Can't decide between dumbbells or kettlebells.

contingencyplan
contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Two fitness investments I'm going to be making in the near future are a HRM and either adjustable dumbbells such as the bowflex ones it kettlebells. Haven't decided which yet. The dumbbell seems like s far more versatile tool for exercising with but the style of exercise you do with kettlebells seems more like it would fit in better withvthe way I train. Opinions on either would be great if note that due to the price if I do choose the dumbbells I will wait to catch them on sale.

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  • Eureka175
    Eureka175 Posts: 77 Member
    Really depends on your personal preference - personally, I love kettlebells - but if you do choose these, be sure to learn proper technique to avoid injuries. Good luck!
  • SPNLuver83
    SPNLuver83 Posts: 2,050 Member
    I'd say dumbbells, but could be because I've never used kettle-balls. But I found my weights on ebay at a good price with free shipping; I saw heavier ones on there.
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    neither. Get into the rack and squat with the Olympic barbell.
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    neither. Get into the rack and squat with the Olympic barbell.

    I love you.

    Really...I do lol.
  • Venturin
    Venturin Posts: 244 Member
    I have two 25 pound dumbbells that I use with my workouts. Do you have any used sports equipment stores near you? Around here there's "Play It Again Sports" that sells used weights cheap.

    I would like some kettlebells, but I get a lot of versatility with my dumbbells

    -V-
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,185 Member
    neither. Get into the rack and squat with the Olympic barbell.
    You make me swoon.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • herownkindofwonderfull
    herownkindofwonderfull Posts: 307 Member
    craigslist.

    get them both cheaper.

    ;)
  • Nataliaho
    Nataliaho Posts: 878 Member
    Between KB and DB I'd definately go KB... but OB is better than both....
  • mcarter99
    mcarter99 Posts: 1,666 Member
    A set of adjustable dumbbells will cost ten times more than one kettlebell. You can do an awful lot with two kettlebells. And they take up less space in your house!
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    Barbell is not a possibility given space.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    Err, bumping?
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    neither. Get into the rack and squat with the Olympic barbell.

    I love you.

    Really...I do lol.

    awwwwwww :flowerforyou:
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    neither. Get into the rack and squat with the Olympic barbell.
    You make me swoon.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    ooh you guys . . . :flowerforyou:
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