11 Dec PowerBlocks add great versatility to a workout room

This is the first in a 10-part series on Christmas gift ideas to help people on your list get more fit. Featured today are PowerBlocks.

PowerBlocks offer a world of benefits for people looking to increase their strength and flexibility.
Adjustable PowerBlocks allow users to easily change the amount of weight they’re lifting and they take up just a fraction of the space of having an entire set of dumbbells.
PowerBlock also now makes KettleBlocks, to replace kettlebells.
One set of adjustable PowerBlocks or KettleBlocks can save lots of money and space as they replace numerous traditional dumbbells or kettlebells.
Check out PowerBlocks or KettleBlocks in any of At Home Fitness’ Arizona Superstores. Here are some of the top PowerBlock models:
PowerBlock Sport 2.4 —This replaces eight pairs of dumbbells, or 216 pounds of free weights. The weight range is 3-24 lbs per hand in 3 lb increments. Increments achieved are 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, and 24 lbs per hand.
PowerBlock Sport 5.0 — Add more weight capability with this model, which replaces 10 pairs of dumbbells or 550 lbs of free weights. The weight range for the 5.0 is 5-50 lbs per hand in 5 lb increments. Weight increments achieved are 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 lbs per hand.
PowerBlock Sport U-33 Stage 1 —Replace a whopping 16 pairs of dumbbells or 352 lbs of free weights with the U-33. Increments achieved with the U-33 Stage I Set are 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, and 21lbs per hand. Dimensions are; 10.5”L x 5.5” H x 5.5” W. PowerBlock U-33 Stage I Set comes in 2 boxes.
PowerBlock U-33 Stage II — The U-33 Stage II Kit will expand the U-33 Stage I Set from 3-21 lbs per hand to 3-33 lbs per hand. The U-33 Set will then replace 25 pairs of dumbbells, or 866 lbs of free weights. Increments achieved with the U-33 Stage II Set are 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32 and 33 lbs per hand. The dimensions of U-33 Stage II Kit are; 13.25” L x 5.5” W x 5.5” H. Comes in 2 boxes.
PowerBlock Urethane U-50 — The PowerBlock U-50 Set has a weight range of 5-50lbs per hand, gives every 2.5 lb increment, and replaces 20 pairs of dumbbells in the space of 1 pair. The U-50 Set replaces the equivalent of 1,049 lbs of free weights. The weight increments achieved with the U-50 Set Are; 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 17.5, 20, 22.5, 25, 27.5, 30, 32.5, 35, 37.5, 40, 42.5, 45, 47.5 and 50 lbs per hand.
KettleBlock 20lb — The entry level KettleBlock 20 replaces 5 Urethane kettlebells in 1/5th the space replacing 61 lbs of kettlebells at a fraction of the cost. The KettleBlock 20 gives you these kettlebell increments: 5, 8, 12, 16 and 20.
KettleBlock 40lb — Increase your capabilities with the KettleBlock 40, which replaces 8 Urethane kettlebells in 1/8th the space replacing 186 lbs of kettlebells at a fraction of the cost. You could expect to pay about double that for traditional kettlebells and have 8 kettlebells to store instead of 1 KettleBlock. The KettleBlock 40 gives you these kettlebell increments: 8, 12, 16, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40.

One set of adjustable PowerBlocks or KettleBlocks can save lots of money and space as they replace numerous traditional dumbbells or kettlebells.

At Home Fitness consultant Aaron Dorksen’s blog deals with a variety of fitness topics, ranging from workout tips, motivational ideas and feature stories on how exercise impacts people’s lives. E-mail him with comments, questions or ideas for future blogs at aaron@athomefitness.com