“I quickly surpassed 25 lb dumbbells, ” said Pells. Ulmer said it’s great to see women like Pells who want to lift more. “Our members are changing, and we are changing with them.” ...

Nüobell’s adjustable weight dumbbells go from 5 pounds to 80, one of the largest range we tested. But you’ll pay for that versatility — they also have the highest price among our test set.