My sister – who is the one who inspired me into a life of fitness believe it or not – was the first person to introduce me to adjustable dumbbells.  She swears by them, and absolutely loves her set.  The reason she likes them so much?  It is simple they make doing weight training exercises at home (with a toddler running around) doable and they store away really easily.  She got her set for Christmas last year and I am pretty sure it was one of her favorite presents. She has the Bowflex 24 lbs set which is similar to this Bowflex adjustable dumbbell set (her set is now discontinued).
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So basically, if you want home gym equipment that doesn’t take up an entire room than yes, adjustable dumbbells are worth the money as long as you get good ones.

How To Get The Best Adjustable Dumbbells For You.

The first thing that you will want to do when you are looking at purchasing a set of adjustable weight dumbbells is to head on over to a store like Amazon.com/AdjustableDumbbells and check out the customer reviews on the product.  That way you can know what other customers thought about them, and get a product that is good quality.  Here are some specific things to consider.

Are the weights easy to change? This is probably the most important feature of any adjustable dumbbell set.  The weights have to be easy to change out, or else the set is useless.

What shape is the set? Adjustable dumbbells come in two basic shapes.  Round and square.  This is a personal preference issue, but should be something that you consider when you are looking to buy your dumbbells.

How much weight do you need? Men often prefer a heavier adjustable dumbbell system to build mass, while women often prefer a lighter weight system to build long lean muscles.  It all depends on what your objectives are.

Go for quality. I can’t overemphasize this enough.  A quality weight system is probably the most important thing you can look for.  Usually you can tell by the customer reviews how good the system is.

Other things you should consider when developing your  fitness routine.

There are two basic ways to get fit fast – strength training and simply moving more.  As you know I am a big fan of using adjustable dumbbells for strength training especially when you are doing full body moves like the squat press.  But any movement is positive movement and that is where tracking your steps comes in.  One of the best ways to track how long you are walking for is to use a pedometer watch. Using a pedometer to track your steps throughout the day is a great way to get instant feedback on how much you are moving which really motivates you to move more.  Combining weight training with walking or running in a great way to get fit FAST.

Of course you should always consult with your physician BEFORE starting an exercise routine.  But for almost all people exercise is hugely beneficial.  In fact here is a great source of information about diabetic exercise that should encourage you to get moving if you are dealing with diabetes. No matter what kind of shape you are in now, exercise can be very beneficial.