Dumbells are undoubtedly the most complete, cost-effective fitness
tool available. Their versatility and effectiveness makes them the number
one choice for most types of strength training. They are perfect to
build a home gym around. This article examines different dumbells on
the market and offers tips on where to buy them.
Shopping online can be a great way to make a saving and find a bargain.
But it's not necessarily in the case of weight training equipment. Why?
Quite simply the savings you make buying a set of dumbells online is
cancelled out by shipping charges. Paying to transport 200lb of dead
weight half way across the country ain't cheap!
Having said that I've found stores in the past who've had "free
shipping" deals. And sometimes the dumbells are that much cheaper
you still save even after shipping costs are added to the equation.
Below is a selection of online retailers that are about the best in
the fitness industry...
Bigfitness.net
Overall about the cheapest, quality online fitness merchant. You will
find some of the products they offer cheaper at the other stores but
Big Fitness offer many of their products with free shipping... a big
saving! Overall the best store for heavy duty weights, barbells and
dumbells.
Bodytrends.com
Bodytrends wins our award for best fitness website... hands down! Its
clean, crisp look and feel along with excellent navigation make it one
of the best online shopping experiences you will find. Excellent for
unique dumbell sets like Probells.
TheSportsAuthority.com
One of the largest fitness stores online. Their selection of weigth
training equipment for the home is immense -- they have the widest selection
of dumbells. Great customer service too.
With a list of great online stores at hand let's move onto...
Different Dumbells For Different Budgets
Vinyl Aerobic Dumbells
Maybe you're not the bodybuilding type. If you want lighter dumbells
for toning or adding resistnace to aerobic workouts these could be for
you.
Neoprene Dumbell Tree
Ideal for people just starting out with weights or wanting to add resistance
to their aerobic workouts. The set includes 3,5 and 8lb dumbells and
comes with a handy storage tree.
Aquabells
Another completely unique and innovative idea. Do you travel a lot?
Do you like to keep fit on the road? You fill Aquabells with water when
you want to workout providing up to 16lbs of resistance per dumbell.
When you travel they deflate weighing next to nothing. I can only find
them at Bodytrends.
The Hex Dumbell
Okay, we're onto real dumbells now! These are the cheapest fixed-weight
dumbells and are made from cast iron. They are hexagonal to stop them
rolling. If you don't think aesthetics is important in dumbells, these
could be the ones for you. The price works out at $0.42 per lb of weight.
Probell System
What a unique idea! They combine the quick and easy weight change that
fixed dumbells provide without having to store 10 or 12 sets of weights.
The Probell System consists of 2 adjustable dumbells. Instead of undoing
collars and adding plates you simply turn a dial at the end of the dumbell
and weight is released. There is free shipping at the moment on this
prodcuct!
The Chrome Dumbell
If it's style you're after look no further. Unfortunately they are quite
expensive compared to your more ugly looking dumbells. Don't forget
though... they might look great but they do exactly the same job!
Commercial Dumbells
If you need dumbells for commercial use again I would suggest Megafitness.com.
They have five types of commercial dumbells and are geared up for bulk
orders.
Remember to shop round for the best deals... the online stores above
are a good place to start. We have also reviewed other types of strength
equipment like barbells, benches and home gyms...
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