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Right, let's talk resistance bands. We've all been there — scrolling Amazon at 11pm, wondering if those colourful elastic loops can actually replace a gym membership. The Gritin resistance band set caught our eye mainly because it's under eight quid and promises five different resistance levels in one neat package.
We ordered this set to see if it lives up to the hype. Five bands ranging from light to extra heavy, all made from natural latex and packaged with a carrying case. For £7.58, we weren't expecting miracles, but we were curious to see what you actually get for the price of a decent sandwich.
Spoiler alert: we've been genuinely impressed. But there are a few things you need to know before hitting that buy button.
The Gritin set arrives with five resistance bands, each measuring 300mm x 50mm. That's a decent size — long enough to get a proper stretch without feeling cramped. The colour coding is straightforward: yellow (light), red (medium), blue (heavy), green (extra heavy), and black (ultra heavy). Simple system that means you won't be squinting at tiny text mid-workout.
You also get a drawstring carrying bag that's actually useful, not just throwaway packaging. Plus there's a manual with exercise suggestions in ten languages. We'll be honest — the illustrations look like they were drawn in the 90s, but the exercises are solid.
The natural latex construction is immediately noticeable. These don't feel cheap or scratchy against your skin like some rubber bands we've tried. We've been using them for leg raises, glute bridges, and upper body stretches, and they've held up brilliantly.
The resistance levels are genuinely different too. Yellow feels almost too easy for most adults, whilst black will have your muscles screaming after a few reps. We found ourselves gravitating towards the blue and green bands for most exercises.
One thing that surprised us: they don't roll or slide during use. That's a massive plus if you've ever had resistance bands snap back mid-exercise because they slipped. The 50mm width gives them good stability.
This is where the Gritin set really shines. Chuck the whole lot in the carrying bag and you've got a complete workout system that takes up less space than a paperback book. We've used them in hotel rooms, the garden, and squeezed in quick sessions in the living room whilst the kettle boils.
The portability factor can't be overstated. Our editor has been travelling with these for three months and they've been brilliant for maintaining some semblance of fitness routine on the road.
These bands work brilliantly for beginners who want to dip their toes into resistance training without investing in heavy equipment. The range of resistance levels means you can progress gradually. They're also spot-on for anyone doing physio or injury recovery — the light resistance options are perfect for gentle rehabilitation exercises. And if you're someone who travels frequently or has limited space at home, this set ticks all the boxes for maintaining fitness anywhere.
For £7.58, the Gritin resistance band set punches well above its weight. The natural latex construction feels quality, the resistance levels are properly differentiated, and the portability is outstanding. We'd definitely recommend this to anyone starting out with resistance training or needing a space-saving fitness solution.
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