The Bodylastics Resistance Band System is a stackable tube-band kit: latex bands with clip ends that attach to handles, plus a door anchor, ankle straps and a bag. The maker documents a 5-band set clearly; the exact set on the UK Amazon listing is not confirmed by the data this page holds.
What does Bodylastics say is in the set?
Bodylastics' own store lists its "5 Band Pro Series Set (Legacy Colors)" with five resistance bands, one door anchor, two handles, two ankle straps and a backpack-style bag. The maker states the five bands as 3-10 lb, 5-20 lb, 8-30 lb, 13-50 lb and 19-80 lb, and titles the set "3 to 190 lbs Max Tension". The maker also sells 6, 7, 8 and 16-band sets and individual bands, so "Bodylastics system" covers several different kits.
| Item | Maker page (5-band Pro Series set) |
|---|---|
| Bands | 5 bands: 3-10, 5-20, 8-30, 13-50 and 19-80 lb |
| Stated maximum tension | 190 lb (set title) |
| Handles | 2 individual handles |
| Ankle straps | 2 |
| Door anchor | 1 |
| Bag | 1 backpack-style bag |
| Band length unstretched | About 54 in (137 cm), clip to clip (maker FAQ) |
| Stretch limit | About 4 times resting length (maker FAQ) |
| Dimensions of handles, anchor, straps | Not published on the product page |
| Colour-to-band mapping | Not stated on the product page |
The store shows the set at $49.97 USD. That is a US price from the maker's store, not a UK price.
Which Bodylastics set is the UK Amazon listing?
The Amazon UK listing linked from this site is priced around £89.42 (checked Oct 2026). That is well above what the maker lists for the 5-band set, which suggests a larger or different kit, but the data this page holds does not say how many bands the listing includes. Treat every band count and maximum-tension figure here as belonging to the maker's 5-band set only, and read the listing's contents before buying.
The maker's help pages say international orders are routed through its Amazon storefront, and that where Amazon cannot ship to a non-US address the maker will not supply a replacement there. The pages do not mention the UK specifically.
How does Bodylastics calculate a set's total resistance?
The maker's FAQ says a set's total resistance is the sum of each band's resistance multiplied by 2, to account for each end of the bands. Its worked example says a 5 lb band anchored at one end gives 5 lb at twice its length and 10 lb at four times its length, and that anchoring in the middle gives each end the resistance of two bands.
As arithmetic, the five upper figures on the maker page (10, 20, 30, 50 and 80) add up to 190, matching the set title. The page does not explain how the 190 lb figure is derived, so this is an observation, not a maker statement. The practical reading from the FAQ is that the maximum figure applies when all bands are stretched to the limit, not to a normal working range.
What safety and durability details does the maker publish?
Bodylastics says the bands stretch to about four times their resting length, roughly 16 ft, before an internal cord stops further stretch. It calls this the Snap Guard cord and says it was introduced in all bands in 2011-2012. An individual-band page calls it a "patented inner safety cord" that serves as a backup if the outer band fails. The FAQ describes how to check for it: look down the end of the tube with a bright light for a black stopper ball with a white cord about an inch inside.
The FAQ adds several care points. Bands should only be threaded through the padded loop of an anchor, and threading them against a hard surface is listed as a common cause of breakage. White powder on the bands is talc and is described as normal. Users are told to inspect bands for cracks or splits and stop using them if any appear. The pages describe the bands as latex, so anyone with a latex allergy should ask the maker before buying. The maker states its products are made in China.
What is the warranty?
The warranty page, effective April 2025, offers a free replacement for a band or component that snaps, breaks or fails from regular use in the first 90 days, claimed by emailing the maker. After 90 days, replacements are sold on Amazon at a stated discount, with US prices of $7.99 (3 lb) to $16.99 (40 lb) per band. The page is titled as a lifetime warranty, but its body text describes no lifetime coverage, so plan around 90 days of free replacement. For returns, the maker points to Amazon's return policy and a 30-day window; UK buyers should check Amazon UK's terms.
How do tube bands fit a UK home gym?
The NHS says adults should do strengthening activities on at least 2 days a week, working all the major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms), and lists working with resistance bands as one way to do it. A door-anchor tube kit can cover pushing, pulling, squatting and leg work from a doorway, which makes it a space-saving option for flats; see our guide to a small-apartment home gym and the notes on equipment for renters.
Reasoning from the published specification, a bag-sized kit with a stated 54 in band length needs a doorway, a few square metres of clear floor and somewhere dry to store it; see home gym storage ideas. Bands change resistance as they stretch, so progression means adding or swapping bands or moving further from the anchor; our progressive overload guide covers the principle.
Who should skip this set?
Anyone who needs a confirmed UK-contents listing, a clear warranty route in the UK, or a latex-free band should look elsewhere or ask the maker first. Buyers wanting heavy loading for strength gains beyond what stretch-based resistance offers are better served by weights; compare the options in best resistance bands for home workouts (UK) and the home gym safety tips before relying on an anchor for heavy pulls.
What should you check before buying?
Start with the listing's band ratings and count, since the maker sells 5, 6, 7, 8 and 16-band sets and single bands. Bodylastics' individual-band page for the 19 lb black band, for example, states up to 80 lb of combined resistance and a price of $11.99 USD in the maker's store, so the same colour appears both in sets and on its own. Next, confirm that handles, ankle straps and a door anchor are included, because the maker's FAQ does not discuss door anchors or handles at all and the product page gives only their quantity.
Then check how you will anchor. The FAQ says bands should be threaded only through the padded loop of an anchor and recommends the maker's Small Anywhere Anchor for wall anchoring, which is a separate accessory. A door anchor relies on the door and frame being sound, so look at how the door closes and who might open it mid-set. Finally, because bands change tension with stretch, remember the maker's own advice to inspect for cracks or splits regularly, particularly on bands that have sat unused for a long time.
What the data cannot confirm
- Which set the Amazon UK listing contains, and so its band ratings.
- Handle, anchor and strap dimensions or load ratings.
- UK-specific warranty, returns or delivery terms.
- Which colour matches which band on the 5-band page.
