Welcome to ElastiTone!
If you are looking for strong, high quality, heavy duty, professional grade resistance/exercise bands at an affordable price, our new Multi Layered resistance band/tube kits are the very best you will find!
Whether you are a Man, Women, Bodybuilder, Athlete, Sportsman, Pilate's enthusiast or simply new to fitness, we have a band set that will suit you!
All band sets come with the industry's leading lifetime defects warranty, and the first ever "100 day 100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back guarantee!" This is how confident we are in the products we sell!
Read more about why you should choose ElastiTone below...
Superior Multi Layered Technology Bands
All of our bands are made from high grade 100% natural Malaysian liquid latex (not cheap synthetic latex or dry stock), and are constructed using a multiple layering technique which creates many bonded layers within each band. These layers make ElastiTone bands many times stronger than the single layered molded bands offered by most of the competition, and also a lot stronger than the "double dipped" bands you may have seen on eBay and Amazon.
The thicker a band is the more layers it will have. These layers can be seen in the form of concentric circles, just like the rings in a target, as can be seen in the image below...
As you can see from the image, even the thin Green band has many layers! Unfortunately the process of creating these layers is more expensive and time consuming than creating a standard tube, which is why most manufacturers do not use this method and instead produce bands which are just molded one piece tubes. The process for making molded bands is known as "extruded" technology, which is now very outdated and vastly inferior.
Because extruded bands are essentially just one single piece of latex they are quite weak, and if the band develops a slight nick or tear in the surface it will soon begin to spread through the band, causing it to break during use, which could cause you an injury.
Because ElastiTone bands have multiple layers they are much harder to tear or snap, and slight surface abrasions, scuffs and nicks do not affect the band as they would an extruded one, as the tear should stop when it reaches the next layer.
ElastiTone is the ONLY UK based retailer of multi layered bands of this quality at a price this low, we guarantee it! Find a cheaper retailer with an equal quality product and we will beat their price by £5!
ElastiTone.com is also the ONLY retailer, ever, to prove the bands are layered with photographic evidence! Beware of the many pretenders on auction sites and Amazon trying to copy us, and always check inside the band yourself upon receipt of any so called layered bands, as the layers should be easily visible to the human eye in good light conditions, or you could also use a magnifying glass if you have one.
Heavy Duty Natural Liquid Latex
Thanks to the fact that we use natural liquid latex instead of cheaper synthetic, dry or sheet stock alternatives, our bands have a greater tear resistance, superior physical properties and a very attractive, ultra smooth, vibrant and glossy surface, which is much harder to scratch or scuff than the cheaper alternatives. There is no stronger or more durable latex tubing in existence at this time that we are aware of.
Higher & HONEST Resistance Ratings!
The thicker a band is, the more resistance (tensile force) it will produce, however there is no easy or exact way for a person to rate a bands resistance without using equipment such as a tensile force meter, which is how our ratings are now measured.
Most other brands when producing ratings for their bands, tend to use the tension rating of the band just before it breaks, which is very misleading to customers as it makes thin low tension bands sound far better than they really are, and also gives the potential buyer a very false impression.
Most people wrongly presume that all bands are rated in the same way, this could not be further from the truth! What one seller states as being a 50 Lb band could be far thicker or thinner than another sellers 50 Lb band, depending on how it was rated and how honest the retailer is.
For a visual example of this, below is a side by side comparison of our "PRO Ultra" black band which has an average rating of 49.5 Lb, shown on the left, and a competitor band rated as being 50 Lb, on the right.
As you can clearly see, the ElastiTone black band is much wider than the competitor band and has a smaller inner hole. The ElastiTone band reached a resistance of almost 50 Lb when stretched just halfway, but the competitor band could only manage a reading of 50 Lb when stretched up to the point were it would likely have broken if stretched any further!
ElastiTone Vs Other Big Brands
For another more interesting comparison, below is a photo of the PRO Ultra Orange band alongside a well known competitor "Black Sniper" band, which is rated as being 62 Lb (the same as the average rating for the Orange band). The band was purchased from the official store so is not a fake.
