If you yourself would like to make to your own D.I.Y. equipments to save a couple of bucks, feel free. But if you want to be assured to have the effects that you expect from dumbbell exercises, I suggest you stick to the right and proper equipments. As although homemade weights could be helpful, they are not specialized for such workout purpose, and they could also pose possible harms for you. So when you decide to acquire official dumbbell equipments, the first thing you should consider is the main types of dumbbell weights.
The two general choices you have when buying for a dumbbell set that you could bring home are iron and rubber dumbbells. Iron dumbbells most commonly take the form of chrome dumbbells. This type of dumbbells is the traditional face of weight lifting that we have come to know. Chrome dumbbells are completely made of metal, and have the capacity to be adjusted by adding or removing weight loads. This type is very efficient for those who are determined to go deep into body building.
Rubber dumbbells, on the other hand, may give off a wrong impression by being "rubber". However, the only rubber part in this type of dumbbell is the covering. They are essentially metal-cored, as to provide the weight, but they are encased in rubber to provide additional features. Most of these features are actually to give more protection to the user. For example, if you drop the rubber dumbbell on you foot, it will not result to any serious injury because of the cushioning effect of the coating. Additionally, this specialization also protects your other furniture and your floor from damaging accidental contact with your equipment. The rubber covering also enhances the grip and the comfort of holding them. For personal preferences, this kind of dumbbells comes in various colors.
Whichever among the two types you choose for your dumbbell exercises, just make sure that your choice will bring out the best in your workout ventures. If you are still looking for practical options, you can always try shopping online, as internet prices are sometimes as low as half the retail price. Then if you already have a trusty pair of weights, you can go on with your dumbbell exercises.
