How do the band hold up compared to springs? Most Gyms are using springs and with daily use of a 30-40 minute work out i'm concerned. Any comments?
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My daughter jumps on it daily and although the bands are holding up, the mat has a permanent dip where she jumps. It's about 6 months old.
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The range is good for a gymnasium. (Our gym holds about 1000 people.) We have used them for school assemblies, but not much more. The only problem is the charge. They go dead really fast and can barely survive a 30 minute school assembly. If used for a short activity, then they are great.
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I've worn mine in the pool all day but not all day every day... I don't know if it might wear out quicker with the constant water contact. Have you tried asking on Fitbit's FB page? I asked them a question last year and they answered pretty quickly.
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Hi, I just received mine about a week ago, and enjoying it. I would contact the seller and ask them how much just the band part would be, I am sure the seller gets this question as lot. Good luck to you. Please let me know if I might be of help again.
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It depends on your current level of fitness and what you're going to be using them for. If you plan to use them for pull-ups, since 130 is pretty light you might not need that much assistance. The green band, from what I understand, is for those who are particularly weak and/or are overweight. You may benefit more from getting the purple, black, and red bands as an alternative, which are the next size down.
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I go to the gym an average of 9 hours a week and literally sweat badly for 3/4 of that time. People make fun of me (it's that bad). I wear my headphones every single day. I wipe them down with a paper towel covered in gym disinfectant spray and put them in their bag each night. They are perfect. I got them in November.
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I've had mine for 3 months and three springs have broken. I use it every day for 30 minutes, but am way under the weight limit (I'm 145 lbs).
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If you can do one this will def help you achieve mor reps. I am a 255lbs man who couldn't do a single one and I can do 7 assisted and 2 unassisted. This is within 2 months working daily. So I'd say the band should be fine might even be to much. But you can remove bands easliy
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I believe they would last until the elasticity in the band becomes too weak to apply enough pressure. I have not had any wear out yet.
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Short answer yes, long answer I've used them for p90x, so far the most I've used is the top 3 bands and I'm a 220 pound guy, as far as bands go they're great, but sometimes shortening the bands by stepping on a loop can be awkward for some of the exercises, if you can afford to get the dumbbells they are still in my opinion better but, the bands still do a pretty good job and are wayyyy cheaper and easier to store, the door anchor comes in very handy as well and is sturdy, have had them for several months and so far the only thing I've had wear out is after the first couple months the sewing on the handles started to come loose, but duct tape has been a lasting and easy fix Short answer yes, long answer I've used them for p90x, so far the most I've used is the top 3 bands and I'm a 220 pound guy, as far as bands go they're great, but sometimes shortening the bands by stepping on a loop can be awkward for some of the exercises, if you can afford to get the dumbbells they are still in my opinion better but, the bands still do a pretty good job and are wayyyy cheaper and easier to store, the door anchor comes in very handy as well and is sturdy, have had them for several months and so far the only thing I've had wear out is after the first couple months the... » Read More Short answer yes, long answer I've used them for p90x, so far the most I've used is the top 3 bands and I'm a 220 pound guy, as far as bands go they're great, but sometimes shortening the bands by stepping on a loop can be awkward for some of the exercises, if you can afford to get the dumbbells they are still in my opinion better but, the bands still do a pretty good job and are wayyyy cheaper and easier to store, the door anchor comes in very handy as well and is sturdy, have had them for several months and so far the only thing I've had wear out is after the first couple months the sewing on the handles started to come loose, but duct tape has been a lasting and easy fix « Show Less
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First, I am not a person who works out, and I can only imagine you are referring to being in the gym, running etc.so that it quite a bit of movement. I do use these daily, in fact I often go to bed wearing them, listening to music, for sleep and relaxation programs. I turn often in my sleep and am forever moving my pillow. These pretty much stay in with this kind of close contact and are consistent over time. I would consider that also a function of how good the ear bud cushions fit your ear. Mine have worked out well. I still find the chord is great since it does not tangle into the usual nightmare ball that other ear bud do. That of course, may be a plus or minus for you, because I don't know where your chord will be during any potions of your workout. I do use these while in my workshop, while cooking etc. often by throwing the long length of chord over my head so it lays on my back and stays out of my way. Hope this helps.