As you can clearly see, the Orange band is at least 3mm thicker, with a central hole that is 1-2mm smaller than the "Black Sniper", meaning that the Orange band has far more resistance. The "Black Sniper" did not reach 62 Lb until during the overhead press, but the Orange band reached 62 Lb during just a bicep curl, and during the overhead press the Orange band reached over 105 Lb!
The "Black Sniper" band is made from what appears to be a standard masticated dry or sheet stock rubber, and it has no visible layers at all, even under a 60X magnification lens none could be seen.
Introducing The "Black Mamba" - The Worlds Thickest Resistance Band!
The "Black Mamba" is the Thickest and heaviest resistance band in the world, with a very high average resistance rating of 35 Kg and an Overhead Press rating of 56 Kg (more if you are taller than 5 ft 7") this band has no rival! It is designed for performing bicep curls, squats, rows and pull downs, and is aimed at strong individuals who find that most bands don't offer them enough of a challenge in these exercises.
WARNING: Due to the extreme resistance, apart from the above mentioned exercises this band will simply be too hard to use for anything else, unless you are built like the incredible hulk! This is a very thick and strong band that makes all other competitor so called "heavy resistance bands" feel like a piece of string in comparison! It is not an all round band.
This band gives ElastiTone the right to claim a higher resistance than any other brand!
The "Black Mamba" is available as an upgrade to the current "PRO Ultra" set for just £12.99 + a small postage fee. Bargain!
A Set To Suit Everyone!
There are 3 exercise/resistance band options currently available, more details below...
The first option is the best selling "PRO Ultra" set, which is made up of 6 bands and is aimed at Men, this sets contains extra thick and heavy resistance bands with a high total resistance. It is ideal for bodybuilders, strength athletes and people looking to add a lot of muscle. This is the set we always recommend for professional athletes and those who are serious about bodybuilding and adding mass. They can also easily be used by Females and beginners, as you can start off with the lighter bands slowly progress to the thicker bands as you become stronger. This is an all round set!
The second option is the "PRO 5" which is EXACTLY the same as the "PRO Ultra", but does not contain the Orange band. This is because many Women and beginners would likely never find a use for the Orange band due to the amount of resistance it offers.
The third option is to purchase the "PRO Ultra" set, and then upgrade it with what is currently the worlds thickest and heaviest resistance band, the "Black Mamba". This band is the thickest resistance band you will find anywhere on the market, and is exclusive to ElastiTone! No other competitor we know of has or has ever had a band with as much resistance as this band offers.
3 Resistance/Tension Ratings
ElastiTone are the first ever band retailer in the world to show 3 resistance ratings, which are...
The Average rating, taken with the band stretched around midway which gives you a rating that is easily achievable for most exercises, although you can easily increase it with a wider foot spacing etc.
The overhead press rating, taken during the overhead press by a person of average height (about 5ft 7") with feet close together.
The total rating, taken by stretching the band until it becomes impossible to stretch it further alone, or until it starts to lose elasticity, whichever comes first.
Using these 3 ratings gives you a better and more realistic idea of how much resistance/tensile force each band will offer you and is not misleading.
Ratings & Specifications
Band length approx 120cm excluding the 80mm carabineer clips and nylon.
PRO ULTRA |
Average |
Overhead Press |
Total |
5.5 Kg / 12.1 Lb |
6 Kg / 13.2 Lb |
8.5 Kg / 18.7 Lb |
|
7.5 Kg / 16.5 Lb |
12 Kg / 26.4 Lb |
16.5 Kg / 36.3 Lb |
|
12.5 Kg / 27.5 Lb |
17.5 Kg / 38.6 Lb |
21 Kg / 46.2 Lb |
|
15 Kg / 33 Lb |
22 Kg / 48.4 Lb |
28 Kg / 61.6 Lb |
|
22.5 Kg / 49.5 Lb |
30 Kg / 66 Lb |
32 Kg / 70.4 Lb |
|
28 Kg / 62 Lb |
48 Kg / 105.6 Lb |
48 Kg+ / 105.6 Lb+ |
|
TOTAL |
91 Kg / 200.1 Lb |
135.5 Kg / 298.72 Lb |
154 Kg / 338.8 Lb |
Approx weight of set - 2.2 Kg
PRO 5 |
Average |
Overhead Press |
Total |
5.5 Kg / 12.1 Lb |
6 Kg / 13.2 Lb |
8.5 Kg / 18.7 Lb |
|
7.5 Kg / 16.5 Lb |
12 Kg / 26.4 Lb |
16.5 Kg / 36.3 Lb |
|
12.5 Kg / 27.5 Lb |
17.5 Kg / 38.6 Lb |
21 Kg / 46.2 Lb) |
|
15 Kg / 33 Lb |
22 Kg / 48.4 Lb |
28 Kg / 61.6 Lb |
|
22.5 Kg / 49.5 Lb |
30 Kg / 66 Lb |
32 Kg / 70.4 Lb |
|
TOTAL |
63 Kg / 138.6 Lb |
87.5 Kg / 192.7 Lb |
106 Kg / 233.2 Lb |
Approx weight of set - 1.9 Kg
Black Mamba |
Average |
Overhead Press |
Total |
35 Kg / 77 Lb |
56 Kg / 123.2 Lb |
56+ Kg / 123.2+ Lb |
For more detailed information about the ratings and how they are taken, click HERE.
