Dumbbells

Dumbbells are a great starting point for those who want to begin strength training, and are also excellent for keeping your muscles pumped between workouts. They come in all shapes, sizes and weights and there are dumbbells for every level of fitness. Due to the small amount of space that dumbbells need, they are one of the most popular pieces of fitness equipment for use in the home.

There are many different weights of dumbbell available, so you can get the specific type you need to achieve your fitness goal. The lightest ones are those small, moulded ones that you see people holding while they do an aerobics workout. They offer some resistance but are intended purely to tone, you won’t build muscles using these.

They gradually move up in size and weight until you get to the really big boys, those intended for people who want to seriously pump iron. These dumbbells are like miniature weightlifting bars, instead of being a set weight you get a selection of weights so you can add weight onto the bar as you get stronger.

Another reason why they are so popular as home gym equipment is their versatility, you can literally use a dumbbell anywhere. Standing, sitting, walking, watching television, you literally can use them anytime any place. Don’t think however that just because you aren’t doing a full work out you don’t need to warm up, strains and tears to the biceps and triceps are extremely painful, and this type of injury can greatly affect your day to day life.