Resistance band options for the Soloflex Muscle Machine

The only problem I have ever experienced with my Soloflex Muscle Machine has been with the resistance bands. When I purchased my machine it came with a complete set of bands. In time and with regular use the bands began to crack, split and ultimately break. This is an across-the-board problem with all Soloflex
machine owners.

The black rubber resistance bands generally used with the Soloflex machine are too brittle. In addition, they are very expensive to replace when purchased from the Soloflex company.

Good deals on replacement bands can often be found on Ebay.  In most cases the resistance bands from Ebay are previously used and therefore cannot be expected to last as long as new bands which come directly from the Soloflex company.  It is almost a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation.

After a bit of searching and experimentation I have discovered other resistance bands that work well on the Soloflex Muscle Machine. I found all of the resistance band options which follow to be more rubbery and flexible than the stiffer, more brittle bands from the Soloflex company.

The blue Resistance bands in the photo on the left are 10lb bands.
The black bands in the upper right corner of the photo are 25lb bands. The lower right bands are 10lb bands. All of the bands are from a
body by Jake Bun and Thigh Rocker. The Body by Jake Bun and Thigh Rocker is no longer in production. They can occasionally be found in thrift stores and at garage sales, however. I purchased a Bun and Thigh Rocker in a thrift store for $10. That is how I was able to get the bands featured in the photo.

Another option for resistance bands are to use Power Bands from the Bun and Thigh Roller. This is a different machine from the Body by Jake Bun and Thigh Rocker.

https://www.bunthigh.com/order_form.html?offer=accessories

When you click on the link above this is the ad is what you will see:

Dramatically enhance your workout with our advanced resistance bands. These bands can increase the strength training of your exercise by more than 50 percent and are only $19.95 + $4.95 s&p each. Your Bun & Thigh Roller will take you to the next level with the help of the Power Bands.


A third resistance band option is to use Airplane shock rings. Shock cords were the original type of resistance bands used on Soloflex machines. They were used before the black bands that are currently used came along. Below is a photo of shock cords and a link where purchasing details and more information can be found.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/lg/shockcordsshockcoilrings.html

That covers it. Everything I know about Resistance band options for the Soloflex Muscle Machine. Until my next post - Peace.