For those interested...

[Joanna]

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I have just ordered a set of the barbells Cathe uses on the new videos. They are made by Troy Barbell. A set (bar, 3 sets of weights) costs $49.95 s&h, with additional weights at $1 per pound.

Here's who to contact:
Bob Harms
Troy Barbell
800-872-7767
[email protected]

Joanna

 

[KathyH]

barbells

Hi Joanna! How in the world did you get Bob Harms to order these barbells for you. I talked to him and he wouldn't sell me anything! He was nasty too. I told him the exact length of the barbell that Cathe uses but for some reason he wouldn't tell me anything. I'd appreciate your help. Thanks a lot, Kathy

 

[Joanna]

Really?

It was a bit of a hunt to find who to talk to and what I wanted, but several e-mails later we figured it out, then he gave me the 800 number. When we spoke, he did not know who Cathe was until I mentioned Step N Motion, New Jersey, etc. Then he realized who had sold the set to her and that she had taped at the end of June. ANYWAY, he was very responsive, even though initially I thought I was going to have to go through a local rep. So, I'd say give it another whirl, especially since I told him I was going to be giving out his name and number.

Hope it works.

Joanna

 

[Nancy C]

But the real question is..

will my marriage withstand yet another barbell in the house

LOL!!!

OOooohhhh and I soooo want those vinyl plates!

Joanna, thanks for posting that info, I had looked into the site and didn't see any ordering info and figured I was safe from that impulse buy...well..not anymore hehehehe
And, actually, that price isn't real terrible either.
nancy:O)

 

[Joanna]

Yeah, my husband raised an eyebrow...

...wondering if I needed the bar AND the plates (when all I really need is the bar). I told him it is sold as a set (which is true) but didn't go into how I just like these ones better (also true

). Anyway, as you say, not too bad a price, though the s&h for me was kinda steep. Sigh...

I did concede to return some workout clothes form Otomix that, alas, do not look the same on me as on Cathe

...there's just so much I can justify, and barbell set plus the whole 8-pack will have to do it for now. And, hey, Target has some fairly adequate workout clothes (esp. when I consider who sees me during the early a.m. workouts - just my hubby!!!).

I'll let you know what I think when the set arrives.

Toodles,

Joanna

 

[Andrea]

Tell me about the barbell

I also ordered the 8 pack, but my bro took back his barbell I was using. What do you all like about this one? How heavy can you go? How heavy is the bar itself? Do you screw on the plates or use a slide on thingy? Help me make an educated purchase please!

Andrea

 

[Joanna]

Here's what I know...

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The bar is 54", and they call it their 'lite' set for use with conditioning. It comes with 3 sets of plates (7.5,5,& 2.5), the bar weighs 5 pounds, and extra plates can be purchased for $1 a pound. The plates are rubber-encased. That's about all I know, hope it helps (AND I hope that my semi-blind purchase was educated and wise as well). If you e-mail Bob Harms, he'll give you the whole scoop. Hope this helps!

Joanna

 

[Joni O]

I Know What You Mean Nancy

Let's see. I have the Firm barbell, an EZ Curl bar, the Body Pump barbell, a regular barbell and a 15# body bar. I just don't know where I'd put one more !!!

 

[jennifer2]

Ack, I'm going to cave!!!

Ok, I think I'm going to take the plunge

. I just emailed Bob Hams and hopefully he'll get back to me soon. This is a pretty good deal for the set!!!

 

[April]

Barbell question...

Hi Joni,
I did not know there were so many types of barbells. I am planning to buy one now that I got the PS upper body series ans MIS tapes.
Which would you recommend? I am short (5') and have only been using dumbells so far)pair of 8 lbs for leg work).
This web site is really great. Everyone here is so helpful. I feel like I belong to a club.
9 months back I was not exercising at all. Now I am doing MIS. Thanks to all of you.

 

[April]

What type of barbell?

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Hi Joni or anyone,
I did not know there were so many types of barbells. I am planning to buy one now that I got the PS upper body series ans MIS tapes.
Which would you recommend? I am 5' tall and have only been using dumbells so far (pair of 8 lbs for leg work, 15lbs for lats).
This web site is really great. Everyone here is so helpful. I feel like I belong to a club.
9 months back I was not exercising at all. Now I am doing MIS. Thanks to all of you.

 

[Joanna]

I'm no expert, but...

...my main motivation was to obtain a set that had spring clips instead of star things (name? - who knows, they are just a pain!). I live in a fairly rural area so ordering through Troy Barbell seemed to make sense to me. See my posts above for more info.

I, too, have just started lifting in the last 9 months. At first I hated it but now miss the results when I leave out strength in my week.

Have fun deciding,

Joanna

 

[Nancy C]

Hi April

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What type of barbell you buy may also depend on what you want to spend on it.
You may find a very nice set at your local sporting goods store or Walmart/Target store for a very reasonable price that will certainly do the trick.

However, if you want to spend a couple of extra dollars you may want to check out the rubber plated Troy that we are all talking about, it's the same one that Cathe uses in the new videos. Or you can look into the FIRM barbell that is the shortest and most comfortable bar that I have come across so far. I happen to be 5'2" and find this bar to be perfect for my size. The only draw back is when it is placed on a squat rack or bench, you have less hand placement space to play around with, but I have become accustomed to it and don't even notice that anymore.

This bar is ordered through the FIRM...BUT

...I just discovered it here in Cathes buyers guide under another company...AND it looks like they have rubber plates for it!
Here is a link for the Ivanko bar that is very similar (if not the same exact thing).http://www.ivanko.com/products/prd_text/Aerobicbar.html it will give you all the demensions for the bar. One very big plus on this bar is the padded section between the plates for moves that require you to rest the bar on your back. OK...another drawback to this bar, the pad requires you to have a wider grip for 1/4 dead lifts and bent over rows, don't like that so I don't use my Firm bar for those...I switch to an EZ curl bar

...yup, yet another bar...and this one is great for bicep curls too. Some people even throw a barbell pad on this one and use it for most of their bar work...you can find them very affordable and just pick up plates seperately.

Check around locally for what's available to you, but I think you would be happy with one 5 feet or less.

nancy:O)