| Valeo Neoprene Hand Weight | 
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| Brand: Valeo
Category: Sports
Buy New: $9.25 - $30.56 (On sale from $39.99)
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ASIN: B002YC2W4O
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Product Description
Neoprene coating provides a comfortable non-slip grip. Helps improve muscle tone and core strength. Enhances all aerobic exercise and fitness training. Available in 2; 3; 5; 8 and 10 lb. weights. Includes exercise wall chart. Sold in pairs.
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Handy Weights April 16, 2010
Tom R.
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
If you're looking for some lightweight, fixed dumbbells, these should work just fine. The neoprene handles make them comfortable to grip- as opposed to those that are bare metal (some of those metal ones with "hatch marks" on the grip are downright painful). Also, these dumbbells won't be falling apart anytime soon. The worst that will happen to them over the long run, is that the covering will start to wear down- however you'll still be able to use them for your exercises despite that. In other words, a pair of these are going to last you awhile. One tip though, when they do start to wear down, most of the time its on an edge. Therefore, always placing them on a soft a surface as possible will be easier on the neoprene and make the covering last longer. Metal dumbbell racks can take their toll that way.
The only downside to buying dumbbells such as these is that the weight is set. In other words, for any given exercise, you'll only be able to get "5 pounds strong". For example, if you can lift a 5-pound dumbbell 10 times, and you continue to lift it 10 times, week after week, you'll never get any stronger. That's because the human body is efficient, and your muscles say, "If I can already lift 5-pounds, and that's all they ever want me to lift, then I don't have any reason to get bigger or stronger so I'm going to stay just the way I am."
Therefore, if you can use a 5-pound dumbbell quite easily with your exercises, and you want to get stronger, you're going to have to add a pound or two. And then, you're going to have to go out and buy another dumbbell, say a 6 or 7 pound one, in order to progress and get stronger. And that was my point- fixed dumbbells are set, so a disadvantage is that if you want to continue to get stronger you'll have to go out and buy more dumbbells. Tip: if you think you're going to need more weight in the furture, look into buying a pair of ADJUSTABLE dumbbells instead. Just a thought.
All-in-all a good product, and I highly recommend them if you're in the market for a pair of fixed dumbbells, especially good if you're doing rehab exercises, like for your rotator cuff. People with tendonitis might also be interested in Treat Your Own Tennis Elbow.
 Okay, But Uncomfortable March 12, 2008
Aleta Boddy (Portland, OR USA)
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
I like the color and size of these weights, and of course they seem to be pretty accurate in weight, but they are really uncomfortable to hold! It is not a smooth surface that you'll be holding onto - there is a large seam line on the weights, and you can see what looks like screws poking out.
Love Them March 28, 2008
MysticDazy
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I use these a lot. 3lbs doesn't sound like a lot of weight but trust me it is. I wanted to buy the 5lb ones but my husband convinced me otherwise. Good thing he did. Of course if you are use to weight lifting these may be too light.
perfect April 24, 2008
Jennie
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
They are soft. easy to grip. Perfect for weight training. I could not be happier.
Great for walking March 16, 2008
A. Smith (Lancaster, PA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I bought these so that I could use them during my power-walking. I really love them, they are just the right weight to walk with and still gives you the burn of a weight-lifting session. They have a great no-slip grip.
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