Many people forget about free weights when they are trying to stay in shape, but exercising with free weights is actually extremely popular and effective.

No matter what your workout program looks like, free weights are a great addition. If you don’t know how to use barbells or dumbbells, that’s okay! Consult with a certified trainer.

Free weights can be used as your primary method of exercise, or to supplement programs such as CrossFit, running or biking.

At Home Fitness is the best place in Arizona to shop for treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical machines, home gyms, vibration training machines and FREE WEIGHTS.

People can also shop online at www.athomefitness.com.

The At Home Fitness Ahwatukee super store, located at 14647 So. 50th St., Phoenix, AZ 85044, has a 15,000 square-foot showroom that’s loaded with free weights!

Stop in and see the many great options for free weights and barbells at AHF Ahwatukee, or call 480-940-1022 for more information.

You name it – from Rubber Hex Dumbbells, to Rubber Olympic Plates, Power Blocks and Benches – At Home Fitness has a huge supply of free weights that are competitively priced.

At Home Fitness is the “House of Iron” for Phoenix!

Here are eight benefits of using free weights:

1.    WORK MUSCLES MORE EFECTIVELY – When you use free weights for strength training, you have to work harder against gravity. This is because you have to lift dumbbells or plates. As you maneuver the weight into different positions, this works out different muscles – including stabilizer muscles that aren’t activated as much on machines.

2.    CARDIO BENEFIT -In the first 4 weeks of strength training with free weights, your body builds muscle by contracting each muscle group. This helps to improve your overall strength while also burning fat

3.    GAIN STRENGTH AND MASS – After a period of regular strength training with free weights, the structure of your muscles changes to build larger, stronger muscles. Progress takes time, but you should start seeing results within a couple weeks.

4.    VERSATILITY – Free weights, like dumbbells or weight plates lifted on bars for exercises such as squats and shoulder presses, offer countless possibilities. You can do a multitude of different lifts, pushes or pulls with free weights!

Free weights won’t limit your range of motion like machines will and instead provide you with real-life, functional movement patterns.

5.  IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE – By using free weights, you can improve your balance and coordination as you must support the weight with your body. This is especially beneficial when lifting heavier weights or performing exercises like squats or overhead presses. When using machines, a lot of the balancing portion of the exercise is removed by sitting on a seat or standing in a fixed position.

6.  INCREASE BONE DENSITY – Regular strength training with free weights can help strengthen bones and increase bone density. This is especially beneficial for older individuals who may be more susceptible to bone-related illnesses such as osteoporosis. Free weight exercises like squats and lunges are great for improving bone density and strength.

7.  REDUCE YOUR RISK OF INJURY – When you use free weights, your body is forced to work in a more natural position. This helps decrease the risk of injury as your body responds to the resistance training by developing coordination and balance. By using free weights, you can also learn proper form which can help prevent injuries that may occur when using machines. 

8.  IMPROVE YOUR CORE – Free weights are great for working your core muscles, as you must constantly engage them to stabilize the weight and maintain good posture throughout each exercise. This helps to strengthen your midsection and improve overall balance and stability. By using free weights, you can also target core muscles more effectively than with machines. 

At Home Fitness is dedicated to helping people find the right equipment for their fitness needs, and they offer a wide range of options when it comes to free weights. With an extensive selection of dumbbells, barbells, weight plates, benches and more.

At Home Fitness is proud to also offer the following superstore locations in addition to AHF Ahwatukee in Phoenix:

* At Home Fitness Gilbert Superstore – 2810 S. Market St., Gilbert, AZ 85295 (480-855-6044). It’s located near Creative Leather and Costco.

The AHF-Gilbert store is a retail-sized location near Mesa, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Queen Creek, Chandler and Gilbert, to name a few.

* At Home Fitness Scottsdale – 6969 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (480-951-6951). AHF-Scottsdale has a 7,000-square foot showroom and is on the corner of 70th and Shea.

At Home Fitness-Scottsdale is located near Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, Anthem and many other locations in the West Valley.

* For At Home Fitness Commercial Sales call 888-351-6951, while the Service Department can be reached at 480-940-1022 or email Support@AtHomeFitness.com.