a question about the weights

[sharona]

hi
if i don't have the bar and in the DVD Cathe uses bar and barbell can i use dumbbells instead and if so how do i calculate the weight because the bar has its own weight.
shell i go and buy bar and barbells? what will be the bar weight?

i know I'm asking a lot of question but u r the only one i have got to ask

so THANK U

SHARONA

 

[kathryn]

Barbells vary in weight.
Some are 10#, some are 12#, some are around 8# and some (the Troy light) are 5#. You'll have to weight them when you get them (step on a scale while holding the bar, then weigh yourself again without the bar and substract to get the weight of the bar.)

On many moves, one can lift more total weight with a barbell than with two dumbells because fewer stabilizing muscles are called into play. When Cathe mentions what weight barbell she's using, it's the total weight (bar and plates), so figure something close to that (though possibly a bit less) as a total for dumbbells. Like if she uses 35#, maybe try 2, 15# dumbells (but go by what works for you, which should be a weight that makes the last 2 reps of each set tough but doable). You may have to experiment a bit, but after a while, you'll be able to preview a workout and figure out pretty accurately what weight will work for you.

 

[sharona]

thank u
what u said about using less muscle to stabilize the bar makes sense.
i wont harry to buy a bar i will wait 4 the new dvd's and then. meanwhile i will do as u suggest

sharona

 

[teddy16410]

Sharona-
Xmas is a comin'... if you and your family exchange gifts wouldnt a BB be great? Its # 1 on my Wish List this year!!!

 

[sharona]

hi tracy

we Jews don't celebrate Xmas BUT my birthday is coming in another 2 weeks and I'm still thinking what to ask for a present.
Cathe DVDs i have already ordered so i don't have to waste a good present on something I'm going to get.
i will be 39 woooo spooky

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sharona

 

[teddy16410]

lol.... If you think 39 is spooky wait til the fabulous 40's! It really does get better once you get over the 39 hump. HAPPIEST of BIRTHDAYS to you!