The Quantum Band Difference and OUR Quantum Quality Customer Guarantee
What Makes The RBT Quantum Band The BEST Band For YOU
Flat continuous closed-loop layered bands, like Quantum Bands, are approximately 30% more expensive to manufacture than flat molded bands. This slightly higher cost and longer production time reflect their superior durability—Quantum Bands are approximately 400 times more durable with a training life expectancy of 4 to 6 years, depending on usage.
Another important distinction between molded and layered bands is the tension training consistency (TTC). TTC refers to the smooth, consistent gradually increase in resistance that occurs as a band is stretched. Molded bands are created by allowing liquid latex, poured into a mold, to harden. making it difficult to monitor and maintain chemical consistency. As result TTC is lost, leading to high tension areas being created during training. These high tension areas lead to abrupt changes in resistance as the band is stretch, leading to a higher likelihood of joints and muscle injury as well as an increased likelihood of breakage. In contrast, Quantum layered bands are made by heating and gluing thin layers of latex together, creating more durable secure bonding of the band that eliminates high-tension areas and ensuring a smooth tension training consistency.
Unfortunately, it can be difficult for consumers to identify high-quality continuous loop layered resistance bands from the cheaper molded band. With so many options available and all marketed as “resistance bands,” finding the right band to support your training goals can be challenging. This is why we make ourselves available at support@resistancebandtraining.com to assist with finding the best band for you.
The Quantum Band Difference
Progressive Ascending Variable Resistance
When you strength train with a free weight (gravity dependent) training tool, like a dumbbell – kettlebell – barbell or sandbag, you’re training against a “Constant Resistance” that does not fluctuate throughout the movement. Yes the mechanical advantage will change, making the weight seem more difficult but the load does not change.
With resistance bands, you’re training against a “Progressive Ascending Variable Resistance” that progressively increases the further you stretch the band into the concentric ( or work) phase of an exercise. This is why all Quantum bands are listed as having a variable resistance range, instead of a set resistance.
A Progressive Ascending Variable Resistance provides for a few key training benefits:
1 – With the resistance greater at the end of the concentric phase, it will create a greater demand on the stabilization to the primary working joints. Considering most joint relate injuries occur at the end the concentric phase of movement, build higher levels of joint stabilization is very beneficial to injury prevention
2 – When pushing, pressing or squatting a free weight resistance the greatest level of joint compressive force occur at the beginning of the concentric phase. With band resistance the load is less at the beginning of the concentric phase which reduces joint compressive forces. This is one of reasons resistance bands are a more joint friendly form of strength training.
3 – Life is all about power, especially when it comes to keeping our reaction time and balance with age. Power is defined as force / time. Therefore to impact power, concentric rep speed needs to increase during an exercise. Training with a variable resistance allows people to increase their rep speed thus making it possible to train power. Train with a free weight constant resistance only influences force, not time.
The graphic below reflects how a band variable resistance will increase as the band stretch length increases. To view the estimated variable resistance of all Quantum Bands, Click Here to view the Quantum Band Variable Resistance Chart
Bands vs Free Weights
As a fitness enthusiasts, especially for those 40 and beyond, there are several advantages to strength training with an “Ascending Variable Band Resistance” versus training with a gravity dominated Free Weight “Constant” Resistance. Besides the obvious of being portable and convenient, resistance bands are more exercise friendly on tendons, joints and cartilage that become less resilient with age. Also resistance bands provide you with the perfect tool to train a body that is 3-dimensional by allowing you to move in multiple planes and load the body using different lines of resistance besides just vertical. Listen below as I take a deeper dive into 6 Elements of Exercise Bands Impact that Free Weights Can’t
6-Elements of Exercise Bands Impact that Free Weights Can’t
The Quantum Quality Customer Guaranteed
Resistance Bands are not as durable as an iron constructed dumbbell or kettlebell. However, since the launch of the Quantum Band in 2005, 99% of band breakages result from three scenarios:
- Bands being attached to sharp edges that cut them.
- Bands being overstretched during training, leading to jagged tears.
- Bands being rubbed against abrasive surfaces like a concrete floor during attachment-free training.
