I was contacted by makers of the Diversiflex resistance band product to review their product. As with all my reviews, I have not received any compensation from them.
As I’ve discussed previously, I am an enthusiastic user of resistance bands. They are a great way to get a good strength-training workout with lightweight and compact equipment. What sets Diversiflex apart is getting a very complete set, with a total resistance of 90 Kg (200 lbs.), as well as a set of attachments for various surfaces to allow you to do a variety of workout stations. The total price is 90 GBP or about $125 at current exchange rates. It also comes with a wheel for abdominal training, a floor mat, handles, wrist attachments, and a bar to stand on for exercises like overhead presses, and a storage bag. There are 3 different sets to choose from, depending on what you want to attach to (one for wooden, e.g. studs in your garage, one for other wall types, and one that does not require permanent attachments). The product comes with a five-week exercise program for resistance and aerobic training. A stand out feature of the product is its transverse and vertical attachment points. This feature is designed for various functional movements, allowing for more exercises across all planes of motion.
This is a great way to get you started on a full-body training program. I highly recommend checking it out. There are some good videos demonstrating the use of the product on their website.
Band quality:
The downside of resistance bands is that they can snap. The ones from Diversiflex have an outer coating nylon fabric which is a safety feature if the band snaps, and also appear to be well-made and snap resistant. Also Diversiflex replied to my question about this in an email:
1. Everyone has seen videos of resistance bands coming free of the attachment points and people end up getting hit with the band. That is why we designed the transverse and vertical attachment points. These help prevent the bands coming loose and allow for effective and safe workouts
2. The fabric around the band itself is a nylon protective cloth, this will protect the users if the bands wear down over time
3. The attachment points themselves have been tested to withstand 150kg (330 lbs.) of weight for a 5 minute duration. This allows users of all fitness levels to use the equipment safely and effectively.
This is reassuring, plus I have a set of bands that are of similar construction to these, that I have used safely for years.
BionicOldGuy 
What would you say would be the advantage or best exercise for a cyclist using this product? Going into winter, I will once again be on the turbo trainer and my hill climbing and other skills will improve, but I notice that other areas still need a workout.
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Hi Anthony, I mostly use bands for upper body training to supplement cycling. But this set also has a bar you can stand on to do exercises like squats and deadlifts if you wanted to do leg strengthening. The main advantage is it’s a head start. I cobbled together my garage gym over several years, buying multiple sets of bands, and things like eyebolts and D-rings to use for attachment. The total cost was probably more than this set cost.
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I was mostly thinking of upper body. Cycling is great for the legs and core, but arm strength has diminished as I have aged.
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I focus on the “big 4” for upper body: vertical press, pulldown, chest press, row. You can do vertical press with this set by standing on the bar and pressing overhead with handles. Or you can just use dumbbells. Pulldown you’d have to attach one of their mounts high on the wall and use handles. Chest press attach a mount about shoulder height and use a handle. I do one arm chest press. Or you can just do pushups. Row, you can use the same mount point as for chest presses. I sit in a chair to do this and do one arm rows. I can post a picture in of my setup if you like.
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