weight of dumbell

"ken" <> I am 72 and want to buy a set of dumbells for some basic toning and
> core exercises - what weight should i buy?
>

Get something that is easy to use, like ten-pound dumbells. See how you like
that weight. They sell them at K-Mart, Wal-Mart, etc. for about $5. each.

Buying the adjustable kind with the weight plates is a pain in the ass since
your strength levels are not going to increase much one way or the other.
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Splean Merchant <spleenmerc DeleteThis @yahoo.com> wrote:

> Buying the adjustable kind with the weight plates is a pain in the ass since
> your strength levels are not going to increase much one way or the other.

What?
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dhrravr.TakeThisOut@ohatzhapu.bet (The Queen of Can't and Hear) wrote:

>Splean Merchant <spleenmerc.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Buying the adjustable kind with the weight plates is a pain in the ass since
>> your strength levels are not going to increase

Splean, 72 or not, his strength could certainly increase, but I'd
recommend he use the solid dbs, too. Especially thinking of movements
like the overhead triceps extensions.

~*Ker-CLONK!*~

"Ouch! Son of a..."

>> much one way or the other.
>
>What?

Got a broomstick in yer ear?

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Curt James wrote:
> dhrravr.TakeThisOut@ohatzhapu.bet (The Queen of Can't and Hear) wrote:
>
> >Splean Merchant <spleenmerc.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Buying the adjustable kind with the weight plates is a pain in the ass since
> >> your strength levels are not going to increase
>
> Splean, 72 or not, his strength could certainly increase, but I'd
> recommend he use the solid dbs, too. Especially thinking of movements
> like the overhead triceps extensions.
>
> <snip>
Being age 71 years old I would not do overhead anythings for a good
while or your shoulders might regret it. Rotator injuries are very
common as you get older.
Adjustable dumbbells will enable you to do bench press or some such
and sort of dead lifts. Safer and easier to retreat from if things go
wrong. Don't bother with curls.
I started with 10lb each dumbbell some time ago and now am at 30lb each
dumbbell.
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ken wrote:
> I am 72 and want to buy a set of dumbells for some basic toning and
> core exercises - what weight should i buy?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ken

Buy a Thomas Inch Replica dumbbell. LOL
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cramerj58 RemoveThis @yahoo.com wrote:

>Being age 71 years old I would not do overhead anythings for a good
>while or your shoulders might regret it. Rotator injuries are very
>common as you get older.
>Adjustable dumbbells will enable you to do bench press or some such
>and sort of dead lifts. Safer and easier to retreat from if things go
>wrong. Don't bother with curls.
>I started with 10lb each dumbbell some time ago and now am at 30lb each
>dumbbell.

I wouldn't necessarily place my limitations on others, though. Clint
Eastwood is 76. Would you give him the same advice?

No.

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLG,GGLG...05-29,G
aka http://tinyurl.com/eeb7j

EVERYONE (give or take) can gain courtesy of the magic of progressive
weight training.

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"Curt James" <Clint Eastwood is 76. Would you give him the same advice?
>

Clint should stick to a set of 5 pounders and another set of 10 pounders.
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Spleen Merchent <spleencrumb.RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote:

How can you take someone who calls themself Spleen Merchent seriously?

>"Curt James" <Clint Eastwood is 76. Would you give him the same advice?
>>
>
>Clint should stick to a set of 5 pounders and another set of 10 pounders.

Whatever.

Thanks, however, for giving me an exuse to continue my Clint Eastwood
rant.

You're just my conduit beeyotch, beeyotch.

(Kidding. I like you, I really like you.)

Eastwood has always been one of my favorite actors. I remember Bradley
J. Steiner
<http://www.motion-online.dk/fora/index.php?showtopic=32450> stating
that he was always impressed by Bob Conrad's physique, well, Clint has
been one of my ideals from years back. Yes, every teen wanted to look
like Arnold Schwarzenegger, but Eastwood possessed a body that seemed
almost attainable.

http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLG,G...:2005-2
aka http://tinyurl.com/r2uoe

Now if only Kim Basinger's body was so easily attainable...

http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&rls=GGLG%2CGGLG%3A2...-29%2CG
aka http://tinyurl.com/rmwnp

Pete, I'm going with Kim for my vote. Cherokee and Miss Cleo are both
phenomenal but Kim's my dream girl.

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basically, to build strength, you want to be able to do 5 - 10 reps of a
given exercise. If you can do more than 10 reps, time to look at a
heavier weight for that exercise. If you can't do 5, move to a lighter
weight. To build endurance, do more reps with lighter weights. It's
generally a good idea to vary your workout between the two extremes.
Most important: make certain to rest between workouts. basically, if a
muscle is still hurting, it's way too soon to work it again.

I'd recommend picking picking up the dumbbells you are considering, and
see how they feel to you, before you buy. You will want a range of
sizes, for different exercises.

ken wrote:
> I am 72 and want to buy a set of dumbells for some basic toning and
> core exercises - what weight should i buy?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ken
>

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never say never. I'm a 47 yr old woman who is recovering from a severe
hypothyroid tailspin. (being hypo causes one to loose muscle, and makes
it very difficult to work out) When I started lifting, I had trouble
with 2# dumbells. I recently bought a 15#, which I am able to press and
curl 5 reps.

I do agree that solid dumbells are easier and safer all 'round. Also,
when working with a heavier weight, do only one side at a time, so you
can use your other hand to spot of the weight starts to get away from you.

Splean Merchant wrote:

> "ken" <> I am 72 and want to buy a set of dumbells for some basic toning and
>
>>core exercises - what weight should i buy?
>>
>
>
> Get something that is easy to use, like ten-pound dumbells. See how you like
> that weight. They sell them at K-Mart, Wal-Mart, etc. for about $5. each.
>
> Buying the adjustable kind with the weight plates is a pain in the ass since
> your strength levels are not going to increase much one way or the other.
>
>

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Don't let the African Violets on the window sill fool you.
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CuriousKitten <cur10usk1tt3n DeleteThis @spamproofgmail.com> wrote:

>basically, to build strength, you want to be able to do 5 - 10 reps of
>a given exercise. If you can do more than 10 reps, time to look at a
>heavier weight for that exercise. If you can't do 5, move to a lighter
>weight. To build endurance, do more reps with lighter weights. It's
>generally a good idea to vary your workout between the two extremes.
>Most important: make certain to rest between workouts. basically,
>if a muscle is still hurting, it's way too soon to work it again.

I've certainly been slacking on the sleep portion of the "Eat. Sleep.
Train. (Repeat.)" adage.

>I'd recommend picking picking up the dumbbells you are considering,
>and see how they feel to you, before you buy. You will want a range
>of sizes, for different exercises.

I have pairs of 10, 15, and 20-pound hex dbs. And a pair of
vinyl-covered SIX-pounders, too. (Not pink or purple, unfortunately.)

Had a pair of 25's but they were stolen during a move. Had used them
as a doorstop as I moved boxes from point A to point B. Way to go,
thief with brass balls.

I also have tiiiiiiny plates (washers from a hardware store) that fit
on an adjustable db bar. Four at .19 lbs., six at .26 lbs., and four
at .39 lbs. Because, hey, it's all about the progression.

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ken wrote:
> I am 72 and want to buy a set of dumbells for some basic toning and
> core exercises - what weight should i buy?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ken

Hi
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