Gymnastic dumbbell

Special gym dumbbells are smaller and lighter than the also available short or barbells. They are also not used for strength training or muscle building, but support by their weight in endurance training and gymnastics. Depending on the model, gymnastic dumbbells are also referred to as fitness dumbbells, neoprene dumbbells and vinyl, soft or dumbbells. What these versatile fitness helpers can do is presented here.

Gym Dumbbells – space saving and versatile

Gym dumbbells can be used in many endurance sports and improve the training success through their use. In addition to traditional gymnastics, they come in jogging, walking, aerobics, step aerobics and on the treadmillfor use. They not only strengthen the biceps and triceps in the arms, but also, depending on the exercise, the muscle groups of the shoulder, chest, back and abdomen. This dumbbell shape is also very popular in rehabilitation sports, because it enables the gentle and targeted activation of muscle groups.

Dumbbells for the gymnastics area are often equipped with a fixed weight that can not be varied. The core is usually made of cast iron or a compacted cement mixture. A special form of the Gymnastics dumbbell Neoprene dumbbells with granulate filling: Here the weight is defined by the amount of filled granules. Since the granules in the dumbbellmoved freely, a better training success is achieved. And this is how it works: with movement, the granules hit the end of the dumbbell with a delay. This additional burden balances the muscle groups involved. Therefore, training with a granule dumbbell even reaches the deep muscles.

The coating of gym dumbbells

Most gymnastic dumbbells are covered with a plastic layer. The smooth surface is specially designed to keep these dumbbells in your hands for a long time. The often occurring in dumbbells rough surface in conjunction with the sweat occurring in endurance sports would suffer the skin of the palms in the long run. The plastic coating has the advantage that sweat can be easily washed off after a workout and thus the dumbbells are easy to clean. However, they can slip easily out of hand if the surface is too smooth.

Gymnastic dumbbells with a neoprene layer are specially designed so that they do not slip off so quickly during a sweaty workout. The coating makes the dumbbell more grip. If you use the dumbbells when jogging or for strenuous aerobic workouts, opt for a non-slip surface. However, these neoprene dumbbells are not as easy to clean as smooth plastics. Some dumbbells, however, have a removable neoprene coating that even in the Washing machinecan. The best way to clean the dumbbell of your choice is in the enclosed operating instructions.

Common weights and forms of gym dumbbells

Because they are primarily used to enhance endurance training and not targeted muscular build-up, gymnastic dumbbells have a lower weight than those used for weight training short or barbells. Because they are held in the hands of endurance sports for a long time, their shape is rather small and very grippy. A special variant of the gym dumbbells are bone dumbbells. Its ergonomic bone shape ensures that the exercise equipment fits well in the hand. Dumbbells with an angular shape have the advantage that they can not roll away – this reduces the risk of accidents.

The lightest dumbbells start at about half a kilo, really heavy versions can weigh 5 – 7 kilos. Who decides on a set, can recognize the different weights of the different colors. However, these are not standardized – each provider works with its own color scheme. Who has several dumbbells, is well served with a dumbbell holder. A tip: If you decide to do your endurance training in the beginning for a light pair of dumbbells: the longer you train with it, the harder it will be for you.