Ratings may vary from user to user since factors such as a persons height and stance can effect the tension given, e.g. for a tall person the resistance may be higher than stated. Tension can be increased/decreased in small increments by using a wider/narrower foot spacing on the band as required, or standing further away from/closer to the anchor point.
Used & Tested By Professional Sportsmen!
Check out some of the comments received via Twitter from Pro Rugby League players below!
Paul Johnson, Former Great Britain, Wigan, Bradford & Warrington Pro Rugby League player.
Vince Mellars, Pro Rugby League player for the Wakefield Wildcats.
Jordan James, Pro Rugby League player for the Salford Reds, DJ & former Royal Marine.
Mark Bryant, Pro Rugby League player for the London Broncos.
The above comments were in reference to the PRO Ultra set, and are proof that bands are not just for Women and rehab!
Must Have Essential Clip System!
ALL ElastiTone bands now come complete with extra large 80mm steel carabineer clips/hooks at each end of the band, the strongest and largest in the industry! This enables users to create different resistance combinations, just like you can with free weights or at a gym. The included handles come with welded metal "O" rings, allowing you to attach up to 7 bands to each handle at the same time! (Not that it would be humanly possible to use all seven at once...)
Some other brands do not offer a clip system, instead they have handles attached to the bands which you cannot remove. Bands designed in this way have no resistance combinations at all and are very limited in functionality, because once your body becomes used to the resistance each band alone offers, which it will eventually do as you grow stronger, such is the nature of the human body, you are forced to use the next band up. This may either be to much of a step up, or may not be enough, meaning you are then stuck with a useless set of bands since you can not use more than one band at a time!
Bands with attached handles are also pretty useless when it comes to some lower body exercises, and you may have to buy another separate set of bands for the legs.
Yet another problem with bands that come with attached handles and no clip system, is that you only ever get half of the stated resistance rating! For example the rival 62 Lb "Black Sniper" band we showed you earlier will only give you 31 Lb per side, because you are forced to use both hands like with a barbell. With a clip system however you can simply attach both ends of the band to just one handle, which allows you to use the band exactly like you would a dumbbell, giving you the full resistance on one side!
Below is a comparison of the ElastiTone 80mm carabineers (far left), against the more common smaller clips used by other competitors.
The excuse for not having a clip system, according to those that do not have one, is that it takes to long to change a band??? It takes literally just a few seconds to unclip one band from the handles and snap on another, so we regard this as complete and utter nonsense!
There are 63 different resistance combinations (not including the Mamba) which you can download HERE
SAFETY FIRST!
You should avoid cheaply made bands which have been attached directly to the hook (shown on the left) instead of using the nylon strap, grommet and bung insert method ElastiTone uses (shown on the right).
Bands which are directly attached to the hook are done so by threading the band around the hook, then making a slit in the band and feeding the end of the band back in to itself. Bands made in this way already have a weak point when you buy them (the slit), and this may grow over time causing the hook to break away from the band. Also, if the hooks are attached in this way then the latex used is likely to be thin and flimsy or have a large central hole, since it is harder to do this with a thick or layered band.
Extra Large Deluxe Accessories
All of the ElastiTone accessories are not only practical and durable, but also very comfortable, hence why we call them "Deluxe". You will receive all of the below with every set...
