Hi Cathe, question about weight erosion...

[dansinnfoo]

[font color=red]HI Cathe!

I just have a small question. I have the "regular dumbbells" the iron ones and I mainly use my 15# on everything (except tricep work) and they are showing signs of wear. They are eroding!
What is doing this? Is my sweat making them erode? All of my other weights 8,12,20lbs are all in way better condition than my 15's. Has this happened to you at all? I never see this happening at the gyms, and those weights get used alot too..

do I have to clean my weights everytime I use them?

thanks Cathe, and ..happy holidays!
Jaime[/font]

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Jaime! Yes, the moisture on the metal weights can make them rust and erode. I would suggest getting the vinyl coated ones to eliminate this problem. If your hand slips with the vinyl coating then use lifting gloves with them. Happy lifting!