ECO-FRIENDLY DUMBBELL XDB103
This dumbbell is eye-catching with bright colours, no odor and good cost performance.
Item Code: XDB103
Weight Range: 1 / 1.5/ 2 / 3 / 5 KG
Material: PE+ Iron sands + concrete
Colors: red / blue / pink / cyan
Advantage:
1, environmentally friendly;
2, signle - piece molding;
3, do not scrape the floor;
4, no odor;
5, easy to clean;
| 1 KG | Rehabilitation |
| 1.5 KG | Novice female trainees with limited strength |
| 2 KG | Novice female trainees with good strength |
| 3 KG | Female trainees who work out regularly |
| 4 KG | Female trainees who want more strength |
A Brief History of Dumbbells
The dumbbell, a cornerstone of strength training, traces its origins to ancient civilizations. Early prototypes emerged in India (around 1000 BCE) with stone or sand-filled devices called "nals", used for building warrior strength. Ancient Greeks later adopted halteres – crescent-shaped stone weights – for athletic training and to enhance long jumps in the Olympic Games.
During the Middle Ages, European knights used weighted wooden clubs for combat preparation. The term "dumbbell" itself appeared in 16th-century England, referring to silent church bell ropes repurposed for resistance exercises (hence "dumb" bells).
The Industrial Revolution revolutionized dumbbell design:
18th century: Cast-iron adjustable plates were introduced.
19th century: Standardized weights emerged, popularized by strongmen like Eugen Sandow.
20th century: Rubber-coated dumbbells reduced noise, while hexagonal designs prevented rolling.
Modern innovations include adjustable selectorized dumbbells (e.g., Bowflex) and smart dumbbells with app-connected tracking (2020s). From stone to AI, dumbbells remain a timeless tool for human physical empowerment.