2 Strong, Large Handles
Our handles, which are made with extra strong plastic due to the amount of resistance they have to take (we tried standard handles but they just bent), are 15cm wide instead of the usual 11-12cm, which prevents the nylon straps from rubbing against your skin during many exercises, which becomes very annoying and uncomfortable. They also have a wider diameter allowing for a much firmer and more natural grip.
A comparison between an ElastiTone handle (left) and an average handle (right) is shown below. Handle colour may vary but tends to be Green.
2 Padded Leg/Arm straps
Our leg/arm straps (commonly referred to as ankle straps) are not thin and flimsy like many others, they are padded with neoprene for extra comfort and to avoid friction on the skin, and are also longer and wider so that whether you are attaching them to your ankles, thighs or even your arms, they should fit nicely! They can also be slipped around a barbell so that you can attach the bands to your free weights for more resistance, or even to a belt!
1 Extra Large Door Anchor
Even our door anchor has now been revised and has a super thick layer of foam on it 6 x thicker than most door anchors, and a layer of neoprene in the loop part were the bands thread through, which stops the bands from rubbing against the nylon causing friction and heat, which could damage the bands. It also has a much longer strap!
Take a look at the side by side comparisons below, there is a huge difference in quality!
Free Extra Thick Durable Travel bag
All sets come with free handy travel bag for keeping your bands in when on the move, and it will easily fit inside a regular gym bag. The bag can hold up to 6 bands and is made from high quality thick nylon.
Note: We recently upgraded our logo, so the one shown on the picture may differ from the one you receive!
I thought bands were for girls?
Some seriously misinformed fools with clearly more ego than brain cells think bands are for girls and sissy's, well let me tell you, they are wrong! Resistance is not futile! As an example, most people who attempt to perform just 15 reps of a standing 1 armed biceps curl with the orange band on 1 handle (like a dumbbell) would find it very hard indeed, INFACT MOST WILL FIND IT IS SIMPLY NOT POSSIBLE AT ALL! This brings us to...
If you can beat the current record of 21 full 1 armed bicep curls with the Orange resistance band ...
We will refund you 100% of your purchase price AND you will become the new record holder, which everyone else must beat!
This is how confident we are that even the strongest hardcore bodybuilders will find these band sets offer them a real challenge, and a very effective workout!
For full terms and the previous winners video, click HERE
How can you offer such low prices for such high quality products?
This is a question that is often asked. Firstly, we did not spend large amounts of time and money paying for fitness models and a studio to make DVD's, instructions and demonstrations, and yet more money on advertising, sponsorships, web design, etc etc.
The fact that there is now such a huge wealth of free and informative videos, blog's and pictures online about resistance bands and how to use them, many done by professional trainers, makes adding costs to produce more videos and instructions pretty pointless. There is nothing you will find in a basic demonstration DVD or book that you can't find online for free, there are over 1000 resistance band videos and counting on You Tube. There will also hopefully be a manual with a planned 100 exercises available from ElastiTone in the future, which will viewable on the site when completed.
You can see a collection of some of the very best instructional videos and workouts in our Exercise & Workout pages at the top of this page, which should keep you going for ages!
We know most people would rather have a high quality product at a cheap price, instead of an overpriced product bundled with pointless extras that push the price up, so that is exactly what is provided!
Secondly, ElastiTone bands are sold at only a small profit margin, unlike other competitors who sell at a 200%+ profit margin. As an example, another brand charges just under £4 ($6) wholesale for a band which they sell for just under £12 retail! Now when you take in to consideration that ALL businesses still make a profit even at wholesale prices, because if they did not obviously they would go bust, you have to ask yourself how they can justify charging so much for a product that likely cost £2 to produce? Therefore you should not be asking why ElastiTone is so cheap, what you should really be asking is "Why the heck are others so expensive when the quality is often lower?" In most cases the answer is simply that you are not just paying for the product, you are also paying for their advertising campaigns etc.
Are bands as good as free weights??
Free weights and resistance bands are not necessarily in competition with each other, they just stress your muscles using a different method. Muscles grow during the repair process when they recover from being stressed, regardless of whether that stress comes from a weight, a band, or even your own body weight. Bands do however have many advantages over free weights...
