People kept asking and Bowflex listened. The best-selling Bowflex SelectTech 1090 dumbbells are back. An alternative to the extraordinarily popular SelectTech 552 Dumbbells (adjustable from 5 to 52.5 pounds), the 1090 model boasts a top weight of 90 pounds. The Bowflex SelectTech series features technology that is helping revolutionize exercise equipment. The weight adjustment selection [...]
Here’s another entry in the increasingly crowded adjustable dumbbell market. An affordable alternative to the popular Bowflex SelectTech series, Lifesmart Adjustable Dumbbells feature a secure slide-and-lock, “click & go” mechanism to adjust weight from 5 to 55 pounds in 5-pound increments. New adjustable dumbbell technology eliminates the burden of storing an entire set of separate [...]
Adjustable from ten to fifty pounds in five-pound increments, each Stamina Versa-Bell II Dumbbell essentially replaces nine free weights in one versatile, space-saving unit. This package comes with two dumbbells and a durable nylon weight tray for convenient storage. The chrome weight plates and handlebars are remarkably sleek, modern and attractive. Weight is adjusted with [...]
Here’s a cheap alternative to the trendy and often pricey adjustable dumbbells flooding the market. This is one of the lowest priced 40-pound dumbbell sets available. Nothing fancy here, just a simple setup that should suffice for basic upper body toning. The 40-pound set consists of two 5-pound handles, four 5-pound plates and four 2.5-pound [...]
The Dosho Gym 5000 uses a remarkably space-efficient and innovative design to provide a true full body workout — using real steel, not cables. The gym is creatively engineered for easy, efficient and safe transitions between exercises. Two unique, patented features caught our attention. The Lift-Assist System and adjustable Depth-Limiter Bar act as a personal [...]
Adjustable dumbbells have been around for awhile now but continue to gain popularity as large manufacturers refine their designs and new players enter the market. Having one dumbbell do the job of several saves time, space and money. These stylish dumbbells from Reebok are an affordable alternative to the highly recommended but relatively expensive Bowflex [...]
The Bicep Bomber improves curling efficiency by isolating the arm and shoulder muscles for every rep of every set. It facilitates proper form and can help reduce the risk of injury. The system includes a contoured, webbed nylon belt and a soft neoprene neck pad that lock the back and elbows into ideal curling position, [...]
The PowerBlock Personal Trainer model adds 5 additional pounds to each dumbbell over the PowerBlock Classics (50 lbs vs. 45 lbs) but also increases versatility by lowering the increment value. The Personal Trainers are adjustable in 2.5 lb increments, compared to the 5 lb increments of the Classic set. In effect, the Personal Trainers replace [...]
For those averse to adjustable dumbbells — and we know you’re out there — here’s a solid, heavy duty rack that stores all types of standard dumbbells from Powertec Fitness. The heavy gauge steel frame holds 1,500 pounds of weight and the bent tubing and angled weight shelves make it easy to remove and replace [...]
The Weider Chrome Dumbbells are an affordable alternative to the high profile adjustable models offered by Bowflex and PowerBlock. This is an excellent space-saving option when compared to a set of individual fixed weight dumbbells. Weight is gradually increased in 3 or 5 pound increments by adding additional plates. The EZ Spin-Lock collars make adjustment [...]
