A Dumbbell Workout Program

Want to incorporate a dumbbell workout program into your exercise routine?  Here are some tips to help:

If you work all day sitting at a computer, you may want to take out your dumbbells and just take a five minute break; raise and lower your arms at the elbow, using 5 lb. weights.
  
Hold a weight in each hand with arms outstretched, then slowly raise and lower your arms about ten repetitions.

Interestingly enough, these exercises will not only tone your arms but will also reduce thickness surrounding the veins in your arms, thus allowing for easy blood tests.  This exercise was recommended by a nurse.

Another common exercise is to bend at the waist and with the dumbbell in one hand, lift parallel to your waist.

And dumbbells are looking quite spiffy these days!  A new type, made of neoprene, are hexagon shaped and easy to handle with a non-slip grip. 

Some of the benefits of these new dumbbells:

They maximize your workout with extra resistance, are excellent for aerobic exercises, and are definitely comfortable.  They have a dense foam casing which provides a cushioned, non-slip grip and the dumbbells add strength to your walking or aerobic routine.

Priced from $3.50 to $12.00, depending on weight, these brightly colored dumbbells bring new life to traditional black and grey metal weights. Each weight is dipped in high visibility Neoprene. The neoprene coating adds a great look and a great feel!

In addition, the Neoprene hex dumbbells are available from 1 lb. to 10 lbs.  They are good quality dumbbells and are excellent for weight training at home. The neoprene dumbbells are less damaging on flooring, and because of their unique shape they don't roll away. They are also easier to grip and more gentle on your hands.

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