Do I need to buy resistance bands or dumbbells for this?
2044896
You can do either or. Resistance bands are just the cheaper rout. Dumbells last for a life time and are a good investment for long term exercise
2044897
You should. It will help. At the beginning if each video it tells you what is needed and Shows alternate ways to do the exercises.
619055
The plastic holder comes with the weights & indeed, is a very important component for these bells to work. You cannot change the resistance otherwise. The weights sit in the holder and the handle is inserted between the plates. A dial on the handle selects the desired weight. They are delicate and need to be handled with care. But well worth the investment. The same set of dumbells will cost you easily 3 times or more.
1691369
I would recommend the usage of Dumbbells if you'd rather build muscle than stay lean. I prefer bands for the latter. You need a matt to perform abs, an agility ladder, a pull-up bar, and a jumping rope.
1033557
No. They do not.I use it with Pilates and in place of some exercises that I would normally use dumbbells.
1355787
Possibly, though I'd just use free weights if building muscle is you objective, take a look at the various interlocked dumbbell sets, pricey but will last a life time - just my opinion.
2158202
I think you might be able to find resistance bands in a sports supply store if not on Amazon
161454
I have thoroughly enjoyed my Pilates Power Gym Pro; however, I will have to increase the resistant bands. For me the extension is not an issue, I would look at the dimensions to determine if you will e able to get the maximum length needed to get the most resistance. For me that is not an issue.
924402
For beta round you have the option to use weights but a resistance band including on this deluxe kit will do.
388201
I purchased mine quite a few years ago (in fact I have two because we have two homes). It did come with the DVD and resistance bands as shown in the picture. Hope this helps.
501511
If I'm understanding what renegade push ups are, then yes. You could use them for those. The edges of the Dumbbells are a mild hexagon shape so they'd be flat enough on the edges to do those.
2266054
No, resistance is too great for that. You need to use your body weight for each step.
2046761
Yes but consider purchasing a set of stronger cables (see the colors/ weight resistances and get the ones that you think will suffice) since the ones that come with it may or may not be strong enough based on your particular starting level. I bought this for my mom and also got her a set of the yellow cables (I believe 60 x 3 = 180 lb.), and I also got a few more sets (blue, etc) to mix and match with the one I got to use with my clients, so I can add or subtract resistance as their body weights or strength level dictates. Hope this helps!
1731546
Did not come with weights. You can buy the Total Gym weight bar and then add your own weights. You might want to try the Total Gym on the 6th level and see if you still need to add extra weights. It is harder than it looks.
250132
You can use the dumbells or resistance bands. He shows both types of exercises.
1680913
You can do everything with dumbbells, a bench or ball and a pull up bar...but a barbell is recommended for some exercises..weights will depend on your current strength. I bought everything from 8lbs up to 60lbs
1720941
I got everything except the added resistance bands. I really don't use them, so it was an issue for me.
1510201
You don't use the included resistance band until Beta cycle but i kind of hated the band. I liked using dumbbells way better. In the videos there is only one guy with the resistance band and everyone else is using dumbbells. I think a mat would be good on hard surfaces but probably not that great on carpet. I didn't use one at all.