Troy lite?

[RunnerGirl]

What exactly is the difference between a Troy lite Barbell and a regular barbell? Everyone seems to love it. I have a barbell set from Sports Authority and I just wondered what the deal was with troy lite? Does it lift the wait for you or what? LOL just kidding
LD

 

[allwildgirl]

It has less calories.

 

[Boybert]

>It has less calories.

Is it more filling, too?


Debbie


I'm not gaining weight. I'm retaining food.

 

[allwildgirl]

It's lighter tasting

 

[Boybert]

>It's lighter tasting
>

*runs to order*


Debbie


I'm not gaining weight. I'm retaining food.

 

[Boybert]

Okay, okay. Try this link. Maybe, just maybe, you'll find it helpful. Scroll down:

http://fitness1st.com/Troy-Bars.html


Debbie


I'm not gaining weight. I'm retaining food.

 

[RunnerGirl]

does it taste great too?
LD

 

[allwildgirl]

Of course!

I've used both systems. And I must say, the Troy Lite barbell and weights are very, very nice and if I could afford to, I would replace my clunky metal set with a Troy set. Everything is smooth and there's no clanking and the clips slide on nicely.

Maybe one day....

 

[Liann]

The bar itself weighs almost nothing, so you do not really have to figure in the weight of the bar along with your plate weights. I have another metal bar that feels like it weighs 10 lbs itself, so I always have to add that into the calculation. I LOVE my troy lite bar bell and the awesome coated plates that come with it. I HATE my metal bar especially since it doesn't have the clips, you have to screw on a fastner that holds the plates in place. Not condusive for the pyramid series where you are constantly changing plates.

 

[allwildgirl]

Liann - I have the screw fastener barbell as well, and I just ended up going and getting a set of clips that fit on the ends. I have to squeeze them a bit harder, but they work

 

[marcy]

I just got a set of spring clips also for my screw fastener barbell and they are so much better than the screws, saves a lot of time when changing weights.

 

[RunnerGirl]

my clips are so hard to put on. I feel like I am getting a w/out on my hands! Maybe someday I will get the Troy Lite, but right now i'll stick with what I've got.
LD

 

[nancy324]

Runnergirl,

It's perfect for women who are doing Cathe's workouts at home because the bar is only 4-ft. long and weighs only 5 lbs. Therefore, you can go as light as you want, but it can also go up to 55 lbs., which is more than enough for working out at home without a spotter. As others have mentioned, the plates are all rubber-coated, and won't scratch or harm your floors, or make any noise. You can buy plates anywhere from 1.25 lbs. to 10 lbs. All in all, it's just a high-quality set, and it doesn't cost very much more than other sets, so it's a good value too.

If it weren't for the shipping cost, I think it would be a better value than the walmart 55-lb. set, which is not quite as good quality. But many people here can buy the walmart set at the store, and save the shipping, so there's a significant price difference. Most people have to buy the Troy Lite system online.

HTH

ETA: I just read that the 5-lb. bar can hold as much as 80 lbs. Wow! Maybe they've upgraded it since I bought it. I noticed that the price went up a bit too.

 

[Miss Lee]

Nance, you're right, the Troy Lite set holds up to 80#'s. I think I only paid around $20 for shipping which I didn't think was bad at all. The set doesn't come with 10# plates so I ordered those separately. It's a nice set and I'm thinking about ordering another one so I don't have to stop and change plates so often.

To answer the OP's question, I like the Troy Lite set because it's the perfect size for home use. I'm short on space and a regular BB is a tad too long.

 

[dss62467]

I have the Troy Light and it's nice. The only thing I don't like is that the black rubs off, so I look like I've been working in a coal mine by the time I'm finished with my workout.