At-Home Exercise Equipment Worth the $plurge

... When it comes down to basics, you still can't beat dumbbells for resistance training. If you're brand new to weight training, start with one set of 3- or 5-pound weights and another set of 8- or 10-pound weights. For a bigger splurge, and a ...

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