Why dumbbell workouts make sense

You can get a great workout using nothing but dumbbells. A few good sets of dumbbells (or just one set of adjustable dumbbells - like the Bowflex Select Tech Dumbbells) are all you really need to get a complete fat-burning, muscle-building workout at home. In fact, many fitness experts actually prefer dumbbells over barbells and weight machines for several reasons...

• Lifting dumbbells requires more coordination and balance than barbells and weight machines
• Dumbbell exercises recruit more stabilizer muscles and do more to strengthen joints
• Dumbbell exercises allow for a greater range of motion and increased flexibility
• Dumbbells force you to use better form, while working both sides of your body equally (this can help to correct any strength imbalances that you may have)
• Dumbbells are flexible - there are literally hundreds of exercises you can do with just a set of dumbbells, a small bench, or an exercise ball!
  

If you're interested in learning more about effective dumbbell exercises, here are a few useful resources available online:

The Complete Dumbbell Workout

Weight Training with Dumbbells

Tips For A Well Balanced Physique