Reviewers Are Cancelling Their Gym Memberships Thank To These Adjustable Weights

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Finding a workout you love is key to developing a consistent fitness routine — it’s nearly impossible to get motivated to do anything if you dread hitting the gym. For those of us who find it easier to sneak in a workout out at home, having good exercise equipment can help us look forward to breaking a sweat and make it more likely that we enthusiastically incorporate it into the day.

That said, stocking up on an entire gym’s worth of fitness gear is not realistic for most of us. Whether you have limited space in your home or are on a strict budget, finding compact, multi-use and versatile equipment is an absolute must. When I last visited my sister and brother-in-law, I spied a fitness multitasker in their home and was instantly intrigued. They both use the BowFlex Select adjustable dumbbells as part of their exercise regime, and these weights are as cost-effective (especially when compared to a gym membership) as they are easy to use — with an ultra-compact footprint.

This wildly popular and highly-rated set includes two dumbbells that can be adjusted depending on the amount of weight you would like to use, from five pounds to 52.5 pounds, in increments of 2.5 pounds to 25 pounds with the simple turn of a dial. This single set replaces 15 sets of dumbbells, freeing your space from clutter and saving you a whole lot of money.

The initial investment is not nothing, coming in at just under $400, but when you think about the cost of the myriad gym equipment that these dumbbells can replace plus an actual gym membership, it’s well worth it.

My sister echoes this sentiment, saying, “Since the one set has so many different weight options in a big range, it makes it easy for us both to weight train at home using the weights that work best for us individually, without having to buy a bunch of different weights. Definitely worth the investment!”

This set of adjustable BowFlex dumbbells has 4.8 out of 5 stars and over 19,300 five-star ratings at Amazon. Nearly all reviewers agree that they are worth the price of admission, long-lasting and a game-changer for people who want to consistently work out in the comfort of home. Take a look at a few promising reviews below then take the leap with a purchase for yourself or the weight-lifting enthusiast in your life.

Promising reviews :

“These weights are great for a home gym. They adjust easily with the turn of a dial (actually 2), and the small weight adjustments are very useful for gradual improvements in strength. The mechanism has a nice click that seems well made...metal gears, not plastic; the weights are well balanced; and the grips are comfortable. The ease and the speed of weight adjustments, eliminates the need for any other weights. I wish I had bought these years ago instead of being cheap and buying an inexpensive set of plates. So... I advise spending the money upfront for these weights.” — R.L. Sun

“Great! We love these, compact, perfect for a small home gym! both my husband and i get a lot of use out of these” — Karissa

“I use them almost daily for different motions and doing drop sets. Its amazing having access to all those options of weights at home. Has allowed me to cancel my gym membership. Ive had them for a few months now, i use them still almost daily. I think if you looking for dumbbells to have at home, this is your best bet. Easy to adjust, and dont take up that much space” — Jefrin Batista

“Just bought our second pair. We are moving internationally so sold our first set that we bought in 2016 and bought another to be there are ready for us when we arrive. We love these weights.” — Make Your Mark

“These dumbells are a perfect addition to your home gym. The value is phenomenal, as getting a set of 5lbs to 50lbs dumbells would cost much more, and take up much more space! They easily set to the wanted weight and performed well at each weight. Also, the click when adjusting to the desired weight is quite satisfying! Definitely recommend.” — Justin Rowan