Changing the weight with one button is smart dumbbell technology

In the fitness world, strength training can seem intimidating, confusing, and intimidating, but research has proven that even light strength training can boost your metabolism, making it easier to lose weight, help stave off age-related muscle loss, and give you a better night’s sleep than aerobic exercise.

But one of the biggest pain points—aside from navigating the confusing equipment in crowded gyms—is swapping weights for different muscles and exercises. (And as someone with a set of traditional dumbbells with hand weights that need to be added or removed, currently sitting shamefully in the corner of this room untouched for months, I know firsthand how that can discourage you from using them.)

That’s where Julu’s intelligent, lightning-fast adjustable dumbbells come in. Unlike previous adjustable dumbbells that used voice activation and a motorized weight adjustment system, Julu operates on a digital platform, meaning the user has even less to do when switching between weights. The user simply plugs in the weight they need via the LCD panel or smartphone app, and pounds are added or removed instantly and automatically.

While the company is still fine-tuning the iOS app ahead of its launch, you can see how these smart weights work in this Android review video.

One Julu dumbbell weighs between 2.7kg (6lbs) and 16.3kg (36lbs), making it ideal for those who can only do light, low-impact workouts or want to slowly and safely increase their strength and endurance.

Each dumbbell has a unique locking mechanism that ensures it never comes loose during lifting, so you can be sure that every quick adjustment will allow you to lift the dumbbell with confidence.

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The dumbbells also feature real-time data tracking, so you can check your current and historical progress through the app, which goes some way to simplifying and simplifying one of the most frustrating aspects of training for many people. You no longer have to record the number of sets and weights or manually enter this data during your workout.

The app will also track calories burned and other stats to help you get the most out of your performance, with the only effort being physical activity.

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What’s more, Julu has created these smart dumbbells from eco-friendly materials and equipped them with a non-slip grip. Their compact size makes them much easier to store than manually swapping weight bins or multiple sets of dumbbells.

To make things even more interesting, the app can connect you with others, so you can challenge your friends or simply be motivated by each other’s journeys. If you, like many of us, struggle to stay motivated without a coach to hold you accountable, this is a fun and encouraging way to keep you on track. Yes, we said fun.

Julu is currently offering a 40% discount on its Kickstarter campaign, with one set of dumbbells costing $239 (or $478 for two), and each set includes weights and a base, as well as a USB-C cable and an instruction manual. They ship worldwide, but keep in mind that one set to the US will cost $89, and two will cost $120. Estimated delivery is November 2024.

Source: Kickstarter