Bodybuilding Equipment

Strength training is by far the best way to get in shape and increase your endurance. The quickest way to start a strength training exercise program is to go to your local sporting goods store and purchase a set of dumbbells. You should start out with the least amount of weight. As your strength increases you can choose heavier dumbbells. A good starting point for women is three pound dumbbells, and 20 pounds for men. However, these are only suggestions. You should evaluate your own fitness needs and choose a weight that fits your needs.

Dumbbells are generally inexpensive bodybuilding equipment. With the various selections of dumbbells on the market you might have a difficult time choosing a set. If price is your motivating factor when shopping for dumbbells, the PowerHouse CDS 36 Polished Chrome Adjustable Dumbbell Set is a good choice for you. The set costs about $50 and includes a set of four 2.5 pound weights and 5 pound weights made of chrome. When you are ready to increase the amount of weight, you can easily place up to 40 pounds of weight on the weight bar.

Bowflex is a recognized leader in home gym equipment. The also offer a set of dumbbells. The Nautilus Bowflex Select-Tech Dumbbells, like the PowerHouse dumbbells, are made of chrome. The set’s ergonomic design make using the weight set comfortable, while the mechanism to lock the weights makes sure the weights stay put so you don’t injure yourself. At a cost of nearly $350, the set is a bit pricey. However, you can add a minimum of 5 pounds and a maximum of 52.5 pounds to the weight bar.

Dumbbells are exercise equipment that will be around for years. Since they will be your staple bodybuilding equipment, it is a good idea to choose a set that will last and that will allow you to easily increase the amount of weight you lift.