| Valeo HW3 3-Pound Neoprene Hand Weights |  | Brand: Valeo
Category: Sports
List Price: $12.99
Buy New: $9.25
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Seller: The 5th Hope
Rating:  84 reviews
Color: Purple
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: HW3
Model: VA4531PU
UPC: 736097008413
EAN: 0736097008413
ASIN: B000I1BR6M
Release Date: October 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Colorful neoprene coated dumbbells | | • | Helps improve muscle tone and core strength | | • | Excellent for aerobics, step training, arms, shoulders and back training | | • | Provides a comfortable non-slip grip |
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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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Showing reviews 1-5 of 84
 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.
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.
Wonderful August 4, 2008
Jamie Crochet (Louisiana)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I bought these weights to help me with my veins. I have really deep veins and it's very hard when I have to do test for the nurses to find a vein. Someone recommended to me to get some weights and work my arms a few times a week and it would help with my veins. I think these weights are perfect for what I do. There not to heavy and they get the job done. I've been told by the nurses that my veins seem to be improving. I love the neoprene one them, it really helps to grip when I'm working out. I also like that fact that there's a little knot on each side of the weight so if you place them down they won't continue rolling. I love these weighs and would recommend them to anyone who has trouble with there veins or just want a little something to workout with.
Exactly what I wanted April 7, 2007
Tiffany (APO, AP)
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
This item was exactly what I wanted. Light weight with the comfortable neoprene grip. Also a very reasonable price and free shipping!
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