The FitCord Resistance Band: The Tiny Pilates Tool That Packs a Serious Punch (Just Ask Sally)
- Miriane Taylor
- Oct 21
- 3 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Spoiler alert: This isn’t just another stretchy band story. It’s about a woman we will call Sally and a resistance band with superpowers and why you might want one hanging from your kitchen cabinet.
Meet the Band That Changed Everything
Let’s be real. Resistance bands go by many names—Scrunchy Band, TheraBand, Tube Thingy—but not all bands are created equal.
A few years back, I found THE ONE, the FitCord Resistance Band.
Durable, safe, and seriously comfy—even when you double-wrap them around your hands like a Pilates ninja. No snapping. No slipping. Just smooth, powerful and pure resistance.
Everyone needs at least one FitCord. Period.
From Skeptic to Superstar: Sally’s Story
Enter: Sally.
In her 50s. Adventurer (world traveller, walks up to 2.5 miles a day). Golfer with an amazing swing. Successful Artist. Pilates skeptic…at first.
Our first meeting? Let’s just say she had thoughts and opinions about what could work for her. She shared her life-long struggle with scoliosis: the stiffness in her spine, limited mobility, and trouble doing things like reaching her arms over her head to swing a golf club or bending forward to pick up her golf ball without wincing.
I introduced her to my go-to “unraveling” sequence—featuring the BOSU® for back support—and eventually…the FitCord.
She started with the light green band doing gentle pulls and presses (pushing), in both standing and seated. Next, she looped it around a door knob, practicing push-pulls with her breath as her guide.
Then came the real breakthrough…
The BOSU® + FitCord Combo = Magic
Her scoliosis made sitting tall tough for Sally so, eventually, we added the BOSU® underneath her hips.
Her response?
"What is this thing you’re making me work on?!"
It was a fair question. But soon she realized that with the BOSU® supporting her spine and the FitCord engaging her arms, everything just “clicked”. We worked in small doses. After her session with the BOSU® + FitCord combo, she felt safe, supported, and (dare I say) empowered. Her face lit up and that was the beginning of her journey to feeling more flexible, strong and fit.
Now? Sally has a FitCord in every room, hanging on every door.
One on her bedroom door (for Roll Downs and Roll Ups upon waking up and before bed)
One in the kitchen (for resistance curls while coffee brews)
One in her golf bag (to use as part of her warm up)
One in her suitcase (She never travels without it)
Oh—and she now uses all three resistance levels! Sally is now 70+, plays golf better than ever, and literally teaches me new ways to use the bands. Hero status unlocked.
Why FitCord Rocks (and Rolls)
Level Up Your Workout – One Color at a Time
Think of FitCords like resistance bands with superpowers.
🟩 Green = Gentle and juicy (perfect for newbies or warm-ups)
🟥 Red = A bit of spice (for your stronger days)
🟦 Blue = Hello CHALLENGE (for full-body power plays)
FitCord = Body + Mind Benefits
This isn’t just a workout tool—it’s your new wellness buddy.
Reduce stress and feel grounded
Boost your mood with endorphin-fueled movements
Build strength without bulk
Calm anxiety through focused breathwork
Perfect for Small Spaces and Big Lives
No reformer? No studio? No problem.
Loop it around a door, chair, tree, feet, or bench on your walk.
Keep it in your bag, drawer, glove box… wrapped at your waist.
Wrap it around a stair rail or fence for a quick pulley workout.
It goes wherever you go. Like a really loyal workout buddy.
Final Thoughts: Be Like Sally (Seriously)
Whether you’re 20 or 70, have worked out religiously for years or are just getting started, the FitCord makes Pilates mat work and BOSU® training more effective, safe, and way more fun.
Fitness doesn’t have to be fancy—it just has to work.
And this little band? It does.
Ready to Try One?
Trust me, your spine, shoulders, and future self will thank you.
Learn more about the BOSU® Pro on Amazon: BOSU® Pro On Amazon
Check out my book on Amazon: Pilates on the BOSU®: FUNDAMENTALS on Amazon
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