how heavy of dumbbells would an average women need for this workout program?
1474243
I used 5 & 8 lbs but I'm a weakling. Try around 10 lbs to start with if you are fit already.
1474244
My wife used 3 lb dumbbells and thought they were too light so she upped to 5 lb weights and they seemed to do the trick. Hope that helps.
1474245
I used weight 3 or 5. I don't like the bands. Its really personal choice with the weights. He'll say "if this doesnt burn, go heavier, if this burns too much and you can't keep up, go lighter". I was fine with 3's.
1474246
No dumbbells! It comes with a workout band that in all honesty, is a lot better because it's "adjustable", meaning you can fix the tension during your workout and still get a great workout. Would not suggest dumbbells at all.
1474247
I would suggest a small set that you are personally comfortable with as the best solution allowing you to switch between them as desired. We have a set of 8 ranging inch from 1 to 10 lbs that works very well.
1474248
I use 5 pounds. The average test is to go to the store and see how many reps you can do with a weight. If you can easily do 15, then go to a higher weight that will challenge you. If you have to push yourself to get the last 2-3 reps, then that's a good weight for you.
1474249
Try 5 lbs. I'm a 200 lb. man and I use 10 lbs. I probably could use more for some of the routines, but this weight has proven effective. But I also agree with some of the other posts: (1) try the band(s), (2) try a range of weights.
1474250
This really depends on your strength level and what you want to get out of it, Tone or Bulk. If you are looking for tone try to keep each exercise at 15 reps and increase your weight as they become easier, also maintaining the 15 reps. If you want to add more mass, try to lift heavier and do 8 reps. I was in the middle, I wanted to tone up but also keep getting larger so if I every got to 13 reps on a weight, next time I would up the weights to take me down to about 7 or 8 and then work my way back to 12-13 than up the weight again. That really helped me through the program not only to gain the muscle I wanted but also keep me working hard the whole time. This really depends on your strength level and what you want to get out of it, Tone or Bulk. If you are looking for tone try to keep each exercise at 15 reps and increase your weight as they become easier, also maintaining the 15 reps. If you want to add more mass, try to lift heavier and do 8 reps. I was in the middle, I wanted to tone up but also keep getting larger so if I every got to 13 reps on a weight, next time I would up the weights to take me down to about 7 or 8 and then work my way back to 12-13 than up the weight again. That really helped me through the program not only to gain... » Read More This really depends on your strength level and what you want to get out of it, Tone or Bulk. If you are looking for tone try to keep each exercise at 15 reps and increase your weight as they become easier, also maintaining the 15 reps. If you want to add more mass, try to lift heavier and do 8 reps. I was in the middle, I wanted to tone up but also keep getting larger so if I every got to 13 reps on a weight, next time I would up the weights to take me down to about 7 or 8 and then work my way back to 12-13 than up the weight again. That really helped me through the program not only to gain the muscle I wanted but also keep me working hard the whole time. « Show Less
1474251
I would say starting out you should use 5 lbs and under. What is good about this is that it comes with a really great intro-moderate resistance band. I used this band for the program and got great results, so just starting out you don't need to by anything extra.
1950440
How much you "need" depends on your current strength level and what your goal is. For example I can press a 90lb barbell over my head, but I can't do an overhead press with the 30lb band standing with both feet on it. With one foot yes, but not both. I can curl close to a hundred pounds on a barbell. the 30lb band feels about the same when curling
969412
3 dumbbell pairs.. 3, 5 and 8 lbs in addition to the resistance cord.. thats it
2067797
I use a 10 pound kettlebell myself. That weight works well, seems to be heavy enough to feel the workout but not too heavy so that you can't perform the exercises.
314846
Well i do dumbell presses at 60lbs/side....but doesnt feel safe, so i just do it on my flat bench...i dont really recommend, goin over250lbs, theres only 3 nuts n bolts keeping the bench from breaking.
1680912
A lot, unfortunately- ez bar, adjustable dumb bells, or three to four dumb bell handle sets with several different weight a pull up bar, and an adjustable bench. You're told you can get by with less, but using bands instead of dumb bells won't provide the results you want, and using a stability ball for a bench is possible, but less than optimal. You also have to factor in the cost of food and whatever supplements you choose to use. So, a lot of equipment needed, but the program really does deliver on its promise of adding muscle. You just have to decide if the look is worth the cash.
2012990
I use 5lb but in the videos they tell u to have a set of heavy weights and light weights, but at first use weights that feel comfortable to you and that you can tolerate without hurting yourself, then once you feel your ready to go up feel free to upgrade!.. hope this helps and good luck!
1906465
Hello. There are 16 10lb plates. If you so wanted to load all on to one dumbbell the most you could get would be 12 on one dumbbell (all there is room for) plus the weight of the dumbbell (about six pounds), so yes the most you could get one dumbbell to be would be about 126 lbs.
695168
These would honestly not hold up if you ever dropped them. I wouldn't drop them from even a couple of inches from the ground, then traditional weights which are more robust and again these only go up to 90 lbs. anyways. Besides if your dropping weight then your only dropping them from a couple of inches anyways and you are obviously not playing around at Planet Fitness you actually are challenging yourself. I like these dumbbells for cutting season or for my wife to use.
1476638
This is a very basic. I wouldn't look to go over 135 with this. If your already lifting and our serious about progression I would reccomend you get an Olympic bar and invest in good weights.
1885733
I am 255 lbs , 30 lbs dumbbell's in each hand. That's 315 lbs total . Seems to be no problem.HO
1678963
Really depends on your fitness level and health conditions. I'm 5'3", 113lbs, 14% bf, consider myself healthy, and go to the gym to lift on a regular basis. I played with 8's in the beginning and eventually 12's and for some exercises used bigger dumbbells. They give me a good sweat. I go at the same pace as the ppl working out in RushFit.My mom, however, has barely lifted weights in her life. She has fibromyalgia and other health conditions. Therefore she can only do some of the RushFit exercises, at slower paces, and for those she uses 3-4lb dumbbells, breaks a huge sweat.
1801010
The only routine I do with the 1090 is curls. This is mainly because I tend to work out at the gym rather than at home. However, this package comes with a dvd demonstrating how to do many exercises with it. There are many uses for this dumbell. By strong, I'm assuming you mean you're capable of lifting more than this weight. If that is the case, you can still get a workout out of the 1090s. Some exercises are tougher to do at higher weights than others.
1640829
Definitely! I'm 50 and did this workout last year. Just take it as slowly as you need to. The program starts with a 20 minute workout 3 x per week. Just do that one until your strength and endurance pick up, then add on the 30 minute workout. Then the 45 and the 2 60s. If you take it to YOUR level and use weights that are safe for you, you should be fine! Just don't be discouraged and pace yourself!
1691370
Yes I like dumbbells beter, but that's my opinion. Love the workout and the wight training made my body firmer. I do combine the 3 workouts though, Asalym, 1-2 and 25 love it
1678966
depends on where your strength level is, anywhere from 5 - 15. I jump between 8-15 lbs depending on the exercise. On plyo days there is no reason for me to use more than 10 lbs at the moment. As you progress you will need more weight. Also, lifting heavy at some point does NOT mean you'll get a super muscley body builder body. You're a woman, it doesn't work that way. You will be toned. That's the goal anyway.
94605
Correct. The total weight of the handle, plates, and collars = 100lbs per dumbbell.