January is typically the most popular time of the year to purchase home gym equipment, but nationwide gym closures due to the coronavirus pandemic pushed that peak to March. Popular items such as resistance bands, dumbbells, and ankle weights flew off the shelves—and now, two months later, it's still difficult to find workout gear in stock online.
One item that's become especially hard to come by is a set of adjustable dumbbells. Popular brands including Bowflex and NordicTrack currently list their adjustable dumbbells as out of stock or with delayed shipment dates. And if you're lucky enough to come across a set online, you'll likely discover it to be extremely overpriced or only available for pickup. (Bookmark this guide to the best adjustable dumbbells for finding the perfect pair when they're all back in stock.)
But it's not all bad news: You can still snag a pair of NordicTrack's 12.5-pound adjustable dumbbells at Sears right now. Not only are they in stock and ready to ship right to your door, but the set is currently marked to $250, which is $150 less than the NordicTrack sticker price.
Buy It: NordicTrack SpeedWeight Adjustable Dumbbell Set, $250, sears.com
A great pick for beginners, the versatile dumbbell set combines the power of 10 dumbbells into one pair. Each dumbbell starts at just 2.5 pounds and increases (at intervals of 2.5 pounds) up to 12.5 pounds for a total lifting power of 25 pounds. To adjust the weights, set them in the storage trays, then simply turn the dial on both ends of the barbell to your desired resistance, which either attaches or removes the 8 weight plates. (Related: The Best Smart At-Home Fitness Equipment)
Each dumbbell is also engraved with a grip pattern to prevent it from slipping out of your palms. What's more, they come with two specially crafted stands that hold each dumbbell storage tray. This keeps your workout space tidy by storing spare plates when they're not in use and puts the dumbbells at the perfect height to grab when you're standing up. (Good news: There are still some cardio machines in stock—like stationary bikes—too.)
Plus, with many traditional dumbbells still unavailable to shop, this space-saving pick is the best way to up the intensity of your arm, back, and shoulder workouts at home, without having to purchase multiple sets of dumbbells. Not to mention, Sears is currently offering free shipping on orders over $59, including these adjustable dumbbells. So, there's really never been a better time to finally add a set to your collection—and maybe a few other pieces of equipment to round out your home gym.