{"product_id":"aquafit-water-dumbbells","title":"Adjustable Water Dumbbells, 15 to 35 kg load | AquaNess","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sa-bloc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"sa-surtitre\"\u003eDelivery\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetropolitan France: 5 to 10 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e, including preparation. Tracking provided upon shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdjustable Water Dumbbells: a rigid load lets you cheat, water doesn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a classic dumbbell. It stays still while your body finds a hundred discreet ways to compensate. Momentum takes over, your stabilizers disengage, and you finish the set convinced you've worked hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill AquaNess with water and that becomes impossible. The load shifts with each repetition, and your deep muscles spend the entire set correcting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad adjustable by the liter.\u003c\/strong\u003e One liter of water weighs one kilogram. You adjust before each session instead of buying heavier equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e When empty, the pair slides into a drawer or a carry-on suitcase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo noise.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft casing: nothing clangs on the floor, even at six in the morning above a neighbor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtected joints.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fluid resistance dampens the jolts that cast iron transmits to wrists and elbows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich capacity to choose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stated capacities correspond to the \u003cstrong\u003emaximum\u003c\/strong\u003e volume, not what you will have to lift. You fill to your level and add water over the weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e: for beginners or returning after a long break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e: regular practice, movements already mastered. The best compromise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e35 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e: advanced level, or room for several years without repurchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen in doubt, choose a higher capacity. A half-filled dumbbell works perfectly; the opposite is not true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat works during a set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the water moves, the recruitment goes beyond the target muscle: continuous abdominal belt and obliques, shoulders and rotator cuff for stabilization, biceps and forearms as prime movers, back and legs during carries and lunges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSix exercises to get started\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBicep curl\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 sets of 12, 60 sec rest. Slower on the way down than on the way up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoulder press\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 sets of 10, 75 sec rest. Lower ribs in, no arching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBent-over row\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 sets of 12, 60 sec rest. Flat back, shoulder blades initiate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRussian twist\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 sets of 20, 45 sec rest. Rotation starts from the ribs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoblet squat\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 sets of 12, 90 sec rest. Held against the chest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eForward lunge\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 sets of 10 per leg, 75 sec rest. Knee aligned with foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo to three sessions per week, with one rest day in between. If you're starting from scratch, read \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-journal\/musculation-debutant-maison\"\u003ewhere to start home strength training\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe limits, honestly stated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater dumbbells do not replace a loaded barbell if your goal is maximum strength. Their ceiling is lower than that of cast iron. In exchange: incomparable stabilizer recruitment, gentle resistance, and almost no bulk. I have detailed the comparison in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-journal\/halteres-eau-ou-fonte-comparatif\"\u003ewater dumbbells or cast iron dumbbells\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 to 10 business days in Metropolitan France. Other countries are listed in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it leak?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cap is watertight, but you must screw it on all the way and check it before each session. Most reported leaks come from a poorly closed cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHot or cold water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold, from the tap. Hot water deforms the plastic over time. Empty and rinse if you leave it filled for several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eI'm a beginner. Is this suitable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one of the best starting points. You start half-filled, so very light, and you increase the weight over the weeks without buying new equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it make noise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The soft casing and water absorb shocks. This is the main argument for apartment living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it on a plane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen empty, yes, as carry-on luggage. Only fill it once you arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I see results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first visible changes appear between the sixth and eighth week, with two or three sessions per week. I prefer a realistic timeframe to a thirty-day promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if it doesn't suit me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty days to return it to me, beyond the legal fourteen days, unused. Write to me, I answer myself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of AquaNess water-fillable dumbbells, with sealing caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeneral advice, this is not medical advice. In case of pregnancy, injury under rehabilitation, or medical condition, seek a doctor's advice before starting.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSportivearena\u003c\/strong\u003e, everyone deserves a proper home gym without breaking the bank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sportivearena","offers":[{"title":"15 kg","offer_id":52211428720983,"sku":"CJYD203139103CX","price":89.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 kg","offer_id":52211428688215,"sku":"CJYD203139104DW","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"35 kg","offer_id":52211428753751,"sku":"CJYD203139107GT","price":109.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/8694\/3063\/files\/aquaness-lifestyle-femme.png?v=1786338554","url":"https:\/\/sportivearena.com\/en\/products\/aquafit-water-dumbbells","provider":"Sportivearena","version":"1.0","type":"link"}