** Processing **
The Gymstick is very well made and even after more than 5 years still in good condition. The tubes are of Theraband and in the usual good quality. Because they are wrapped over the floor and come into contact neither with sweat even with the ground, they are covered even after all this time like new and with a slight Talkumfilm. At the same time I have my classic exercise belts already need to replace for cracks.
The loops, fasteners and foam grips are used but nowhere worn properly. If nevertheless times a band breaks, there is spare belts to buy.
** Variety of exercises **
The company advertises that you can perform all exercises with the Gymstick, you can do with free weights. This is a shame and does not do justice to the device. It is not the same exercises, but you can train the same muscles. Since you can use the foot straps as hand straps with fixing the Gymsticks on the ground, or the tubes removed completely and can be used separately with her two hand / foot straps, creativity knows no bounds.
But really special is exercising with asynchronous resistance strengths and directions. Going into the lunge pulls one side with a stick strongly to the rear, the other vertical or slightly forward. So you have to constantly work at combinations on its balance and stability. No better way to train the midsection. For beginners this is a bit strange. But you should definitely stay tuned.
On the Gymstick page or in You Tube you will find plenty of exercises. In You Tube I have a complete aerobic workout with the Gymstick found. A challenge to the coordination.
Since the tensile strength can be varied over the winding, to get quite far with an average for the own performance tape thickness. I train with the blue band since the beginning. There are now no more exercises in which I no longer wrap. And in exercises with very strong train I pull up to the limit of elasticity of the tape. So I think only now after 5 years through the purchase of a stronger second band of my stick.
** Travel suitability **
The Gymstick is easy and good to stow away in a corner. You can bring into the open, to look for an atmospheric place, and work out in the fresh air it very well. Great.
But he is not particularly fit to travel. It is too long and can be transported in my car just across the backseat. By transporting the long pole in the train or flyer to mention. The telescopic version can be pushed together to 77cm according to the manufacturer. For a transport in the luggage you need quite a long travel bag for it.
In terms of fit to travel a simple Theraband suggests the Gymstick at length.
** Price / performance ratio **
The price / performance ratio is often discussed. Seem but the material value and the simplicity of the idea sold way over priced. The rating is therefore purely subjective and can only then judge what is a device self-worth and what experience you have made yourself. For me the current price / performance ratio is in relation to longevity and versatility fully in order. Especially after my experience with alternatives.
** Conclusion **
For me, the best gym for outdoor use with very many options. (Who Walked much Nordic can think and combine cardio with strength training outdoors about individual tapes for attachment to the walking sticks.) The original is restricted from traveling suitability ago. On the go and in the hotel room a simple Theraband is more appropriate.
