Dumbbells for Dummies

I seldom exercise. I'm too lazy for it. Besides, i'm already skinny and i don't have fats to burn. Hehe. Nah, i know it's not just that. We need to exercise to be energized and burn those calories. I've actually enrolled in a gym class before with my colleagues but it lasted for only three days. That's how lazy we are when it comes to exercise. Har. Anyways, got this article from a mag and you might as well read this too.

If you are ready to start lifting weights but don't want to commit to a gym membership, it might be worth investing in a set of dumbbells. With these weights, you can work out cost-effectively in your home. Weights can range from one kilo up to 90 kilos or more, and can be chrome or coloured, round or square. All work just as well, so chose what's comfortable.

You may need different weights for different exercises; for example, most women find it harder to do forward raises than bicep curls with the same weight. Invest in a couple of pairs or compromise by buying a good general weight, and number repetitions according to the difficulty of exercises. When testing dumbbells at a sports shop, do a few bicep curls. The best weight will be hard to lift on the fifth, sixth or seventh repetition.

Female beginners should go for between one and five kilos for a starter weight, while men should start between five and ten.