Fitness and personal training have been a part of my life for over 15 years. As a personal trainer, I now do a lot of personal training at my clients’ homes. A huge part of being able to train at my clients’ homes is due to the quality of adjustable weights on the market today. Adjustable weights have allowed us to train without a full home gym. This article will share some of the things I love about adjustable weights and more.
Most people don’t have a full set of dumbbells for a few reasons. One reason is they take up way too much space. If you combine the dumbbells with a few machines, now this requires an entire room in your home. The good news is, with a quality set of adjustable weights you can hit every muscle you need!
Most adjustable dumbbell sets come with a rack or a storage unit. You can store these weights pretty much anywhere: under the bed, in a closet, in the garage or even in the car. I always have my dumbbells in the car since I’m traveling around to see different clients.
When I first found out about adjustable weights, I had a few issues with them. The biggest concern was they weren’t heavy enough. Now it’s possible to find these weights as heavy as 150 lbs. It was also a pain to adjust the weights. Now all you need to do is pull a pin and adjust the weight – it’s so simple!
There are several different brands that make a high-end adjustable weight. After all my research, I ended up purchasing Ironmasters adjustable dumbbells. They each weigh up to 75 lbs and there’s an option for an additional 45 lbs. It’s not often any of my clients are using 120 lbs!
I purchased the Quick Lock adjustable weights by Ironmaster. The total cost of this investment was $688.00. That price included the additional weight to add on. Without the additional weights, it’s $489.00 for the dumbbells and a nice rack.
I’ve seen high end dumbbells (up to 75 lbs) cost up to $5,000. Considering the amount of weight you’re getting, adjustable dumbbells are a great deal. I always recommend buying an adjustable bench as well, since the bench is important for many exercises.
There are so many different options available and everybody has different needs. Shop around online before purchasing your set of adjustable weights and you’ll be sure to find a great set!
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