Gaiam Covered Resistance Cord Kit

I have had bad experiences with other resistance bands in the past (like having the handle snap off & the band whacking me in the face mid-workout) so I have been hesitant to use them.Then a few months ago I was given one if these wrapped bands & I could immediately feel the difference so I gave it a try.I LOVED it!The padded handle has a nice grip and it feels secure with the extra protection of the fabric. I am not afraid to use it, because if it does end up snapping, the dangerous part will be protected inside the fabric and not free to get me in the face like the other kinds. I actually like working out again and this gives my arms a great challenge. -I can finaly see some definition there!Then my dog found it and thought it must be a fancy new toy for him & I needed to replace it.I discovered they come in different levels of resistance. Cool. I went with green again, since that was the color my dog ruined, and I wasn't sure what level I wanted. Turns out the green is perfect for me. (Maybe one day my arms will get stronger & I'll be brave and get a tougher level of resistance)Now Max has his own workout toy while I work out & we are both happy.I haven't watched the DVD that comes with this cord, so I can't comment on it. But I was impressed enough to buy another one of these for a family member.I totally recommend this resistance cord. :)

I decided to try this resistance cord workout as I felt my upper body was turning to mush. After using this every other day for a month, I'm feeling stronger and my once jiggley upper arms are getting more defined and stronger. I chose the medium cord and feel it's good for beginners. The cord is covered with a soft but strong woven fabric and keeps your skin from getting pinched during some of the workout moves. The DVD that comes with this is decent; there are 3 separate 20 minute workouts for (1) upper body, (2) lower body and (3) core/abs; and Tanya is easy to follow, she also has modifications for those just starting out.

I am a beginner to working out and purchased this product hoping the light resistance band would come with a DVD aimed for beginners. It's really an intermediate level workout (kicked my out of shape butt pretty early on) and looks like it's probably the same one they ship with the set of all three cords. Because I wasn't able to do all of the routine, I am going to keep this on the shelf for a little while til I'm ready to move on from some of my other beginner level DVDs. It's not a bad product, I can't do it because of me, not because of it! I like how the instructor counts down so you know how many reps you have left in each move. It's easier to keep going if you know it's ending soon. The instructor and her helpers all have stupid fake smiles plastered on their faces the whole time, which I actually find irritating. Show me how to do the moves, don't pretend there's nothing in the world you'd rather be doing than firming up those abs!

I was a little hesitant to select the heaviest resistance - I mean, I'm not He-Man or anything. So I was really bewildered to discover that the band has utterly no resistance at all. I'm very, very annoyed. Another piece of worthless workout equipment.

The product arrived in an old, busted up box. Since it's non-perishable, the browning price tags weren't too alarming, but in whatever storage area the thing had been sitting for years it had been apparently used as a soccer ball. COMPLETELY non-presentable. If I had bought this as a gift, I would be calling Amazon today, FURIOUS. Since it is for personal use, and since the actual band appears new (if haphazardly contained), I'm just going to deal with it. But, even the DVD sleeve is all crinkled up, so I know this particular seller (Supersounds) is unprofessional at best. Also, I got a confirmation of shipment almost immediately after purchasing, but it still took weeks to arrive. What in the world kind of shipping method is being used?

I purchased resistance bands from another company and decided it would be nice to have some bands that were "protected" to prevent any accidental injuries. Gaiam's cord seem to be short. For instance, with my other bands of the same strength level, I can stretch them above my head with my arms extended in the air; however, with this band, it's really not possible.I thought the DVD was a nice companion but I have not used it often. This is sold at a lot of brick & mortar stores. I would not want to spend over $10 for this because the band is not flexible as other resistance cords and that becomes prohibitive in the use and benefits of the cord.

This is truly a 'no brainer', and for the price, you can't beat it. I am 70 years young. I have a treadmill that I use 2-3 times a week, but wanted to get some resistance training in my upper body...and this is it. The cord and the handles are very nice. Couldn't be better. But I suggest if your a beginner, or a little more mature...like me, don't try to start out with the middle or high tension cord. This light purple cord has a lot of tension, and gives you a good workout. I have purchased so many other tapes, but they were always just to hard for me, so of course I wouldn't do it. I bought Zimba etc. Zimba is good, just not for me. This is perfect, and is done in a beautiful setting. In each section she starts out standing up working all parts of the upper body, then she has you get on the floor. Well, I don't do the floor part, but that's ok, because I timed it, and if you do all three parts without getting on the floor, your stlll getting a half hour of excercise. I'm a happy camper!

I bought this Resistance bands because I travel alot.I do not like Gyms.I like to be able to workout at any time.My husband also has a resistance band, but he likes my.The band is great!!!!Light weight, easy to grip,comfortable and nice to work with.I love the teacher. She is really easy to follow.The move are simple and easy to do.The workouts are fast which works well with my time frame when traveling.I love being able to work my muscles while on the road.

Fonctionne très bien

Buenísimo, lo uso casi todos los días, no pellizca la piel y super flexible.

El material es de buena calidad, la resistencia es media, ideal para personas que están iniciando hacer ejercicio y fáciles de transportar

Resistance cords are a good alternative to using weights. The DVD that comes with this product is excellent. The presenter moves the workout along at a sensible pace and keeps reminding the viewer of the correct form that should be used when using the resistance cord. I would recommend this product to provide a different workout to keep the upper body strong.