The idea for Elastro was born during a workout at the gym. While using elastic bands for exercises like biceps curls and shoulder presses by anchoring them under my feet, I quickly realized the limitations of the setup. To work my back, I looped the bands around a basketball pole, but it became apparent that the lack of proper attachment points was a significant challenge. Gyms often lack safe and reliable places to secure bands, and sharp edges or other obstacles can damage them.

This realization sparked the idea: what if there were a dedicated solution for safely and effectively attaching resistance bands? A piece of equipment that could be easily installed on walls or floors and serve as an alternative to traditional weights.

I began with a simple cardboard prototype, using a bottle cap as a spool. From there, I shared the concept with my friend Cami, who introduced me to Gilbert. Together, we brought the idea to life. Gilbert created the first wooden prototype, which I rigorously tested and modified twice until we achieved a version I was completely satisfied with.

During the pandemic, I took the next step and sought out a fabricator to bring the product to its full potential. After extensive collaboration and several iterations, we developed the final metal prototype, a design that perfectly embodied the functionality and versatility I had envisioned.

Elastro is the result of innovation, persistence, and a desire to make resistance band training accessible, effective, and safe for everyone.