Dumbbells Reviews

Although dumbbells are relatively inexpensive building block in purchasing fitness equipment, the sheer number and variety of handweight types available mean that extensive preplanning is crucial before going to a fitness store or ordering them online. To this end, the primary tool at the savvy consumer’s disposal is researching dumbbells reviews.

Whiel it’s easy to find the top rated dumbbells on the internet using a standard search engine, the process of narrowing down which dumbbell to buy is complicated slightly by the fact that fixed-weight dumbbells are rated separately from adjustable dumbbells. Standard fixed-weight dumbbells can range from $30 to $70 depending on brand, style, the materials used and whether or not the dumbbells have been padded for safety. Sets of 10 or more dumbbells will run from $600 to $800, with the same kinds of considerations taken into account. Additionally, “hand weights” are lighter dumbbells designed for comfort and marketed towards women with a much lower price tag ($10-$15.)

Within the world of adjustable dumbbells, the added complication of how well the adjustment mechanisms are constructed doesn’t change the price point of varying brands as much as the brand and aesthetic value of the dumbbells themselves. Nor does the price point increase or decrease in any regimented way when compared to their fixed counterparts. The same can be said of selectorized dumbbells, with a wide range of prices. Despite the high-tech hype, it’s very easy to buy highly-rated selectorized dumbbells for less than basic fixed-weight versions.

Highly rated brands include Bowflex, Weider, Cap, PowerBlock and Reebok.

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