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shana83 Posts: 5 Joined: 2005/10/10	2005/10/16, 08:06 AM I am trying to set up a home gym but have no idea where to start. I would like to buy some free weights and a bench for starters. Any help on where I should look would really be appreciated.
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/10/16, 01:57 PM Good place to start! Dumbbells and a bar are also good. If you can, buy a stability ball. They are good for core exercises and you can do a lot with them. Make sure your bench can incline too. t -------------- I am training for birthdays. Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban
shana83 Posts: 5 Joined: 2005/10/10	2005/10/16, 02:10 PM But what were do I start m y search? :( I have no idea where to look and wouldn'tmind shipping from on-line but I really have no idea what I should be looking for. I thought maybe 10,15,20,25 dumbbell, a bench, I have a stability ball and an eliptical machine but could really use somne imput on what would be best for me. ANy good websites yolu wanna through my way would be GREAT
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/10/16, 02:45 PM Maybe try eBay? Type into google 'fitness equipment.' Lots of opportunities to buy on line. t -------------- I am training for birthdays. Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/10/16, 03:36 PM Only problem with EBay is shipping for weights is incredibly expensive. Ask around, many many people have equipment that they bought new and never use it. -------------- Your two most important minerals: Iron and Chalk. If you smoke or don’t wear your seatbelt, please don’t tell me the deadlift is dangerous.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/10/16, 03:36 PM Only problem with EBay is shipping for weights is incredibly expensive. Ask around, many many people have equipment that they bought new and never use it. -------------- Your two most important minerals: Iron and Chalk. If you smoke or don’t wear your seatbelt, please don’t tell me the deadlift is dangerous.
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/10/16, 04:08 PM Never thought of that... Check out newspapers, garage sales... most department stores have on line catalogues... check 'em out... t -------------- I am training for birthdays. Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban
GoMcnabb Posts: 72 Joined: 2005/05/30	2005/10/16, 06:10 PM I got my bench from sears for about 100 bucks and i like it a lot, the weights i got from sports authority.
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2005/10/16, 06:21 PM It may be overkill for you but you might be interested in Power Blocks if room is an issue. Check the Yellow Pages for gym equipment. Power Blocks give you a dumbbell range from 5 lbs to an optional 125 lbs and sits in 2 square feet of space. -------------- Mike in Pensacola Now.
michelle9510 Posts: 172 Joined: 2005/07/14	2005/10/16, 06:56 PM What about wal-mart? It doesn't get any cheaper than that (usually). Just make sure the equipment is regulation (or whatever the standard for fitness equipment is). I know my gym owner got a lot of his dumbells there and they are very nice. The same as in a sporting goods store and about 1/2 the price.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/10/16, 07:16 PM A 300lb set, including olympic bar, generally runs about 100 dollars. This and a simple bench should be all you need if you are just starting out. -------------- Your two most important minerals: Iron and Chalk. If you smoke or don’t wear your seatbelt, please don’t tell me the deadlift is dangerous.