anyone compare these to the flex ex silicon rubber bands. they are like this without the ball.
1997142
I thought about them also,but, then after awhile to put the fingers around the ball is very beneficial to elongating, or you could say stretching the fingers for a better grip,which opens the hand better,which keeps the hand from completely closing. which later would require surgery with the possibility of no completion of rehab for that hand. I tried one from a friend , it was very difficult to get on the end of the fingers,however, after sometime, I believe that they help getting the hand stronger. You also have to know that the finger loops will pull completely out of the ball and can be placed in later making this product more usable in many ways. Good luck
61616
The bands don't feel as sturdy in my opinion. It has better center of gravity to assist with form.
2252370
These bands are shiny. I can not find anything on any of the packaging I have left that says if they r silicone or not.
1788033
They just seem denser ... they have the same texture as an outdoor rubber basketball. I like the "controllability" of them being a standard size. Some of those old style medicine balls got huge, as the weight increased. What a pain!
1991936
the new ones, have a flat metal bar. The balls are solid. I never had a set of the "original". These are very nice!
1944484
These are just the wristbands, you use them WITH the fitbit flex YOU ALREADY HAVE.
1642801
I have the bun and thigh rocker and they work perfectly on that and the original bands look just like the bands for the firm flex I would say these bands are much better quality than the original bands at least they haven't broken yet and the original bands did not last long.
279414
I don't have this band but wear a full brace and they are always neoprene based. They also stretch. Hope this helps.
994056
no rubber at all. they feel like someone took the smallest & tightest pair of pantyhose and cut small strips into circles. some people have said that they slip but I've never had an issue. the only hair ties I will use. no pulling. no breakage. no damage. no dent.
1750972
I found my local Dollar store had full rubber ball for $2 which is great value and they seem to last longer but to answer your question it depends. I would try it once and see
1528940
The band is stiff material and has no elasticity unlike my current one I use. I have some swing in my arms when I run and do not believe it will stay in place. My current band fits snug but with the elastic material does not restrict blood flow in arm. Since the band I purchased is stiff and short I will just return and not try it. The material is smooth neoprene on the inside so it may not stay in place I cannot determine that without wearing it.
1170533
Michael, I believe that these were the worst elastic I have ever encountered, stretch out and with in 2 months no elastic. I have purchased over 600 assorted from different makes and price does make a difference, pay more and get more Pete
1051716
No, a lot smoother and comfortable. I love those bands and use them almost everyday. definitely worth the price
1934350
This is a quality product. I use them for isometric (stretch and hold) exercises and they have not snapped or stretched in length. If you want to test something similar go to Big5 and try out the bands that look like these. I also have some bands from Big5 but they do not have the attachments or resistance variations like this set. There "may" be a set out there better than this one but I have not seen one. The only thing I would caution is to not overstretch the bands, if one band seems too easy then add another band instead of stretching it too far.
1811357
The Bodylastics bands are built much better and the approximate weight is on the band so there is no guessing. Better bands all around.
2267809
Definitely....I don't know of a sturdier rubber band. They do not overstretch to the point of breaking like a normal band. The colors are pretty, too.
871509
They discontinued the Fitbit Flex as far as I know. I think the difference is the design but it pretty much does the same.