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Many people building a home gym start off with dumbbells. So how is it that one of the simplest pieces of fitness equipment can be one of the most effective? Dumbells are definitely old school, a reminder for many people of old style gyms full of sweaty guys grunting and having huge weights around – and yet they are one of the most versatile pieces of equipment you can own.
Just think about it – dumbbells take up much less space than a treadmill, exercise bike, or rowing machine, yet they cost far less than any of them. They are simple to use, easy to store away, and won’t cost you a fortune.
The beauty of dumbbells is that anyone can use them, just about anywhere. And because they help to build muscle, they are a key tool in helping to burn fat – because strength workouts boost the metabolism, strength training is one of the most effective fat burning workouts you can do.
If you are shopping for dumbbells, there are several things to look for:
For anyone starting a home gym, this is a great place to start, particularly if budget or space are limited. Add an exercise mat and an exercise ball and you can work the whole body in hundreds of different ways.