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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Mid-50s here. I started regularly doing strength training recently after being diagnosed with osteopenia.

I initially did videos by fitness with PJ. She has a lot of content on youtube and is geared towards women over 40s. But in the last week or so decided to go through the Caroline Girvan Iron series, which is straight out strength training. I am fine with the core stuff and like doing it, so I alternate days between Iron and cardio/core/plyo/hiit.

At home, I have the Bowflex adjustable dumbbells.

https://www.bowflex.com/product/552-adjustable-dumbbells/100131.html#q=adjustable+dumbbells&start=1.

These are very easy to adjust and gives a wide range of weights. However, they get very bulky for me for certain exercises so I recently purchased these in 20 lbs per dumbbell (you can purchase lighter or heavier). These are a lot more compact, though not as easy to adjust (still easy though).

https://northdeerusa.com/products/northdeer-2-0-upgraded-adjustable-steel-dumbbells-40lbs-free-weight-set-with-connector-2-in-1-dumbbell-barbell-set[/quote]

DP - I found Caroline Girvan intimidating and not as easy to follow as Fitness Blender trainers, so I've stuck with them. I like working out with Daniel and Kelli, and they have added several new trainers over the last few years which has helped maintain my interest. The workouts are challenging without being so intimidating (to me) that I'm afraid to try.

I've looked at adjustable dumbbells but haven't been able to decide. I was leaning toward Power Blocks but as with the Bowflex, I'm concerned about the bulky size. Northdeer looks interesting, but I have Iron Master adjustable dumbbells that use a screw on/off mechanism, and it is not very quick. I think I'd prefer the quickness of Power Blocks or Bowflex.[/quote]

PP here, the Bowflex is definitely easy to adjust. I got the Northdeer because I found for certain exercises that required using 1 heavy dumbbell with both hands or where the dumbbells are held closer together, the Bowflex too bulky to comfortably hold. I use bowflex for some exercises and Northdeer for others to cut down on the amount of adjusting I need to do. [/quote]

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