I find it ridiculous how many people wonder about getting results from Bodylastics. In other words, it’s better to phrase the question this way… can you really get results using resistance bands?

Now the reason I think it’s a ridiculous question is because it seems to me that when people ask a question like that, it stems from “hype” by expensive home gym manufacturers. They pitch their product as if it is the magic bullet and the only way to achieve bodybuilding results.

The reality is that any form of exercise will give results. They are certain principles and exercise protocols that must be followed regardless of the exercise equipment you use.

To achieve muscle growth you must use the principles of:

progressive resistance

All that progressive resistance means is that each time you exercise you try to use more weight or resistance than in the previous exercise. This is the main disadvantage of bodyweight only exercises.

adequate rest

Your muscles don’t grow while you exercise. When you train, all you do is tear the muscle fiber. When you go to sleep your body releases certain hormones that repair muscle tissue. That’s why it’s so important to get at least eight hours of sleep each night when following a rigorous exercise program.

proper nutrition

In addition to getting enough rest, you must feed your body to make it grow. It’s an oxymoron that you can build muscle while losing body weight. I see this on TV all the time, they present the idea that you can get bigger and more muscular while at the same time dieting so you can get lean.

So let’s go back to the question “does a Bodylastics workout give you results?”

The answer is so dumb to me. Of course it is yes. The size you get is based on how you train and how many calories you consume.

You can build muscle tissue with resistance band training just like you can with free weights, Bowflex, or any other home gym. In fact, there are certain exercises that are better done with elastic bands than with free weights. But more on that at a later time.