How does the resistance work?

1. Gear 1 comes with a mechanical adjuster that lets you change the length of your bands. You can use shorter bands for a greater challenge or longer bands for a full range of motion.

2. Sometimes the adjuster will slip during your workout. This will happen if the band is pulled more than 2.5 times the starting length. It’s meant to prevent your Gear 1 band from tearing or snapping.

3. Most resistance bands will just break if you pull them too far. The adjuster on Gear 1 prevents this from happening by slipping and lengthening the band.

4. You have three options for increasing tension without putting your bands at risk of snapping:

5. Use two bands in the same hand or body anchor for a single exercise.

6. Perform slower reps to increase your time under tension (“TUT”) which causes “hypertrophy,” the small muscle tears required for gaining strength.

7. Pull the bands to the point just before the adjuster starts to slide.