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Bowflex Adjustable Dumbbells Recalled After 100+ Injuries
This isn’t the first time BowFlex adjustable dumbbells have been recalled. In 2012, Nautilus issued a recall for its 1090 model of adjustable dumbbells because the weight selector dial could fail, causing the weight plates to fall when the dumbbells were lifted from their cradles. That recall occurred after 16 reports of problems that resulted in three injuries. CR asked…
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Stop Using These Recalled Bowflex Adjustable Dumbbells Now
If you use Bowflex adjustable dumbbells, be careful: Your workout gear may be impacted by a safety recall. BowFlex parent company Johnson Health Tech Trading has issued a recall for BowFlex adjustable dumbbells due to a serious impact hazard that could result in injury to users—the company says there have been over 300 reports of plates dislodging during use, including…
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QuickDraw Add-On Weights Can Make Your Dumbbells Heavier, But They Scare Me
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Purchasing a full set of individual dumbbell pairs between five and 60 pounds can cost well over $1,500, not to mention how much space you’d have to dedicate to storing them. That’s why I’m a huge fan of adjustable dumbbells like the REP QuickDraws or Nüobells, which I reviewed here…
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No, not push-ups — strengthen your pecs with a pair of dumbbells and these 4 exercises
Love them or hate them, push ups are a great exercise for strengthening your chest, shoulders, and even your back. If you fall into the latter category however, there’s good news — you can build your pecs with a pair of dumbbells instead. Dumbbells are one of my favorite fitness tools for increasing full-body strength, hypertrophy (or muscle growth), range…
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You only need a pair of dumbbells and these 7 moves to build full-body strength
Got a pair of dumbbells and 15-20 minutes? This 7-move workout from fitness coach Caroline Idiens is a perfect way to squeeze in a quick yet powerful session. No gym is needed for this one, just you and one set of dumbbells. With over 25 years of experience and 2 million Instagram followers, Idiens is a master at making fitness…
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You only need 2 dumbbells and 6 moves to build full-body muscle and boost your metabolism
Hitting the gym every day isn’t possible for everyone but it also isn’t necessary. Especially not when full-body workouts exist that you can complete anywhere, they target all the major muscle groups and boost your metabolism. Plus, you can use a standard pair of weights if you have some around, or consider picking up a set of the best adjustable…
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You only need 2 dumbbells and 30 minutes to build muscle all over and strengthen your core
You can get a lot of things done within 30 minutes, including a full-body high intensity resistance training (HIRT) workout which will work just about every muscle in your body. Using just a pair of the best adjustable dumbbells, this high-intensity muscle-building routine is created Dan, one-half of the YouTube fitness duo Tiff x Dan. This particular sweat session is…
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Scrap pull-ups — strengthen and sculpt your shoulder muscles with just 7 moves and a pair of dumbbells
If you aren’t a fan of pull-ups but would still like to train your upper body then you are in the right place. A well-designed routine like this six-move shoulder workout can help you build strength and muscle definition in less than 30 minutes. The workout is designed by trainer Britany Williams, and all you need is a set of…
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