Stretchie exercise band ?

[tkd lisa]

I've been using a stretchie band for the firming portion of the 2 mile WATPs walk strong video. It's one that my husband got from a physical therapy session he did (blue, just like the ones on the show). After about 3 uses, the ends started snapping off about 2 inches down. Anyone else have this problem? I do wear my wedding ring during the workout, and it might be bumping against the band during bicep curls.

I replaced it with one of the cord types with handles because that was all they had at sports authority. I'll see if it holds up better.

 

[helenk]

I got the pilates bands from Kmart, they were $9.99 and there are three of them in a package low, medium and high. I use the medium one and it has held up really well. Sometimes when I do the 3 mile WATP, I may use the low resistance one to do some of the "push away" pulsing exercises.
But they are a nice thickness and are easy to use.

 

[Auggietina]

I just bought the pilates bands from Walmart today! I was hoping they would work as well as the strechie. It sounds like the same type as helenk has. There is 3 to a package, low medium and high. I haven't used them yet but plan on using them tonight.

helenk - Where did you find the 3 mile? I have been looking but haven't been able to find it. I've been doing the 1&2 mile together.


Thanks!
Sue

 

[tkd lisa]

Sue, not Helen, but I did get the 3 mile WATP yesterday at Borders. They only had DVD, not VHS though. I got the 2 mile walk strong tape at Christmas, then got a set of the 1,2,3 miles also. I didn't want the 1 mile one since I started w/ 2 miles, and didn't think I needed 2 of the 2 miles so I returned the set and got the 3 mile one.

Good luck finding it. And thanks for the info on the stretchie/pilates bands. Our Kmart is rotten, but I'll try WalMart. Lisa

 

[helenk]

Sue,
I got the 3 mile WATP at SunCoast video, but you might try Amazon.com as well.

 

[Auggietina]

Thanks! I'm going to try Borders this weekend.

I did the 2 mile last night with the yoga stretchie. It appears to be a little shorther than the ones that they were using, but it worked well.