If getting into shape or just improving your overall fitness is one of your 2025 goals, getting a bit of gear to keep you active at home can go a long way to building up the consistency you need to see and feel the results. Resistance training is a worthwhile supplement to cardio no matter your age or gender — strong, capable muscles just make everything that little bit easier, and they help to prevent injury and age-related aches and pains too.
Whether you’re an out and out beginner or you’re ready to move on to slightly heavier weights, the PhysKcal Dumbbells Set of 6 with Carry Rack is a great option. Available on Amazon at prices ranging from £30.59 for the lightest set to £69.99 for the heaviest (prices correct at the time of writing), this dumbbell set is available in nine different colours and in four different weight sets ranging from a total of 6kg to 18kg.
These dumbbells are comfortable to hold thanks to their ergonomic design and soft-touch, non-slip outer material, making them the perfect at-home workout companions. Whether you’re getting some curls in whilst watching TV or knuckling down to a structured session, these weights should provide everything you need to get a thorough, full-body workout.
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If you’re keen to get started but need some pointers on how to use them, YouTube is a fantastic resource. For a full-body range of activities, we recommend checking out how to do the following: dumbbell curls, hammer curls, overhead triceps extension, goblet squats, lateral raises, weighted lunges, calf raises, tricep kickbacks, the dumbbell shoulder press, and dumbbell swings. We promise they’re simple, easy to learn, and not nearly as daunting as they sound. If you’re already into pilates or yoga, holding on to some light dumbbells while you work can also have fantastic benefits for your strength and endurance.
Amazon customers have been very pleased with these dumbbells, awarding an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from almost 1,000 user reviews. “A wonderful product, great value for money, great grip during the workout,” said one five-star review. “I‘m using them every day and they’re especially great for beginners. I love the suggested exercises they send along with the dumbbells. Overall, can really recommend.”
“I liked the texture of the dumbbells that makes them easy to grip,” said another happy customer. “When placed down on a worktop they do not roll and the weights selected are being used by all members of the family. Very pleased with quality, functionality and feel they are value for money.”
Another added: “Great set of weights, well-made, no issues at all, would recommend.”
Criticism is largely directed at the stand they come with. “The weights are very good, but the frame that comes with them, is not that strong,” said a three-star review. ”Don’t expect it to last long with a lot of use.” Another said similar: “Putting the stand together was so fiddly and awkward! Really frustrating, and it’s quite flimsy considering it’s holding heavy weights.”
If you’d like to check out some alternatives, you can pick up a 12kg Everlast set for £22.99 at Sports Direct. If you’re ready to take things up a gear, this 20kg set at Decathlon currently reduced to £39.99 is a great choice.
At a great price and in a colour or weight range to suit everyone, the PhysKcal Dumbbells is a great way to kickstart your 2025 fitness goals.