02-02-2021, 01:44 PM
I might as well add my .02, as I bought the same bands. When I opened the package and saw the bands, I had the same initial reaction that Pat did. I figured I'd never use the lighter bands. Then I started researching more and learned about the ability to combine them for more resistance. I also learned about choking up on them and/or foot placement for different resistance. While I'm still doubtful I'll use the lighter bands much, I also haven't explored all the options yet.
I tried them out yesterday for the first time. I found a reasonable 15 minute "get started" kind of workout on YouTube and did that yesterday morning. I did all the exercises with the one heaviest band on the handles. Biggest problem wasn't with the resistance, but rather the flexibility. I've had some issues with my shoulders in the past, so attempting the full extension above my head was tough. But it felt good doing something in the way of exercise, and I can see myself sticking with this for a while. As Pat and others have said, the convenience factor is a big part of it. They're there and easy to grab whenever.
I will say this. This morning I awoke feeling like I'd been run over by a truck. Okay, not that bad, but it felt the same way I do whenever I've done some yard work the previous day, or changed my tires, cleaned the gutters. etc., using muscles I haven't used in a while. It just goes to show how anything in the way of exercise when one has previously done pretty much nothing, will have you feeling it the next day.
I guess it doesn't help that I had my annual physical yesterday and got a shot in each arm while I was there (flu shot and 2nd pneumonia shot). So that may be contributing to the slight achy-ness.
All in all, I've spent $8 on less useful stuff in the past, so I've no regrets.
I tried them out yesterday for the first time. I found a reasonable 15 minute "get started" kind of workout on YouTube and did that yesterday morning. I did all the exercises with the one heaviest band on the handles. Biggest problem wasn't with the resistance, but rather the flexibility. I've had some issues with my shoulders in the past, so attempting the full extension above my head was tough. But it felt good doing something in the way of exercise, and I can see myself sticking with this for a while. As Pat and others have said, the convenience factor is a big part of it. They're there and easy to grab whenever.
I will say this. This morning I awoke feeling like I'd been run over by a truck. Okay, not that bad, but it felt the same way I do whenever I've done some yard work the previous day, or changed my tires, cleaned the gutters. etc., using muscles I haven't used in a while. It just goes to show how anything in the way of exercise when one has previously done pretty much nothing, will have you feeling it the next day.
I guess it doesn't help that I had my annual physical yesterday and got a shot in each arm while I was there (flu shot and 2nd pneumonia shot). So that may be contributing to the slight achy-ness.
All in all, I've spent $8 on less useful stuff in the past, so I've no regrets.