5 Set Resistance Bands

A 5 set resistance bands pack is the cheapest complete strength setup there is. Five loops, five levels, and a total body workout you can do anywhere.

Five levels of resistance

The five bands let you customise intensity easily. Different muscle groups want different loads, and your shoulders will never handle what your glutes can, so having the full range to hand matters.

It also means one set covers a whole household, from a complete beginner to someone who already trains seriously.

What you can do with them

Stretch to increase mobility and flexibility. Tone and strengthen muscle. Change your position and the same band targets arms, chest, belly, glutes or legs.

They are used for fitness, yoga, cardio, calisthenics, strength training, pilates and physiotherapy, and also in medical, pregnancy and retraining gymnastics. That breadth is unusual for a piece of equipment costing this little.

Strength, posture and injury prevention

Band work improves muscular strength and posture, and it is widely used to assist in injury prevention and rehabilitation. The load is smooth and controlled rather than jarring, which is why physiotherapists reach for bands rather than weights.

If you are using them as part of treatment, follow whatever your physiotherapist has prescribed rather than a routine off the internet.

5 set resistance bands specifications

• Quantity: 5 bands
• Resistance: 5 levels
• Material: 100% natural latex
• Style: heavy duty power loop
• Included: carry bag
• Suitable for: fitness, yoga, pilates, calisthenics, strength training, physiotherapy

Portable by design

Lightweight, durable and compact, the set fits in its carry bag and goes anywhere. You can perform an effective total body workout when and where you want, which is the whole argument for bands over weights.

Who they suit

Beginners, travellers, anyone in a small space, and anyone doing rehabilitation work. They also pair well with heavier equipment as a warm-up and activation tool.

Browse our yoga accessories, or the wider gym accessories range.

Price in Kenya

They are KSh 1,500, down from KSh 2,000, for all five levels with the bag included.

Common questions

Which band in the 5 set resistance bands should I start with?

Start on the lightest for a week. When fifteen clean reps stop being hard, move up a level.

Are they suitable for pregnancy exercise?

They are commonly used in pregnancy gymnastics, but follow the guidance of your midwife or physiotherapist on what is appropriate for you.

How long do latex bands last?

Years, with care. Keep them out of direct sun, wipe them after use, and replace any band with a visible nick or tear.

Can I use them for upper body?

Yes. Change your position and the same bands work arms, chest and shoulders as well as legs and glutes.