Bodytrends is the best online retailer for Dumbells

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 Bigfitness.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...