Adjustable dumbells for STS

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marymac

Cathlete
I was thinking of selling all my dumbells and getting adjustable dumbells up to 25 lbs. Does anyone have this. I looked at the one at Target and Versa. The Versa one I think you can add on 2.5 increments, so 5, 7.5, 10 etc up to 25 lbs. But when you add on just 2.5 lbs, it is on only one side of the dumbell. Is this bad, or should it be evenly distrubuted on both sides, say 1.25 on each side. Thanks for any input?

Mary
 
>I was thinking of selling all my dumbells and getting
>adjustable dumbells up to 25 lbs. Does anyone have this. I
>looked at the one at Target and Versa. The Versa one I think
>you can add on 2.5 increments, so 5, 7.5, 10 etc up to 25 lbs.
> But when you add on just 2.5 lbs, it is on only one side of
>the dumbell. Is this bad, or should it be evenly distrubuted
>on both sides, say 1.25 on each side. Thanks for any input?
>
>Mary



I've been thinking about doing the exact same thing. I've got 3,4,5,6,7,8,10,12,15,20 and 25's and now need to buy 30,35 and 40's maybe 45 and 50# too. i was wonder ing about the adjustable ones myself.
tami
 
I have the Bowflex Select Tech Dumbells that go from 5 lb to 52.5 lbs, from 5-25 lbs they go up 2.5 lbs and from 25-50 lbs they go up 5 lbs. The last is from 50 to 52.5 lbs...I have had them a few years and LOVE them I think they will be great for STS, but they are pricey. I do also have some other adjustable sets I got from Target and Shopko but the Bowflex are way faster and easier to change...:)
 
I am in total agreement w/ Carole! I took the plunge & got the Select-Tech's that go up to 52.5 earlier this year.... LOVE THEM...

Yes they are a bit larger but I still have all the regular DBs 3-15#s so if I want to use them I do.... I also purchased other "similar" dial-a weights for far less $$$ but I bought the Bowflex anyway so that tells ya about the quality of the others... I DO encourage you to get the set that goes up to 52.5 & not the one that only goes to 25# (I think) its worth the extra $ to get the 52's

Just my thoughts.... Oh- BE SURE & get the stand that they sit on... Has saved my back!
 
Where did you get 4 and 7lbs dumbells? I have looked everywhere. Well I live in MS so there aren't many places to look.


Farrah
 
>Where did you get 4 and 7lbs dumbells? I have looked
>everywhere. Well I live in MS so there aren't many places to
>look.
>
>
>Farrah


Sports Authority in Des Moines is where i got mine.
 
Closest Sports Authority is 2 hours. I have a Play it Again Sports an hour from me. Going by there next week. Maybe I can find some there. If not I'll order.


Thanks!!!!!!!

Farrah
 
I finally pre-ordered the STS series. The weight issue was a question I had also. My dumbbell collection is getting ridiculous. I did a lot of resesarch on the adjustable dumbells and found the bowflex 525 with stand to be the best and found a GREAT price at Sears. Saved over $150.00. My husband is on his way to pick them up as I type. Just wanted to share that in case anyone else is shopping around also. Can't wait to use them today when I do a 4DS workout.

Tracy
 
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