In my mid-sixties now I struggle with sarcopenia. Actually, I have been experiencing it for a while, but didn't understand until recently what was going on. For the last six months I have been on a supplement program, increased my quality protein intake (including at least an additional 2 eggs a day), and strength and core exercises. To challenge my muscles I learned I could use bands and/or weights. At this early stage it seemed easier to start with weights, and these so far ar working perfectly for me, and I'm starting at the ground level. Doing some of the exercises, I find I can add a pound on each end of both weights so that I am lifting four pounds each. For other exercises, that is too much to start with so I removed all the additional weights and am comfortable starting with two pounds in each hand for those exercises. Gradually, I will increase the challenge to my muscles, and these weights will let me increase that challenge up to ten pounds in each hand. I am not in this for typical bodybuilding, but to first regain the muscle I've lost, if it is still possible, and keep myself at that level. Read more
I genuinely enjoy them (been using them for about 3 weeks now). They are stylish, not too bulky, extra weights snap on and off effortlessly. Would definitely be nice to be able to purchase extra weight plates separately, as I can already see the weight not being sufficient for me soon but maybe I’ll stick with “less weight, more reps” lol Size reference: I’m a lady with averagely sized hands 🙂 Read more
Love these adjustable dumbbells! Very easy to add and take off weight. Great value for the money. Read more
It is a very good item and saves a lot of room. I also like was very happy with the look and quality of it. Read more
Just the right amount of weight for strengthening I'm 62 and need to strengthen and balance easy to attach and unattach. Read more
Perfect flexibility to be able to add and take away pounds, I walk with them and also regular lifting. The grip is great, and the twist and snap is easy peasy. The light purple color is icing on the cake. Read more
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Overall these are pretty cool. They are a nice weight and are indeed 8 pounds. Each plate is a little more than a pound so in total a little more than 8 pounds. Changing the weight can be a little tricky, the end piece is different than the others so you can’t lose them. You have to push a button them twist which is a little awkward. Getting them on is much easier, just line them up correctly. I gave 4 stars because of the lack of place to put the pieces you aren’t using. That is just asking for them to get lost. Also every time you change the weight you have to do a little mental math, not a big deal, just annoying. It would be nice to have a carrying case and possibly have the pieces labels with numbers to indicate total weight, not just one pound. Read more
