy to open up my muscles and ease the tension. I seriously wouldnt know what i would do with out these bands. I then used them again the next morning to ensure that my legs do not stiffen up. These bands worked wonder for me.When i started to use these bands, my first opinion was that they seem short. However, they were the perfect size to carry out all stretches and excerisez. Furthermore, in terms of strength, these bands are super super strong and hold there original shape and size.Massage ballI generally use a foam roller and have been doing so for the last few months. However, for me i belive the foam roller is like a general roller which helps unloosen knots in the muscle. I needed a product which would focus to work deeper on my muscle and work more in focus on areas where the foam roller could not reach. Once again, i came across the massage ball from Starwood sport and so i decided to purchase this item. By the way, both items came within a few days of ordering which was fantastic.I was really pleased with the massage balls. The thing which surprised me the most was how deep it targets the muscle. The massage ball is very sturdy and there isnt much rotation in them as you would usually get if you used a normall tennis ball. However, because the massage ball is deigned in a way where two balls are stuck together, this feels as though you are getting a deep tissue massage. It feels like somebody is using their hands and knuckles to really work on straightning the muscle out and loosen knots in joints and muscles. The massage balls work so effectively as they are able to target smaller areas too.They may feel uncomfortable at first when using, however once you have used them, i can not explain how good it feels. I mean, i usually pay £50 to go see a physio for a deep tissue massage. Having these massage balls in my gym big, i can have a deep tissue massage everyday without paying £50 and also they are just as effective if not more effective than a deep tissue massage by a physio. Finally, the massage balls also come neatly packed in a small black bag and are so conveniant to pack away. Both these two products are the best investment i have ever made and i strongly reccomend using Starwood Sports equipment as they are of high quality, best for value and arrive very quickly once ordered.

Having a gym background I was sceptical as to how much 'good' these bands could do. I need weights and lots of abs to get a strong core right?Wrong - having decided to increase the amount I run with a view to running half marathons and marathons I made the schoolboy mistake and built the mileage up too quickly.Having been diagnosed with a weak core, tight hips and glutes which weren't firing I set about finding out the best way to deal with this.Resistance bands were frequently recommended, I took the decision to purchase this set and was so pleased I did.The bands are colour coded for resitance - green/east, blue/medium, red/heavy, black X heavy. Pick the resistance to suit the exercise or your strength.Prepare to be humbled if you make the usual macho mistake and go straight for X heavy.These bands will be part of my weekly core strengthening regime to keep those niggles at bay.

Recently got these as I wanted to start not just adding weights to my exercise, but also resistance for better muscle gains. Whilst I haven't used the lighter bands, the red and black heavier resistance bands are perfect for leg squats!Initially on arrival, I thought they would be too flimsy and break quite easily but so far after two weeks of usage they're still holding strong. The bag they came in was very cute and helps me keep them organised and in the same place. I love that they fold away so that they're out of sight when not in use.The instructions for different exercises was also very useful in providing me information on other exercises I would never have thought about using with these bands.My only issue would be that sometimes they slip on your legs when exercising, I'm not sure if thats down to the material or if maybe they're a bit too narrow? I'm a petite female so I found the size wasn't too much of an issue but perhaps for a larger male these would be considered too small.Overall, I would definitely recommend them to someone looking to have something to aide them in working out at home.

These are brilliant resistance bands and for a fraction of the price that many others are. After pregnancy and childbirth all of my muscles are pretty shot and normal exercise was resulting in injury. I bought a these so that I could slowly build up resistance and get those muscles building again. Have loved them and they work brilliantly. I would say all of them are useable, even the green as if you want to build up slowly like me they are perfect for this. You can also use two bands together to creat even more resistance

They work well.

Love these, have used almost every day since they arrived. If I don't feel like going to the gym, I can pull these out of my gym bag and use at home to still get a great workout using just the bands. I take them to the gym to add variety to my training.A great selection of resistance depending on which exercise you wish to do. I tend to use the blue or red for tricep exercises, and am working with the black ex-heavy resistance band for leg and glute work, whether freestanding or floor based exercises. I haven't found a need for the green band present, but great to have in the pack as an option. I'd probably start with the green one when learning a new exercise, until I feel comfortable to move up a resistance level.The little carry bag keeps everything together, and I'll definitely be adding this to packing when I go away. Just what I was looking for, perfect.