About this deal
We offer an Express Delivery option on certain products for a small additional charge, with delivery times between 1-2 business days. This comes down to three things: Space, personal preference, and how you plan to use your dumbbells. Each dumbbell’s eight weights (from 3.6kg to 22.7kg) proved sufficient for a thorough workout and the dumbbells themselves felt stable and secure, even when the heaviest weights were attached.
Studies have found it can also improve bone health, boost the efficiency of your heart and lungs and reduce resting blood pressure. Strength-training can be even more important as you get older, too; the stronger you are, the better your balance will be, which can reduce the risk of falls later in life. Key features – Main material: Latex-free plastic; Weight range: 3.6-22.7kg; Number of weight options: 8You’re not going to be able to achieve the same levels of strength training that you are with some of the other dumbbells featured above. However, they’re a decent lightweight option for physical therapy and toning as well as cardio workouts. And the non-slip neoprene makes them easy to grip. The appeal is in their simplicity and cheap price point. However, there is a reason they are cheap and here’s why: Our health experts put each one through an 11-move bodybuilding workout, working all major muscle groups using a combination of unilateral and bilateral movements, to see which ‘bells felt as sturdy and secure as a fixed weight dumbbell. They also tested how smoothly they could switch weights, before settling on their seven favourites.
Forcing your neighbour to endure the metallic clang of a dumbbell in the early hours is going to do little for your relationship. With that, let us introduce the Bowflex SelectTech 552i — the silent assassin of the adjustable dumbbell world. The plastic casing around the weight plates meant they made next to no noise during our workout, and the grooved rubber grip was easy to hold on to when things got heated. The dials on either end of the dumbbell moved smoothly, making changing the weight a painless endeavour, and we were big fans of the rounded shape as it allowed us to perform all exercises without ever feeling unwieldy.This Northdeer dumbbell is a little different to anything we’ve tried previously, as the central bar come with weights permanently attached. These weights have grooved holes; additional plates with built-in screws can be secured to the central bar by twisting them into place (similar to a nut and bolt). Unlike other adjustable dumbbells we’ve tested (notably the BodyMax range), the selectorized dial feels well-made and easy to adjust. The BodyMax ones seized up and stopped working altogether in under a year.
