Annabelle2
Cathlete
I am going to purchase a barbell for Cathe workouts. I can buy a Firm barbell from a friend who wants to sell it. But, I want to know what kind I should get for Cathe workouts. Thank you!
Barbell
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FitnessGoddess
Cathlete
Hi Annabelle,
Obviously I'm not Cathe but I can tell you that you won't be sorry purchasing a barbell.
As for the "type" to purchase, it really doesn't matter. If your friend's Firm barbell will hold up to 50 lbs, you can't go wrong--if the price is right. You can purchase the barbell Cathe uses in the Intensity series from www.walmart.com for $29.99 plus $20 shipping & handling. The bar weighs 4 lbs & the total weight of the set is 50 lbs, I think. Or you can go to D*ck's Sporting Goods or Sports Authority & get a 15 lb bar with plates for a total weight of 110 lbs for about the same price.
Whatever you decide, you will really enjoy using the barbell with Cathe's workouts!
Obviously I'm not Cathe but I can tell you that you won't be sorry purchasing a barbell.
As for the "type" to purchase, it really doesn't matter. If your friend's Firm barbell will hold up to 50 lbs, you can't go wrong--if the price is right. You can purchase the barbell Cathe uses in the Intensity series from www.walmart.com for $29.99 plus $20 shipping & handling. The bar weighs 4 lbs & the total weight of the set is 50 lbs, I think. Or you can go to D*ck's Sporting Goods or Sports Authority & get a 15 lb bar with plates for a total weight of 110 lbs for about the same price.
Whatever you decide, you will really enjoy using the barbell with Cathe's workouts!
kathryn
Cathlete
I recommend the Troy Lite set, which you can get at fitness1st.com It's compact, has rubber-coated plates (which don't rust), and you can get extra plates at 1.25 pounds to go up in smaller increments. I have four different barbells, and the Troy lite is my favorite. I also just recycled my rusty iron weight plates and replaced them all with Troy rubber-coateds.