Stay in shape at Argos Our range of in-home exercise equipment will enable you to exercise where and when it suits you. We have equipment to develop strength and stamina for men and women of all ages, for beginners and for experts. Whether you're looking for light exercise or for something more "serious", at Argos, we know how to take care of it. Before you start, we recommend two key safety tips. o Always consult your doctor before starting a new exercise programme which will involve a major increase in exercise compared to what you are used to. o Never let children near any equipment whilst in use as serious injuries can be caused by moving chains, wheels and spokes.
Strength Training There is a variety of keep fit equipment available at Argos which primarily helps to build up your strength.
Weights and Benches are the simplest way to increase your strength. With weights you can use either a barbell or dumbbell bar depending on the type of exercise you want to do. If you use a bench in conjunction with a set of weights it will allow you to develop your own training programme.
Multigyms are the most comprehensive fitness and body building machines for developing your muscles. They are fully adjustable so that you can progressively increase and
decrease the weights and resistance on them. Our multlgyms will suit everyone, whatever your age, sex or level of ability. We've included a dimensions box next to each multigym, but do allow for the extra space needed when the equipment is in use.
Stamina Building If you are looking to build up your stamina through exercise then have a look at our range of Exercise Bikes, Rowing Machines, Steppers and Treadmills.
Exercise Bikes help to build up your aerobic capacity and are particularly good at helping to tone up the muscles in your buttocks, hips, thighs and legs. Dual action cycles have adjustable pivoting handlebars enabling you to pedal and row, exercising the upper and lower body at the same time.
Rowing Machines are the single best machines for all round exercise by strengthening your legs and exercising your upper body.
Steppers provide one of the best forms of cardiovascular workout, using the largest body muscle groups and strengthening, toning and contracting muscles. Steppers are available in various formats from basic floor steppers to ste.pper climbers with electronic monitoring.
Treadmills are similar to jogging and walking and are renowned as one of the most intensive work-out machines. Now we've given you some key tips on keep fit equipment, have a look through the catalogue to see our full range and let Argos take care of it.
1. YORK 50KG CAST IRON BARBElll DUMBEU SET. Comprises 6 x O.5kg. 6 x 1.25kg. 4 x 2.5kg and 4 x 5kg discs giving 50 different weight combinations. Wilh 2 x 14 inch duntell bars and a 5 feet barbell bar. boih solid chromed with spinlock collars, Features special rubber rings to reduce disc movement. Exercise instructions included. Cat. No. 301/6118 2 0
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D.P. CURt BAR. Constructed from 1 inch chromed rubuJar steel. For ultimate bicep and tricep training. With two inside and twooutside cast iron collars. Includes instructions. Cat. No. 30019864 £9.95 4 @SUPERSTORESONLY YORK 5 FT BARBELL BAR. Solid chromed and knurled barbell bar with fIXed inner collars and twospinlock collars. 1 inch diameter bar. Cat. No. 3010832 £15.50 5 0
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YORKTRICEP AND CURL BAR. Constructed from I inch round steel rube. With 2 spring dip coOars.lncludes instructions. Cat. No. 30119043 £16.99
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YORK 20KG SPINlOCK ADJUSTABLE DUMBEU KIT. Comprises 2 x 14 inch chromed and knu~ed dumbell bars with spinlock collars incorporating rubber rings to reduce disc movement 4 x 0.5kg. 4 x 1.25kg and 4 x 2.5kgcast iron discs. Adjustable from 6to 20kg giving 7 combinations. Training chart included. Cat. No. 30119050 £24.99 3 0
YORK CAST IRON WEIGHTS. For usewith dumbell and barbell bars of 1 inch diameter. Rounded edges for easier handling.
2x 7.5KG CAST IRON WEIGHTS. Cat. No. 30119036 £14.99 9 0SUPERSTORESONLY 2 x 10KG CAST IRONWEIGHT$. Cat. No. 301n849 £19.99 10.YORK "6600" BENCH WITH LEG UFT. An adjustable bench which features unique leg exercise atta<hment. removable for imprOYing exerdse potential. Thick foam upholstery. Fixed balbell support with 3 position incline backrest with safety lock. Includes exercise wall charts. Size 65 x 40'1. x 28'12 inch approx. (Weights not induded.) Cat. No. 301(3977 £37.00 11. YORK "6600"BENCH AND BUTTERFLYATTACHMENT. Sturdy weight-lifting bench made from I'll inch square tubing and indudes unique leg exercise attachment which is instantly removable allowing Hat bench training in (QmfOrt. 3position indine back rest. Butterfly attachment helps develop chest muscles (pees).Thiddoam upholstery covered in durable vinyl. large foam rollers and epoxy coated steel frame. Complete with illustrated exercise guide. Size65x40x42 inch approx. (Weights not included.) Cat. No. 30119~63 £59.00