"Awesome core exercise tool! Stand on it and do curls or lateral raises using the lighter dumbbells - you'll be surprised at how hard they are on your abs. Develops balance too."
"Lots of information on exercise physiology, and simple, great programs for beginners and advanced athletes alike from experts with many decades of experience."
"Heavier adjustable dumbbells are just the job once you start more serious strength training. Start with a 50 lb set then upgrade to 90lbs if needed. Get some magnetic "paceweights" to go with - you can use them to create loads that are intermediate to the dumbbell selections. Use them for squats, bench and shoulder presses."
"These are traditional! Actually, you can do a lot without one - bench-presses can be done on the floor, for example. But they make your gym look serious!"
"Barbells let you do some awesome all-round strength exercises like deadlifts. If you get a cage or a squat rack, then they're good for squats and presses to. As you get better, there are plenty of more advanced lifts to try."
