Resistance Band question

Tugger31 · 07-12-21, 06:00 AM

I need to replace a few resistance bands and not sure which brand to get. What I'm looking for is a resistance band similar in feel to Cathe's first green resistance band way back in the day. I bought her later set of bands (light green, pink, blue) and they have a thicker feel to them and are pretty taut. I"m looking for something thinner with a little more give but not cheap quality. Thanks!

adawn · 07-12-21, 12:18 PM

I believe cathe originally used green strength dynabands (this is way back in the workouts where she used to tie the band around her lower legs to do firewalkers).

I still use dynabands (the green and occasionally purple--purple is more resistance). They contain latex btw.

This is where I used to buy them on amazon but they don't have them anymore--I last bought new bands early 2020:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NCW8T6/

angie_nrs · 07-12-21, 09:14 PM

I'll be watching this thread too. My green dyna band broke and I subbed a different one, and that just recently broke. I bought 2 others on clearance at a big box store, so I'll try those. But I really would like the original green dyna band that cathe used.

I wish she still had them on her site, but I don't see them there.

Jane P. · 07-13-21, 09:36 AM

I got my bands from a Physical Therapist. You might call a PT place and ask them where they get their bands from.

Gibbee · 07-16-21, 12:56 PM

The PT's here use Therabands. I ordered this set and the advanced set: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YR7G8K...roduct_details

They are nice and sturdy.

Elsie · 07-16-21, 09:38 PM

Linda from Balls N Bands is excellent and she has the higher quality tubing etc. I have gotten some cut to size ones from her in the past, due to me having a long torso and very long arms.
I've also purchased higher quality stability ball from her store.
I've been since looking for a Canadian equivalent to her small business. Or as Jane rec'd, purchase from a PT where they can also cut to size if necessary and have higher quality non-dusty bands.

hypnomoon · 07-18-21, 02:00 AM

I recently picked up a box of bands and the circle bands at TJ Maxx. They are great quality and a better price than I find at fitness/sports stores.

Daffie · 07-18-21, 07:54 AM

I bought the 3 pack from Amazon but they are five feet. Too short. I bought a roll before and got three out of it but down to one. Not sure how long they lasted. I think when using them around the bottom of my shoes wears them out faster. Amazon at the roll available again.

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07-12-21, 06:00 AM
Tugger31 Join Date: Feb 2002	Resistance Band question I need to replace a few resistance bands and not sure which brand to get. What I'm looking for is a resistance band similar in feel to Cathe's first green resistance band way back in the day. I bought her later set of bands (light green, pink, blue) and they have a thicker feel to them and are pretty taut. I"m looking for something thinner with a little more give but not cheap quality. Thanks!

07-12-21, 12:18 PM
adawn VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Illinois	I believe cathe originally used green strength dynabands (this is way back in the workouts where she used to tie the band around her lower legs to do firewalkers). I still use dynabands (the green and occasionally purple--purple is more resistance). They contain latex btw. This is where I used to buy them on amazon but they don't have them anymore--I last bought new bands early 2020: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NCW8T6/

07-12-21, 09:14 PM
angie_nrs Join Date: Feb 2008	I'll be watching this thread too. My green dyna band broke and I subbed a different one, and that just recently broke. I bought 2 others on clearance at a big box store, so I'll try those. But I really would like the original green dyna band that cathe used. I wish she still had them on her site, but I don't see them there. __________________ "Time heals all wounds.....especially the good times." Dean Winchester

07-13-21, 09:36 AM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	I got my bands from a Physical Therapist. You might call a PT place and ask them where they get their bands from. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

07-16-21, 12:56 PM
Gibbee VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	The PT's here use Therabands. I ordered this set and the advanced set: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YR7G8K...roduct_details They are nice and sturdy. __________________ "A healthier future is every tiny step we take, or every little rep, that ultimately leads us to our goal." Arnold Schwarzenegger STS Graduate MET-Rx 180 Graduate

07-16-21, 09:38 PM
Elsie VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: British Columbia, CA	Linda from Balls N Bands is excellent and she has the higher quality tubing etc. I have gotten some cut to size ones from her in the past, due to me having a long torso and very long arms. I've also purchased higher quality stability ball from her store. I've been since looking for a Canadian equivalent to her small business. Or as Jane rec'd, purchase from a PT where they can also cut to size if necessary and have higher quality non-dusty bands.

07-18-21, 02:00 AM
hypnomoon Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO	I recently picked up a box of bands and the circle bands at TJ Maxx. They are great quality and a better price than I find at fitness/sports stores.

07-18-21, 07:54 AM
Daffie Join Date: Sep 2004	I bought the 3 pack from Amazon but they are five feet. Too short. I bought a roll before and got three out of it but down to one. Not sure how long they lasted. I think when using them around the bottom of my shoes wears them out faster. Amazon at the roll available again.