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Powerblocks vs resitance bands
vegas711
Posts: 92 Member
You will need dumbbells or resistance bands to start P90X . I did the first week with resistance bands. I lost time looping, right band etc. While economical, I wanted to move on to something better. I spent a morning with coffee and researched and came across Powerblocks. basically 5-50lbs of weights in a 6" x 8" area that switch out depending what weight you'd like. More durable that the bow flex per many reviews. They aren't cheap. About $300 but wow what a difference they made in my workout. So for me the Powerblocks over resistance bands was best.
Thoughts from others?
Thoughts from others?
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My boyfriend would LOVE these as dumbbells get very expensive when you have to buy a lot and also they seem easier to change out and can adjust with you. I personal like resistance bands better because I can adjust the tension easily and upgrade cheaper, and I also am very weak at the moment, though i am sure that will change once i get further in p90x. I think it really depends on your fitness and commitment level. For someone that uses a lot of weights, I think this would be the wiser choice. Though I myself will stick with resistance bands and smaller weights until I can build up strength, someone like you might enjoy being able to easily switch between weights without having to purchase a room of weights.0
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Resistance bands is what I started with but had to upgrade to dumbbells as I progressed. I now use the Bowflex Selecttech 552. Got them on Amazon Prime for $280 with only $3.99 overnight shipping. Yes three dollars and 99 cents overnight with Amazon Prime account. I love my Selecttech's.
Resistance bands or dumbbells will work. I also like the Powerblocks and have used them in the past as well. It just so happened I found that awesome deal on Amazon for the Selettech's or I would have went Powerblocks.
Vegas711, I sent you a message on TBB this morning. Let's get together via chat, e-mail or phone and let's get your nutrition dialed in for some optimal results.0 -
Got your message Brad.
Just an FYI, the person at ****s Sporting goods when I bought my Powerblocks said they just got a recall on those bowflex dumbbells so you may want to check into that.0 -
Good to know. I'll check into that as I really don't want to be lifting and then one of the plates fall off on my foot.
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Good to know. I'll check into that as I really don't want to be lifting and then one of the plates fall off on my foot.
Why not? Sounds fun! :laugh:0
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