Is there any real difference between Gravity Straps and Resistance tubes or are they the same thing?
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Yes, the gravity straps allow you to do exercises that are different than resistance tubes because they can hold your body weight. For example you can do a modified push up using the gravity straps, I have both the gravity straps and resistance tubes and I like them both. In a way the combination of the two allows you to do almost any type of exercise you could do in a gym with much less money invested. Look at YouTube for some videos on gravity straps or look at TRX exercises as those are the name brand version...
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it's different. Gravity Straps make resistance by body weight.Resistance tubes make resistance by elastic rubber.
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Yes. Gravity straps use your body's weight as the resistance; resistance tubes have resistance from their elastic material and cannot support your body's weight. Despite being different tools, they can work the same muscle groups.
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I really do not see any difference. I use mine rarely. The Velcro has ruined my bathing suit. The belt also rides up during all the jumping in the water aerobics class, no matter how tight I pull it.
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There are lighter resistance, more flexible bands in the set which would be good. However, I am not sure that you would need or want the entire set and purchasing some individual bands may be more helpful. Also, the set I got had metal carabiner rings to which you attached and detached a handle depending on desired resistance. That might be problematic. It would likely be better to get a single or even a set that has fixed handles for ease of use/transition between resistances. Stay active!
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The eno atlas straps are the best ones they have more loops and they stretch as much the slap strap pro ones will stretch throughout the night and you will be about to touch the ground with your back in the morning
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as far as I can tell one is "commercial grade" while the other is not. The commercial grade one is slightly heavier as well. so probably thicker walls on the tubes.
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They're 2x to 3x heavier and provide a fair amount of resistance, especially on the mid to low end of the ideal tire inflation range. I switched 100% to non-slimed tubes and instead use wide Tuffies and a reinforced tire. Plus, the tubes are a third cheaper!
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I think they are probably a little heavier though I haven't really noticed a big difference. Very happy with the conversion. I had to pump up my tires every time I used them. I even put fix a flat in the old tubes but no real change.
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Some equipment works with coded straps but other equipment will work only with uncoded straps. It depends on what you will use the strap with.
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I have no idea. I don't know what an ab strap is. Carabiners don't seem to me to be ideal for straps at all. They seem to me to be intended for connecting cables and/or rope or items with built in loops that are load bearing so that they can be loosely afixed to other items with load bearing hooks/loops.
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Both. The straps seem strong but I don't recommend putting a real heavy load in the bag.
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Yes, it makes no difference if you peddle it backwards or forwards - the resistance remains the same.
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Velcro straps. If you've a difficult frame for a standard cage (small women's, unconventional tube geometry) it's a great call. Not for racing, great for kids and casual cruisers.
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I do not know, I felt a significant amount of resistance also but assumed this is the design. Considering the rated capacity of the aerodynamic load bars attached by only a "clamping" mechanism - I would expect the resisitance for surety purpose.
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If you have never used a resistance band or resistance cable... for me the best kind to use are the tube designed ones with handles. It really comes in handy when you are rowing. I have used the type of resistance band that does not have a handle and it can be a bit difficult when wrapping the band around your feet to row (the kind with the handles come in handy). The resistance level is your choice. I will just say that it will be important to have a starting point, but if you stick with this exercise and diet program... by the end of the week you will be able to use heavier weights and resistance bands too! My first week I lost 6.5 lbs! I am thrilled thus far with my results. I hope this information helps you!
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This about the same but will give you slightly more. If you purchase be careful with the Velcro adjusting straps from really pulling on them I broke mine.
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Doesn't matter what you loop them over it should all be the same. Make sure you are routing the end of the strap through the buckles or tensioner the correct way otherwise I don't know what to say
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I honestly couldn't tell you. The product did not meet my particular needs so I returned it. It seemed sturdy and well built and both the ropes and straps seemed quite adequate. Hope that helps.