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misc.fitness.weights -> Where to get equipment?
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Author: DanDate: 09:48 16-02-07
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Where, in or near New York City, would I get equipment for my home
gym?
I needed some heavier weight plates and was very disappointed by the
selection at Modell's and The Sports Authority in Queens.
I managed to get barbell weight plates up to 50lbs. and dumbbell
plates up to 10lbs. I expect I'll need heavier dumbbell plates soon.
Modell's was also disappointing with benches. They don't deliver so I
would have to find a big enough vehicle.
I have NOT been lurking so please excuse me if this is not the right
forum for this inquiry.
Dan
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Author: Steve FreidesDate: 11:57 16-02-07
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"Dan" <kaliushkin@att.net> wrote in message
news:1171637282.415505.176700@h3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> Where, in or near New York City, would I get equipment for my home
> gym?
>
> I needed some heavier weight plates and was very disappointed by the
> selection at Modell's and The Sports Authority in Queens.
>
> I managed to get barbell weight plates up to 50lbs. and dumbbell
> plates up to 10lbs. I expect I'll need heavier dumbbell plates soon.
>
> Modell's was also disappointing with benches. They don't deliver so I
> would have to find a big enough vehicle.
>
> I have NOT been lurking so please excuse me if this is not the right
> forum for this inquiry.
GymSource and OmniFitness, both places that I've bought from here in
suburban NJ, also have retail outlets in NYC. Definitely what you
want - the stuff at Sports Authority and Modell's is crap. OK for
things like neoprene-covered dumbbells, but definitely not where you
want to be buying your Olympic set, bench, rack, and the like.
A Google on
fitness equipment, NYC
will get you locations and phone numbers for both chains.
-S-
http://www.kbnj.com
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Author: CurtDate: 17:27 16-02-07
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Author: ATP*Date: 20:56 16-02-07
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"Dan" <kaliushkin@att.net> wrote in message
news:1171637282.415505.176700@h3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> Where, in or near New York City, would I get equipment for my home
> gym?
>
> I needed some heavier weight plates and was very disappointed by the
> selection at Modell's and The Sports Authority in Queens.
>
> I managed to get barbell weight plates up to 50lbs. and dumbbell
> plates up to 10lbs. I expect I'll need heavier dumbbell plates soon.
>
Why? Usually you make up a DB from 1" hole 10 lb plates because larger
plates have bigger diameters, which is undesirable for some DB exercises.
Using 10's and under works fine for plates up to at least 110 pounds and
probably more with the right handles. BTW, you might try New York Barbell.
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Author: Lee MichaelsDate: 05:02 17-02-07
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"Dan" <kaliushkin@att.net> wrote in message
news:1171637282.415505.176700@h3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> Where, in or near New York City, would I get equipment for my home
> gym?
>
> I needed some heavier weight plates and was very disappointed by the
> selection at Modell's and The Sports Authority in Queens.
>
> I managed to get barbell weight plates up to 50lbs. and dumbbell
> plates up to 10lbs. I expect I'll need heavier dumbbell plates soon.
>
> Modell's was also disappointing with benches. They don't deliver so I
> would have to find a big enough vehicle.
>
> I have NOT been lurking so please excuse me if this is not the right
> forum for this inquiry.
>
> Dan
>
http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/
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Author: DanDate: 21:03 17-02-07
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ATP* wrote:
> "Dan" <kaliushkin@att.net> wrote in message
> news:1171637282.415505.176700@h3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> > Where, in or near New York City, would I get equipment for my home
> > gym?
> >
> > I needed some heavier weight plates and was very disappointed by the
> > selection at Modell's and The Sports Authority in Queens.
> >
> > I managed to get barbell weight plates up to 50lbs. and dumbbell
> > plates up to 10lbs. I expect I'll need heavier dumbbell plates soon.
> >
> Why? Usually you make up a DB from 1" hole 10 lb plates because larger
> plates have bigger diameters, which is undesirable for some DB exercises.
> Using 10's and under works fine for plates up to at least 110 pounds and
> probably more with the right handles. BTW, you might try New York Barbell.
The 10 lb plates I have (Champs, EverLast) are 7 1/2" diameter. They
seem to me too big for the dumbbells (also Champs and Everlast).
Despite my misgivings, are they the right size?
Dan
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Author: ATP*Date: 09:09 18-02-07
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"Dan" <kaliushkin@att.net> wrote in message
news:1171764214.997777.307700@v45g2000cwv.googlegroups.com...
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> ATP* wrote:
>> "Dan" <kaliushkin@att.net> wrote in message
>> news:1171637282.415505.176700@h3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
>> > Where, in or near New York City, would I get equipment for my home
>> > gym?
>> >
>> > I needed some heavier weight plates and was very disappointed by the
>> > selection at Modell's and The Sports Authority in Queens.
>> >
>> > I managed to get barbell weight plates up to 50lbs. and dumbbell
>> > plates up to 10lbs. I expect I'll need heavier dumbbell plates soon.
>> >
>> Why? Usually you make up a DB from 1" hole 10 lb plates because larger
>> plates have bigger diameters, which is undesirable for some DB exercises.
>> Using 10's and under works fine for plates up to at least 110 pounds and
>> probably more with the right handles. BTW, you might try New York
>> Barbell.
>
> The 10 lb plates I have (Champs, EverLast) are 7 1/2" diameter. They
> seem to me too big for the dumbbells (also Champs and Everlast).
> Despite my misgivings, are they the right size?
>
> Dan
I measured three different brands, including a professional style Ivanko DB,
and they're all roughly 8 inches. In the smaller weights, a solid DB would
have a smaller diameter, but once you get up there in weight, they go up to
about eight inches diameter.
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Author: joanneDate: 16:21 18-02-07
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On Feb 16, 6:48 am, "Dan" <kaliush...@att.net> wrote:
> Where, in or near New York City, would I get equipment for my home
> gym?
>
Why buy new? Check your local want ads, thrift shops and garage sales.
Lots of weight and or exercise equipment collecting dust that may be
just what you are looking for at alot less cost.
Of course you may need a friend with a truck to help you out, but its
still worth it.
joanne
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Author: DanDate: 16:20 20-02-07
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Steve Freides wrote:
> "Dan" <kaliushkin@att.net> wrote in message
> news:1171637282.415505.176700@h3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> > Where, in or near New York City, would I get equipment for my home
> > gym?
> >
> > I needed some heavier weight plates and was very disappointed by the
> > selection at Modell's and The Sports Authority in Queens.
> >
...
>
> GymSource and OmniFitness, both places that I've bought from here in
> suburban NJ, also have retail outlets in NYC. Definitely what you
> want - the stuff at Sports Authority and Modell's is crap. OK for
> things like neoprene-covered dumbbells, but definitely not where you
> want to be buying your Olympic set, bench, rack, and the like.
>
> A Google on
>
> fitness equipment, NYC
>
> will get you locations and phone numbers for both chains.
>
> -S-
> http://www.kbnj.com
I found GymSource and OmniFitness in Nassau County, Long Island. I'm
going to pick up some light weight plates - 1 1/4, 2 1/2 lbs. What
brands should I look for? Is Modell's brand, Everlast, adequate?
Dan
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