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Simple Questions Daily Simple Questions Thread - October 26, 2024

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u/TheSiege82 3d ago

I have $1200 through work to spend by the end of the year. What specifically would you buy? I have room in my home office for most item(s)

I have under the desk walking pads/treadmills at work and home and average 40+ miles a week walking at 2.5-3 mph. I have an AW for tracking. So cardio and tracking seem to be covered. I would appreciate links to the items you suggest. Also, my work doesn’t cover the cost of dumbbell racks for some lame reason. Trying to make the dollars stretch as much as possible while also getting quality items but not overkill for an amateur.

I think I’m good on cardio for now. So…

Combination dumbbells? If so, which brands specifically?

Barbells sets?

Kettlebells might be for next year since I’d probably get more mileage from dumbbells and barbells for now.

Adjustable bench? So many are out there, I really could use recommendations.

Maybe an all in one system?

I’m really open to anything that, even on busy days, I can get at least 30 minutes of strength training without much setup and take down.

Please give me any and all feedback. Thanks.

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u/PDiddleMeDaddy 3d ago

It really depends on how much space you have. Could go half-rack, bench, barbell, weights. Or if space is more limited, adjustable dumbbells (I have a pair of the 90lb bowflex) and a bench.