The Convenience of Adjustable Weights
As a personal fitness trainer I’ve seen many different trends in equipment over the past 15 years. The most recent type of equipment that’s becoming more and more popular are adjustable weights. I train a handful of my clients in their own home and we’re now able to do this without an entire home gym. With the quality of adjustable weights available today, I’m now able to allow my clients to have great workouts in their home.
The biggest advantage of adjustable weights is the amount of space you will save. If you’re planning on buying a full set of dumbbells or several machines, think about how much space that will require. With a high end set of adjustable weights, you’ll be able to do everything you need to hit all the muscles in your body.
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.
A high end set of dumbbells can be extremely expensive. I’ve seen dumbbells up to 75 lbs for $5,000. With an adjustable set of weights, you’re getting the same amount of weight, but for a lot less. The only other cost associated with purchasing a set of adjustable weights is a bench. I always recommend a bench since many exercises require a bench.
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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