Sierra's products really are great. My big worry has always been how to workout effectively while travelling about.
I got a steel chest expander for Christmas. I like it, but there are many drawbacks. First, the jumps in resistance are too much. Second, the springs hurt if you pinch your skin. Third, it takes time to change the springs -- which is more annoying than anything else. Fourth, it lacks the versatility of The Hook.
The hook handles together with the bands, the isostrap trainer, and the squat harness make for a complete gym. You can go as heavy or as light as you want. If you want to make an exercise so tough that you can barely do a rep, you can do so. If you want to make an exercise so easy that your wife or girlfriend can do it, you can do so, too.
People often think of bands as being only for women or rehab patients -- what complete utter nonsense! These are a serious strength tool, if you want them to be; a hardcore bodybuilding tool, if you want them to be; or a muscle-endurance tool, if you want them to be.
And the whole kit weighs no more than 5lbs and fits in a small travel bag!
K. C. - England
