Try Body LX 360, a Cool New Way to Do Resistance Training at Home

If you ever work out with resistance bands (like with our 10-Minute Tone-Up) you know that they are great for strength training anywhere -- no giant machines or heavy hand weights required. Purists may say that resistance bands are fine they way they are -- why mess with something that works and make it more complicated (and way more expensive)? But if you're an adventurous home exerciser who's always looking for the next new thing, the Body LX 360 puts a cool twist on resistance training that you'll want to try for yourself.

Like many infomercial-style fitness systems, the Body LX 360 promises to help you "work smarter, not harder," by isolating specific muscle groups and helping you tone trouble spots faster. And while the package may look pretty elaborate (it comes with SEVEN DVDs!), the idea behind the whole system is pretty simple: It consists of a fold-out "board" with a cushioned seating/standing area, and various notches around the steel frame for attaching different color resistance bands. Three different colors offer varying levels of resistance, and three attachment options (hand grips, a waist belt, and an ankle strap) let you work different parts of your body.

The included DVDs focus on areas including legs, arms, shoulders, abs, and hips/butt, and you can customize the moves by adjusting the resistance level as you go.

Some of the moves I tried with the Body LX 360 felt totally weird and awkward, and some I really loved. It's cool that it folds up and is extremely portable, and that there are so many workout options available for it. The Body LX 360 is one of those devices that, when you look at it, you think "I could have made this myself for a lot less than $250" -- but then again, you know you never really would have, right?

Will you try the Body LX 360 system? Tweet us your thoughts at @amandaemac and @SELFmagazine.

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