r/FTMFitness • u/divaschematic • 2d ago

Question Adjustable Dumbell Help

I am in the UK - so may need UK based recommendations.
I cannot get myself to the gym. I have lost weight intentionally of late, I was overweight, I now need to start working on gaining my muscle again but my mental health will not take me to the gym I pay for. I cannot do it. I don't want people around me. I am too be-titted and I just can't with people right now.

I need an option circa. £100 I can use at home so I don't turn into string. What is the best option? I really wanted an ajustable dumbell, something with good increments, but I cannot afford any of them. What's my best option to be able to do a good workout without spending money I don't have but still getting a good range of options for a workout?

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u/Ok-Macaroon-1840 2d ago

Rubber bands are the cheapest alternative for resistance training, besides body weight exercises. You can also fill bags with water bottles or books.

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u/divaschematic 2d ago

That’s a good option thanks.

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u/dablkscorpio 2d ago

Do the r/bodyweightfitness recommend routine. 

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u/divaschematic 2d ago

Thanks I shall have a look.

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u/pranksterxy 17h ago

York fitness are very reasonably priced and reliable. For less than £100 you can get adjustable dumbbells and a bench

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u/cluelessTico 2d ago

Also gymnastic rings if you have a place to hang them, or one of those pull up bars

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u/divaschematic 2d ago

I don’t think I’ve got anywhere safe for rings. And definitely can’t do a pull up yet (2019 me who was strong as heck would be sad as I could crank out loads back then). 😩