Weight Training Versus Resistance Training
Resistance band training involves the application of elastic or hydraulic resistance to cause muscle contraction, rather than gravity. Weight training provides the majority of the resistance at the beginning, in the initiation joint angle of the movement, when the muscle must overcome the inertia of the weight's mass. After this point the overall resistance alters depending on the angle of the joint. Or, in layman's terms....
Dumbbells are simply not capable of giving the same kind of pump as a band can because dumbbells are at their heaviest from the bottom (the beginning) of the curl, up to the half way mark when your forearm is at 90 degrees to you elbow, after they pass this mark the weight is greatly reduced the more you curl, due to the way the arm handles the weight and gravity. For example at the top of a curl the weight is literally falling in to your shoulder due to gravity, which is of no benefit to your muscles. This is why people can do a hell of a lot more curls from the middle to the top than from the start to the middle, or walk around for ages holding heavy weights against their chest, because the joint of the arm and the direction of gravity have taken away most of the weight.
Elastic resistance (or tensile force) provides a more progressive amount of resistance throughout the entire range of motion. Elastic resistance provides the greatest resistance at the end of the motion, when the elastic element is stretched to the greatest extent. This allows the user to put more pressure on their muscles, for example most people would struggle to lift a 28 Kg dumbbell as they would not be able to lift it from the start of the curl onwards, but with a band it is less during the early stages on the curl and gradually progresses, enabling the user to build up momentum from their arm which will enable them to perform the full curl, and exert 28 Kg of tension upon the muscle at the top of the curl.
Also the resistance from elastic works on a horizontal plain as well as a vertical plain, something free weights are simply not capable of doing. Free weights can only provide resistance when being moved up or down (vertical plain), because they rely on 100% gravity alone, which only affects weight vertically. Because of this, resistance bands challenge your muscles in a way that free weights simply could never achieve and have many more exercise possibilities than free weights, for example you cannot row with weights properly unless doing so up and down, but with bands, you can also row forwards, backwards, any direction you can think of, all while still standing, thus challenging your muscles in a way they have likely never been challenged before! Resistance bands are in essence like a cable machine, but in a portable 33cm x 33cm bag!
Many people like to attach a band to a dumbbell in order to get a lot more out of a curl than you ever could otherwise. To do this, either wrap the band around your bar, or attach an ankle strap or the door anchor to the bar (thread the main loop through the small opening near the foam and pull tight), then clip the bands to the strap or anchor and either stand on the band or thread it through an anchor point or heavy weight on the floor to prevent it from lifting up. This way, you get the benefit of the weight and the band at the same time, which is great for stepping up your routine and breaking out of a plateau.
Safer Than Weights & Easier On Your Joints!
The major problem with free weights is that they are a weight! With bands you are not holding any weight in your hands so there is never any pressure at all on any body part until you begin the exercise, so keeping perfect form is much easier. A good example of this is squats, which can destroy your back and knees if you use incorrect form due to the load you have to be under and the extreme pressure on your lower spine and knees, but with bands there is no weighted load whatsoever on your body, and when you perform a squat your legs get all the benefit and you don't put your back out.
Another example would be the bicep curl. Many people are limited to how much they can curl by their wrists, because even though their biceps could probably manage a lot more, their wrists can not take the gravity of the weight. With bands the pressure on your joints, e.g. the wrists and knees, is greatly reduced, which is why when they were first introduced to the market they were mainly used for rehabilitation. Thankfully now businesses like ElastiTone now offer much thicker bands designed for building serious muscle!
Very Light & Portable, Workout Anywhere, Anytime!
Bands are very light and portable, which allows you to take them with you anywhere! On holiday, to a hotel room, on business trips, to work, camping, etc etc, because they are easily folded in to the surprisingly small bag provided and weigh very little. The full 6 band Pro Ultra set weighs just 2.2 Kilos! Bands are basically a portable cable machine and you can perform all the exercises you generally could with a cable machine and free weights, but without the need for the size and space free weights and machines demand! This also makes them much better than a bow flex as they basically work in the same, but perhaps a more effective way, and without all the bulk!
We have sold hundreds of sets, and so far not one single person has ever returned a set, and some have even purchased more, that's how good they are!
