A Dumbell Question

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Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

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CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/09/20, 12:32 PM As weather is starting to get yucky(Oregon rain yay!) I get to come home from work about an hour earlier than during warm weather days. I want to use this time to exersize. I'm going to get a Walking away the pounds dvd from my mom(gentle on the tummy/pelvic muscles), but also want to get 2 dumbells to work with on my arms. I haven't had access to any kinds of weights for almost a year, so I know I need to start low and work my way up. So the question is....should I start out with 5lb-ers, or 10lb-ers?? I don't think I could do very many reps with the 10lbs to start out with, but I'm worried that if I get the 5lb-ers I'll grow out of them too quickly to make buying them worth it. Whaddya think??

7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/09/20, 12:49 PM My suggestion is that if you have no aversion to regular Dumbbells get a set of adjust able ones. They kind that range from just the handle (about 2lbs) to 20lbs per side. I think most sport stores sell something like that. I got a set from Bolinger for about 35 bucks. -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! The Men and Boys are Separated by one thing: The Squat Cage! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/09/20, 12:56 PM http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=896468 this is a link to Walmart to give you an idea what I am talking about. It has threads and a spin lock that I like makes for a much more solid dumbell. I use 2 sets of these at my home gym for one or more dumbells ranging in weights from 20-110lbs. -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! The Men and Boys are Separated by one thing: The Squat Cage! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/09/20, 12:58 PM I have absolutely no aversion to regular dumbells, I just was wanting them RIGHT NOW!!!! And cheap lol. Which means something I could pick up at Fred Meyers on the way home from work today. I'm pretty sure they only have the options of 5,10,15,20 pound bells in singles. :(
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/09/20, 01:01 PM Do you have a walmart? that set I linked for you is 30$ probaly about close to what a set if fixed DB will cost. And if you get reall strong and go past the 20LB mark you can buy more plates for them as well. -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! The Men and Boys are Separated by one thing: The Squat Cage! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/09/20, 01:06 PM The nearest Walmart is about 20 minutes away. The closest store with a sporting goods section is Freddy's. I can always look and see if they have something like that there as well. And if they don't(or it's too spendy) I could opt for a single dumbell until I can get to Walmart to check those out.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/09/20, 01:08 PM Hmmm ok does Freddy's have a website? -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! The Men and Boys are Separated by one thing: The Squat Cage! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/09/20, 01:10 PM The answer is yes, they have a website...that shows you absolutely NOTHING of importance. It doesn't link to any items for sale unless it's electronics related, or specialty deli platters lol. I'll just have to stop by I think. :)
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/09/20, 01:20 PM Shoot ok is that the only thing close to you? -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! The Men and Boys are Separated by one thing: The Squat Cage! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/09/20, 01:35 PM Yeah, everything else is 20-40 minutes away...
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/09/20, 01:41 PM Well let me know what you get! -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! The Men and Boys are Separated by one thing: The Squat Cage! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/25, 08:38 AM hi cristal!!!!:)....you could start with water bottles...that's what I started with...and trust me I FELT it...my arms are very weak...then I moved to 5lb weights and now I'm at 10lbs...after several months.My arms are pathetic though....but getting better slowly.
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2006/09/25, 12:27 PM Cristal - this is another of those areas where resistance bands might be an option for you. In the weight you're looking at, they are cheap. I carry 3 different sizes with me when I travel (which is often)
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/09/26, 12:47 PM I hadn't ever thought of resistance bands. I already got my little pink 5 pound bells, but thats a great idea for the future!
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2006/09/26, 01:10 PM The bands I have work great for a hotel room workout as long as you make sure the strap that goes over the door is positioned correctly. Don't ask me how I know that. :)Other than that it's like having a full set of DB's for isolation work.
xxmisterbugyixx Posts: 127 Joined: 2006/03/29	2006/09/29, 04:49 PM thats what i have mutt. they work nicly but only come with about 20 pounds each so i had to buy more plates