How many Paceweights should we get ? lbs?
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SirenSongWoman
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I'm interested in this, also. I can't seem to find Platemates at any of the places Platemates.com tells me I should be able to find them locally. I really need to see what they look like and, of course, I want to buy them here because they ARE weights so shipping costs would be... stupid.
eminenz2
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I bought a 4.5 pounds set of Paceweights. They are nine 1/2 pound bars. It is enough to incrementally raise any pair of dumbbells to the next size of dumbbells. Does that make sense? I bought them plainly packaged in a heavy cardboard box for about $50 including shipping.
I have one pair of 1.25 pound Platemates and one pair of 2.5 Platemates.
Between the Platemates and the Paceweights, I think I have enough incremental weights to adjust any pair of dumbbells my barbell to whatever weight I will need for STS or any lifting program.
One thing about the Paceweights - they are extremely strong magnets. Be careful not to get your fingers pinched in between the weight and your dumbbell or barbell plate. It will hurt like you-know-what!
HTH.
Susan L.G.
I have one pair of 1.25 pound Platemates and one pair of 2.5 Platemates.
Between the Platemates and the Paceweights, I think I have enough incremental weights to adjust any pair of dumbbells my barbell to whatever weight I will need for STS or any lifting program.
One thing about the Paceweights - they are extremely strong magnets. Be careful not to get your fingers pinched in between the weight and your dumbbell or barbell plate. It will hurt like you-know-what!
HTH.
Susan L.G.
DebbieH
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Here is a link that will show you what they look like...
http://www.theplatemate.com/
http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid8692709
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http://www.theplatemate.com/
http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid8692709
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DebbieH
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Also, here is a link that you can put in your state to see what store's they are available in your area.
http://www.theplatemate.com/locations.asp
http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid8692709
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http://www.theplatemate.com/locations.asp
http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid8692709
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DebbieH
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Paceweights link...
http://paceweights.com/
http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid8692709
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http://paceweights.com/
http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid8692709
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kathryn
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RE: Paceweights link...
A set of 18 pace weights will bring a pair of dumbells up 4.5#, just .5 pound away from the next dumbell increment. That is what I would recommend.
(I have Platemates, but I bought the set of 18 Paceweights in the case--the magnets are very strong, and the case protects other objects from them, as well as protecting the Paceweights from impact that would weaken the magnetic force).
A set of 18 pace weights will bring a pair of dumbells up 4.5#, just .5 pound away from the next dumbell increment. That is what I would recommend.
(I have Platemates, but I bought the set of 18 Paceweights in the case--the magnets are very strong, and the case protects other objects from them, as well as protecting the Paceweights from impact that would weaken the magnetic force).
debbydarestobefit
Cathlete
RE: Paceweights link...
Hey Carmen,
I've also used adjustable ankle weigts wrapped around my wrists to add incremental amounts of weigths. They're not the most comfortable set-up but it works. For your barbell, you can purchase plates in smaller weigths to use to slowly add small increments of weights - platemates also sells them (I think they call them donuts). But you can probably pick them up wherever weight plates are sold. HTH, Deb
Hey Carmen,
I've also used adjustable ankle weigts wrapped around my wrists to add incremental amounts of weigths. They're not the most comfortable set-up but it works. For your barbell, you can purchase plates in smaller weigths to use to slowly add small increments of weights - platemates also sells them (I think they call them donuts). But you can probably pick them up wherever weight plates are sold. HTH, Deb
CollinsMom
Cathlete
RE: Paceweights link...
I have paceweights and yes, they do stick to my neoprene dumbbells.
I have paceweights and yes, they do stick to my neoprene dumbbells.
carolyn122162
Cathlete
Which product is better and more beneficial to have? Pace Weights or Platemates? I can't decide which ones to get.
Carolyn
Carolyn
Rockael
Cathlete
Cathy: Pace Weights are small magnetic weights you can add to your
barbells and dumbells in small increments.
They are an easy way to add on extra weight.
Check them out on:
paceweights.com
Also Platemates
theplatemate.com
I think I prefer Platemates.
(Thank you for the links DebbieH)
Cathy hope this helps.;-)
Rocky
barbells and dumbells in small increments.
They are an easy way to add on extra weight.
Check them out on:
paceweights.com
Also Platemates
theplatemate.com
I think I prefer Platemates.
(Thank you for the links DebbieH)
Cathy hope this helps.;-)
Rocky
eminenz2
Cathlete
Platemates and Paceweights are two types of incremental weights that you can put on dumbbells and barbells to increase resistance a little bit at a time. They attach to the weights you already own with very strong magnets.
For example, when trying to progress from 5 lbs to 8 pounds in shoulder rear flyes, the increase from 5 to 8 is most likely too much. But it's very difficult to find 6 pound and 7 pound dumbbells. I mean, they do exist but instead you can use paceweights or platemates to go from 5 pounds to 5.5 pounds to 6.o pounds, etc., until you are strong enough for 8 pounds.
Each Paceweight is a .5 pound little bar. The Platemates come in different sizes/weights/shapes and are best bought in pairs (not sure but I think they may be sold that way(?)).
Here are two links to the products themselves. (psst...have your CC handy - heehee! )
http://www.theplatemate.com/
http://www.paceweights.com/
HTH.
Susan L.G.
For example, when trying to progress from 5 lbs to 8 pounds in shoulder rear flyes, the increase from 5 to 8 is most likely too much. But it's very difficult to find 6 pound and 7 pound dumbbells. I mean, they do exist but instead you can use paceweights or platemates to go from 5 pounds to 5.5 pounds to 6.o pounds, etc., until you are strong enough for 8 pounds.
Each Paceweight is a .5 pound little bar. The Platemates come in different sizes/weights/shapes and are best bought in pairs (not sure but I think they may be sold that way(?)).
Here are two links to the products themselves. (psst...have your CC handy - heehee! )
http://www.theplatemate.com/
http://www.paceweights.com/
HTH.
Susan L.G.