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I sweat a ton when working out and so far so good (used for a few weeks) - generally try to avoid sweating directly on the unit but I'm sure there's been at least a little bit of water exposure. Clip them to my shirt (where a shirt pocket would be) so a little inconvenient from that perspective since my workout shirts don't have a pocket or other obvious clipping point. Also need to reclip occasionally depending on the exercise... ie back exercises like rows or reverse butterflies where the chest butts up against the machineWas actually pretty surprised by the sound quality for a bluetooth device... I sweat a ton when working out and so far so good (used for a few weeks) - generally try to avoid sweating directly on the unit but I'm sure there's been at least a little bit of water exposure. Clip them to my shirt (where a shirt pocket would be) so a little inconvenient from that perspective since my workout shirts don't have a pocket or other obvious clipping point. Also need to reclip occasionally depending on the exercise... ie back exercises like rows or reverse butterflies where the chest butts up against the machineWas actually pretty surprised by the sound quality for... » Read More I sweat a ton when working out and so far so good (used for a few weeks) - generally try to avoid sweating directly on the unit but I'm sure there's been at least a little bit of water exposure. Clip them to my shirt (where a shirt pocket would be) so a little inconvenient from that perspective since my workout shirts don't have a pocket or other obvious clipping point. Also need to reclip occasionally depending on the exercise... ie back exercises like rows or reverse butterflies where the chest butts up against the machineWas actually pretty surprised by the sound quality for a bluetooth device... « Show Less
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I have had them for about a month and a half and been doing p90x with them. I have had no problem with them and no injuries. I would not drop them but on the other hand you shouldn't drop any dumbbells. I am glad I bought them.
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I am 290 and I use it about 20 minute a day not very hard. It seems like a really sturdy machine. Its not as sturdy as the industrial machine at the gym nor does it glide as smoothly as the one at the gym. Been using it for only 2 weeks so far no problems. I have had problems with elliptical machines in the past, it was because I was using them on carpet with a few boards underneath it the machine rocked back and forth and I think that is why none of my previous machines lasted long. Put in on a level hard surface if you can and make sure you adjust it the best you can I am sure the machine will be fine for you. I am 290 and I use it about 20 minute a day not very hard. It seems like a really sturdy machine. Its not as sturdy as the industrial machine at the gym nor does it glide as smoothly as the one at the gym. Been using it for only 2 weeks so far no problems. I have had problems with elliptical machines in the past, it was because I was using them on carpet with a few boards underneath it the machine rocked back and forth and I think that is why none of my previous machines lasted long. Put in on a level hard surface if you can and make sure you adjust it the best you can I am sure the machine... » Read More I am 290 and I use it about 20 minute a day not very hard. It seems like a really sturdy machine. Its not as sturdy as the industrial machine at the gym nor does it glide as smoothly as the one at the gym. Been using it for only 2 weeks so far no problems. I have had problems with elliptical machines in the past, it was because I was using them on carpet with a few boards underneath it the machine rocked back and forth and I think that is why none of my previous machines lasted long. Put in on a level hard surface if you can and make sure you adjust it the best you can I am sure the machine will be fine for you. « Show Less
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they are pretty durable i'd say... have been using them while working out and sleeping, and it still works fine. HOWEVER, its extremely uncomfortable
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Hi Ryan ....I personally prefer the bowflex...ten years we stored one of our kids bowflex so I started using it.....three years later he took it...I really missed it as it toned muscles and strengthened them....since then we've had the total gym and have done crossfit.....went back to the bowflex and am very happy we did.....the combination of the power rods (210lbs) gives me all the resistance I need for muscle strength and toning .....I also like the idea that I can exercise on my time....I would recommend this for building muscles and toning...HAPPY EXERCISING!
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I also haven't had a problem, neither with breakage nor stretching, and I use the colored bands exclusively. My original band is green, but I've been using the navy blue band as my go-to for a few months now. I think it's probably worth the expense of getting a new band and perhaps with each battery charge switching bands to give each a chance to rest between uses. Just a thought....