Adjustable Dumbbell and Quick Change Dumbbells Reviewed
When shopping for dumbbells, many people overlook the adjustable dumbbell systems on offer as not providing a justification for the higher price tag. On the other hand, the adjustable dumbbell does offer some significant advantages over its fixed weight counterparts.
One key point is that adjustable dumbbells take up much less space than having a set of fixed weight dumbbells, and can offer weights adjustable up to a higher value than most standard dumbbells. This last is important because the usual dumb bell standard of 50 pounds is quickly grown out of.
The Personal PowerBlock adjustable dumbbell, for example, offers up to 60 pounds per hand, in increments of 5 pounds per dumbbell. A traditional set of dumbbells giving the same variety of weights would weigh around 450 pounds and take up a lot more space.
Another negative point that people point to when considering buying an adjustable dumbbell is that they will spend a lot of time adjusting the weight of the dumb bell, and lose time working out. However, many systems have been put in place to make sure that the time taken to adjust the weight offered by an adjustable dumbell is kept to a minimum.
Often called the quick change adjustable dumbbell system, added speed in adjusting the weight is provided by using a special collar. This minimizes the complexity of adjusting the weight; no need for tools, and a quick release system.
This is no match for the PowerBlock system, which allows you to adjust the dumbbells weight by sliding flat plates in an out of the adjustable dumbbell itself, and is even more space efficient and easy to adjust.
Finally, when choosing an adjustable dumbbell, apart from the adjusting mechanism, one needs to be aware of the usual points to look for in a dumb bell, such as maximum weight and feel of the bar. Some adjustable mechanisms interfere with the feel, as the dumb bell weights spin around due to a failing adjusting mechanism.
Finding a good review of adjustable and non adjustable dumb bell systems, or a forum dedicated to adjusting mechanisms and dumb bell discussions in general will also prove to be an excellent way to gather opinions about various mechanisms and dumb bell manufacturers.
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