Gym equipment

[Cagare]

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Also curious; anyone know anywhere with free weights in stock? Would love some 5, 10, 15, 20lb set right now but guessing everywhere is cleared out.

Cleared out everywhere. Superstore had some lightweight stuff out, at realistic pricing, which fits your description.

[revelations]

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Cleared out everywhere. Superstore had some lightweight stuff out, at realistic pricing, which fits your description.

You can prob find some marked up on Kijiji - used to be something like $1 a pound but im sure its 2x that now.

[Cagare]

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You can prob find some marked up on Kijiji - used to be something like $1 a pound but im sure its 2x that now.

Marked up more than that in some cases.

[89coupe]

All setup, just need to buy some plate weight and a big mirror for the wall.

[Cagare]

Plates are still incredibly hard to find, used market is nearly as much or more than new right now.

What do you think of the powerblocks? I never thought I could get over the handle design. Was hoping to track down some Ironmasters eventually.

[mr2mike]

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[89coupe]

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Plates are still incredibly hard to find, used market is nearly as much or more than new right now.

What do you think of the powerblocks? I never thought I could get over the handle design. Was hoping to track down some Ironmasters eventually.

The power blocks are ok, had them for years. I use to have a full Olympic weight set, 350lbs worth along with dumbbells, but sold it thinking I would never use them. Then the Pandemic happened lol

[Cagare]

I am just waiting for one more order to arrive with my air bike, another pull up bar and rings and a few other accessory bits. Still need some adjustable dumbbells and a few kettlebells.

[Tik-Tok]

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The power blocks are ok, had them for years. I use to have a full military weight set, 350lbs worth along with dumbbells, but sold it thinking I would never use them. Then the Pandemic happened lol

I just sold 300lbs of weights in January for $50 because I was sick of them taking up space in the basement and wanted them gone, fast. Guess I should have waited, lol.

[cet]

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I know there are a lot of fitness threads on here but with being cooped up in the house more I was wondering what the world of beyond thinks of the Peloton Bikes?

They seem really expensive for that they are to me and I never like monthly fees but those I know who have them seem to like them a lot.

Girlfriend got one before Christmas but I only really started using it a few weeks ago once the gym closed. I just replaced getting up early to go to the gym with getting up early to get on the bike. I haven't been on a bike in years, and before this, never been to a spin class. I was looking for a way to add cardio to my day and I'm really enjoying the bike. Lots of different classes to choose from and you can filter by music type, ability, length, etc. You can jump on at a specific time to join in to a live class or just start when you want and choose any one you want.

What I also like is that it's not just bike classes. With the Peloton you have the big screen on the bike, there's also an app you can download that has a whole lot more on it. You can do running and walking classes, both inside and outside, bootcamp classes, strength, yoga, stretching and a few more; all kinds of different programs for all kinds of different goals and abilities. The only classes I've tried so far are the spin, a core work out, and a dance cardio one I did with my daughter. All that did was show me that I'm much, much less coordinated than I thought I was.

[89coupe]

I can’t seem to find plate weight anywhere, everyone is out of stock.

[The_Rural_Juror]

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Plates are still incredibly hard to find, used market is nearly as much or more than new right now.

What do you think of the powerblocks? I never thought I could get over the handle design. Was hoping to track down some Ironmasters eventually.

I like the feel of Ironmasters but the Powerblocks are so much more convenient for changing weights. Powerblocks also appeared to be more secure.

[Cagare]

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I can’t seem to find plate weight anywhere, everyone is out of stock.

Rogue Canada has some limited stock if you wanted to order, but you will be waiting a while.

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I like the feel of Ironmasters but the Powerblocks are so much more convenient for changing weights. Powerblocks also appeared to be more secure.

I mean, it's not like I change weights all the time. I mean, some incline press if I am trying to jump RPE, it's not hard to add one plate to the ironmaster or take it away. They also feel more like a standard dumbell, and it looks like I could drop them after a set and not worry about hurting them. I think the powerblock would be great if you have multiple people working out at once?

[killramos]

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Girlfriend got one before Christmas but I only really started using it a few weeks ago once the gym closed. I just replaced getting up early to go to the gym with getting up early to get on the bike. I haven't been on a bike in years, and before this, never been to a spin class. I was looking for a way to add cardio to my day and I'm really enjoying the bike. Lots of different classes to choose from and you can filter by music type, ability, length, etc. You can jump on at a specific time to join in to a live class or just start when you want and choose any one you want.

What I also like is that it's not just bike classes. With the Peloton you have the big screen on the bike, there's also an app you can download that has a whole lot more on it. You can do running and walking classes, both inside and outside, bootcamp classes, strength, yoga, stretching and a few more; all kinds of different programs for all kinds of different goals and abilities. The only classes I've tried so far are the spin, a core work out, and a dance cardio one I did with my daughter. All that did was show me that I'm much, much less coordinated than I thought I was.

I bit the bullet and ordered one, I can return it if i don’t like it so no harm in trying.

Looking forward to it showing up, I feel like it likely has the right level of convenience and competitiveness for me to actually get into it. Or it won’t. I guess we will see.

Wife’s been angling for one for a while anyway.

[revelations]

This guy has some amazing exercises. I do his "10 min home workout" and it takes me 25 minutes

https://youtu.be/vc1E5CfRfos

[beyond_ban]

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All setup, just need to buy some plate weight and a big mirror for the wall.

Out of curiosity, what are you using the bar collars for?

[89coupe]

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Out of curiosity, what are you using the bar collars for?

Nothing at the moment, I literally put it together yesterday haha.

[bigboom]

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I like the feel of Ironmasters but the Powerblocks are so much more convenient for changing weights. Powerblocks also appeared to be more secure.

I've had my powerblocks for 8 years or so and theyve been great. My only concern is that they are only held in by those two pins and every now and then i wonder if they will ever fall out in the middle of a lift if gravity or something pulled them out but other than that they've been great. If i was being nitpicky the one thing i would say is that being able to get increments of 5 without having to pull the handles and remove the built in weights would be great.

[topmade]

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I've had my powerblocks for 8 years or so and theyve been great. My only concern is that they are only held in by those two pins and every now and then i wonder if they will ever fall out in the middle of a lift if gravity or something pulled them out but other than that they've been great. If i was being nitpicky the one thing i would say is that being able to get increments of 5 without having to pull the handles and remove the built in weights would be great.

Doesn't your pin handle have magnets? Mine have them but once you lift them up they get locked in place. My other sportblocks have the 4 plastic pins that seem pretty secure so I've never had any concerns with either falling out. Maybe yours is a different model can you rotate them around so the pins face up when doing your exercises.

[shakalaka]

I put this in yesterday. Bowflex M6. For the wife mostly but I am the who needs it lol. I am now looking at a squat rack of some kind, a bench, some plated weights and a dumbell set that I'll likely be ordering shortly. That's pretty much all I need in a home gym.