Posted on October 20, 2009 in Latest News
Dumbbells
Dumbbell is a body building equipment used for developing muscles, arms and various parts of the body. It is considered as a type of free weight, exercises can be done using one dumbbell or a pair of dumbbells.
History of Dumbbells:
The history of dumbbells travels back to more than 1000 years, making them the oldest and most used equipment. Way back in the fifth century dumbbells were known as alteres or halteres.
Types of dumbbells:
Adjustable Dumbbells:
Adjustable dumbbells consist of long steel bar.
The center part of the bar is engraved with a knurling pattern to get a good grip to the users.
Weight plates are fixed onto the outer part of the dumbbells and are locked from both the sides.
Fixed weight dumbbells:
This type of dumbbells are created with weights in a dumbbell shape.
There are variety of dumbbells that come into this category, some are very expensive with rubber wrapped on the cast iron.
The dumbbells that come in affordable price consists of plastic shells filled with concrete.
Selectorized dumbbells:
These are the adjustable dumbbells whose weights are changed manually: for example, by moving or turning a selector pin. This helps in changing the weight plates between the exercise schedule.
Aerobic dumbbells:
These dumbbells are very light weighted, its weight ranges from two to ten pounds. They are completely plastic made and are useful in aerobics.
Hence while choosing dumbbells, you need to consider certain factors such as weight, comfort, quality and durability. Then you can buy the dumbbell which is more apt for your workout.
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