Bodylastics uses elastic tubing. The elastic tubes that create the resistance with Bodylastics generate resistance when they are stretched. Some of the exercises require you to connect the elastic to a door and others are created by simply standing on the elastics. The advantage of the Bodylastics super system is that by simply using a number of different elastic bands we can accommodate all of the various levels of strength. Our unique-clip system allows the user to vary the resistance in a snap so each muscle group can get the maximum workout without feeling overloaded or under worked. |
Bowflex uses a "Compound Resistance System" to create resistance. The power rods create resistance when they are bent similar to when you are bending a bow to launch an arrow, hence the product name "Bowflex". The power rods in the Bowflex system are not bent directly when you exercise, they are connected to cables which then is fed through fly wheels to create a pulley system. the Bowflex system creates uneven resistance and the fly wheel movements are not smooth. And on top of it all, it's a big, bulky machine. |
