Core System Portable Home Gym - Resistance Trainer All-in-One Band + Bar Kit, Full Body Workout: Improve Fitness, Build Muscle, Strength Exercises with Marie Osmond Workout DVD Included

I have been away from the gym far too long. While I am active, I knew I was really losing strength and balance. I ordered this during the pandemic and am so glad I did. We live in a small space, but this takes up almost zero storage space, only requires a small area to exercise, and the only other thing you need is a sturdy chair and a DVD player. I use it every day, doing the warmup, alternating upper and lower body each day, and the cool down. It takes a little longer than it says, but it is a good workout in a fairly short amount of time. I have been using it almost a month and I feel results in my strength, flexibility, and balance. I did not measure or weigh myself when I started because my motivator is increasing strength, flexibility, and balance. I hope and believe that tightening up and losing weight will happen as a result, not as the main goal. It came with 2 DVDs. I use the one w Marie Osmond but did watch the other DVD once and learned a few things from the fitness instructor. Many of those exercises use the floor and I don't have a good space for that right now, so I prefer the exercises that use a chair or standing (Marie DVD). There are a few little goofs in the DVD - some things are labeled wrong, for example, but those are pretty minor. At first, I had trouble keeping up and had to pause it a lot to make sure I had my feet in the straps correctly or was doing it correctly, but I am much better at that now. I like how easy it is to adjust the tension to make it harder as you gain strength. You just roll the band around the bar. Also, they provide easier and harder alternatives to try and they show some ways to get some cardio in if you want to try that. (The DVD also mentions that you can get stronger bands if needed - I haven't looked into that - they would need to be bands specifically designed to fit this bar.) This workout would not be for everyone - we all have our preferences - but it definitely provides a good workout that you can increase in intensity as you progress without having to buy a bunch of extra equipment. You could easily do the workout without the DVD - there is a booklet and the exercises are pictured on decals you put on the bar - but I like using it because it times everything for you. There are also musical cues as to when you are almost done with each exercise in case you aren't staring at the TV.

I badly broke my kneecap a few years ago, and I've never quite been able to get back into a regular exercise routine. I admit to being something of a wimp about it (sorry, I don't like searing pain), but I received an Amazon gift card and this is what I bought myself. I'm glad I did--it's idiot-proof and klutz-proof, which means I'm not going to misread directions and break it.It's also excuse-proof, as my husband occasionally reminds me. I do most of the exercises from a chair and a few standing up, with three sets of 8 repetitions, while watching TV or listening to music. I also have some resistance bands from when I first did physical therapy, and the two combined (resistance bands + bodygym) seems to be doing the trick. The bodygym is especially good for arm muscles, but I've also able to work both knees, and my balance and feeling of security (ie, not falling) is slowly improving.Have I lost weight? No. This does not prevent me from raiding the fridge. Do I look sexier? I dunno, I'm still in my quarantine uniform of t-shirt and capris. Am I all kinds of fit? Nah. I just started. But I'm off to a pretty good start, and that's an optimism I haven't felt in a while.

I have worked out in gyms most of my adult life but as an entrepreneur, it is hard to get to one. I wanted to put together a set of products that were small, effective, inexpensive and inexpensive, I saw this product on TV and was a bit cynical, but I ordered it anyway.I have to say that I am really enjoying it! It's easy to customize the amount of resistance, the exercises mimic the machines you find in a gym, but give you a bit of instability you need to pay attention, and it's almost (okay, I said almost....) fun. I keep it in my office and I get about 20 sets a day in, and i do feel it the next day.I think this is a great product for people who travel, people who work at home, people who don't want to go to a gym...pretty much for everyone. The price is reasonable, and if you're a rank beginner, the booklet and DVD's are helpful too.Take that first step!

Wanting to get in some sort of shape after covid.... And LIFE... Ordered a home gym for over $700... Found out it was going to take approx 6 weeks to recieve... Was poking around at some quicker alternatives... Found this bar.... Investigated it the best i could... Ordered it within an hour.... THANK YOU AMAZON AND SELLER for the 2 day shipping!!! I was very excited to try it right away!! It's so incredibly simple to assemble... Literally 5 seconds...and as easy to use.... I was able to adjust the tension and get a great workout... I'm out of shape and ovetweight so i did just the arm workouts the first day.... Felt the next day like i had worked them... 2nd day i did legs.... I think I'll alternate first week then do both everyday... I'm so inspired.... Easy to just pick up at any moment... In any clothes... I'm on my way to healthy and thinner.... YESSSSSBY THE WAY... I CANCELLED THE ORDER FOR THE $700 HOME GYM AND ORDERED A TREADMILL FOR $400 INSTEAD

Hi, I really like your product and have introduced it to my trainer so we could use during our sessions. However. the red band rips at the knot site, and when i requested a new red band, I was told I had to order a whole new unit. Now, my second band is beginning to wear, and I will be stuck having to order another whole unit. Again, I really like your product, enjoy using it, but may have to look for a similar vendor. Thought I would let you know.Sincerely, Sher Sparano