SuperiorStretch Ballet Stretch Band - Professional Dance & Gymnastics Training Resistance Band for Flexibility, Strength, and Conditioning - Perfect for Ballet, Yoga, Pilates, and Home Workouts

It has nice resistance. Im 5'3 so the band is a bit too long for some of the poses on the pamphlet. Looking at the pictures now, it looks like theres a loop around her foot. When I first tried to use this band, i thought "That's what this band needs! A loop! Without the loop the band just slips down making it almost impossible to do most these positions!" I bought it to help with straddle and needle, and needle was hard because it just slips. I kept looking at the picture. I didn't want to give up on this band yet. I wrapped it around my foot before i went into the needle and that held it in place! They should have instructions so it's clear you have to do so. It definitely helps with the straddle stretch and if you want your middle splits, this is perfect to help you. Just warm up on the floor first so the resistance isn't too much!Purchased 4 years ago for my daughter when she was in ballet. She liked it and used it, but fast forward to today, I’ve been hobbling around miserably for a week or more with planter fasciitis, today I got this out and within minutes I had considerable relief. Kept stretching, hours later I’m close to having resolved it almost completely! Amazing difference!!! Stretching, ice, rest, and anti inflammatory medicine barely made a difference, but this band single handedly got rid of almost all of the pain in hours. FYI...I folded the band so it’s doubled, then placed the center under the ball of my foot and gently pulled the ends toward my torso with both hands, keeping my knee slightly bent, and held the stretch as long as possible. As I felt the muscles relax, I gently deepened the stretch. So. Much. Relief.I am using it for my middle split practice. Lovely product.I have had this band for 6 years now and it has helped me so much with my flexibility journey. No tears, excellent condition.Order the ballet stretch band for my 11 year old granddaughter for Christmas. She hasn’t had the chance to use it yet but was the one who searched on Amazon for the product and let me know it’s exactly what they use in her dance class and she had to have it for dance. Cannot wait to see her face on Christmas Day when she opens this gift. The order arrived within days as exactly stated when I placed my order which was really quick since its Christmas season. I would definitely recommend this item.As a dancer, this band has helped me tremendously with my stretches; I no longer have to hold my leg or find a place to brace myself against, and I am free to focus on my posture and maintain proper alignment. Additionally, this band enables me to reach deeper stretches than before, which has really helped elongation of my muscles!With the consistent and proper use (hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds to a minute, and stretch 6 days a week at least once a day, but aim for twice a day if possible) of a stretching aid like this, say hello to longer muscles and slimmer legs like those of the Russian dancers that are the envy of the dance world!My daughter hasn't been using this for long, but so far it has been great. She watched all the videos, they're the key to using this band correctly so make sure you watch them, and already she's able to hold positions longer in class and her flexibility has increased. She started out not being able to do her middle splits and in two weeks is almost down all the way.Late writing this review. Dancer daughter has had this for a few years now. Exactly what was needed, and she still uses it to this day!