Reviewing Discovery's Strength and Toning Resistance Tubes

Looking for a fairly cheap set of quality Resistance Tubes? Let me recommend Discovery's Strength and Toning Resistance Tubes for $19.95. Pick up a set at Sears or Amazon, and you'll love the versatility.

Value

As far as Resistance Tubes go, this is a mid-priced set. For $20.00 you will get a pack of three resistance tubes (from easy tension to more challenging), a door strap, and two handles. Although there isn't an instructional DVD, you will find a pamphlet that explains a few exercises to try. I'd recommend getting yourself a book or DVD that will give you more options, as this pamphlet is obviously very limited in its information (it's only one sheet!). Don't start out with a high priced set, when this one will do nicely for most people.

Comfort

Unlike most handles, these handles are cushioned sufficiently so you won't get blisters or other unsightly hand irritations. Using these two to three times a week won't be a problem, but you need to wear sneakers during your workout; sneakers will help stabilize the band when working your biceps and shoulders, and is the best footwear to adorn your feet with while stepping on the tubes for various exercises. And no matter what age you are, you can use these bands easily and effectively.

Tension for beginners

There are three tensions--light, medium, and high. The high tension, however, will do for people who have been using hand weights regularly and are trying resistance bands for the first time. Once you get used to a certain tension, you can up the tension to the next band. You will likely grow out of this set in a year or two, but it is great for beginners to start with. If you have experience with resistance tubes, than you might want to buy another set that has a higher tension. However, this set from Discovery will do for most people that are starting a regular strength training program.

Durability

You should always try out your bands when they are room temperature (if they are cold they will be likely to break). Tug on the connection points of the handles to make sure everything is in working condition. I've found these tubes to be very durable. They are affixed to the handle connections very securely and I haven't had any problems with them in a few weeks of use, and likely never will. The handles have a sturdy nylon band, attached to a foam handle grip; they aren't going to bust apart any time soon.