Description
This pair of purple water dumbbells is made from EVA foam and measures approximately 27.4 x 14.8 x 14.8cm each, priced at $35.99 for the set with fast Australian shipping. They are aqua aerobics barbells - the resistance comes from pushing buoyant foam through water, not from weight, so they feel almost weightless in your hands on the pool deck.
That last point is the whole idea, and it catches people out the first time. Out of the water these feel like toys. In chest-deep water, pushing a pair of them from the surface down to your hips is genuinely hard, and it gets harder the faster you move because water resists speed rather than mass. The load never lands on a joint the way a metal dumbbell does at the bottom of a curl, which is exactly why aqua classes are full of people who have been told to keep moving but not to load their knees, hips or shoulders.
Specifications
| Quantity |
2, one pair |
| Colour |
Purple |
| Material |
EVA foam |
| Size each |
Approx. 27.4 x 14.8 x 14.8cm |
| Resistance type |
Buoyancy - increases with speed and depth |
| Water absorption |
Low |
What's in the Box
| 2 x |
EVA foam water dumbbells, purple |
Why Choose These Water Dumbbells
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Resistance without impact - the water carries your body weight while the foam supplies the work
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Scales to the user - move slowly for light effort, move fast for hard effort, with nothing to change over
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Low water absorption - EVA foam does not soak up pool water and stay heavy and wet in the bag
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Light to carry - a pair weighs almost nothing out of the water, which matters walking to a class
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Works both directions - pushing down loads one muscle group, letting them rise slowly loads another
How Do Water Dumbbells Create Resistance?
Two ways at once. First, buoyancy: foam wants to float, so every centimetre you push it below the surface is work, and the deeper you push the harder it fights. Second, drag: water resists movement in proportion to how fast you move through it, so the same exercise performed quickly is dramatically harder than performed slowly. Together these mean one pair of dumbbells covers a beginner and an experienced user without any adjustment - the user sets the load with their own speed and depth.
Do You Need a Deep Pool to Use Water Dumbbells?
No. Chest-deep water is the standard working depth for aqua aerobics and it suits most home and public pools - roughly where you can stand comfortably with shoulders above the surface. Shallower water limits the range you can push through, and deep water where you cannot stand changes the exercise entirely, since you spend energy staying upright. If you are using them in a backyard pool, the shallow end is usually the right place to stand.
How Should You Store EVA Foam Pool Equipment?
Rinse them in fresh water after every session and let them dry in the shade. Two things degrade EVA foam: chlorine left sitting on the surface, and ultraviolet light. Leaving a pair on hot concrete in the sun all summer will make the foam chalky and brittle far faster than the swimming ever will. Store them somewhere dry and out of direct sun, and avoid folding or compressing them under heavy objects, which leaves permanent creases.
Buyers are typically aqua aerobics class members buying their own set rather than using the centre's, people working through a low-impact exercise programme, older swimmers who want resistance without loading joints, and families with a backyard pool looking for something to do in it beyond swimming laps.
Browse more in our Sports & Fitness range, or see the Summer collection for the rest of our pool and warm weather gear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do they have a weight rating like normal dumbbells?
No, and they cannot. The resistance comes from buoyancy and drag, so the effective load changes with depth and speed rather than being a fixed kilogram figure.
Can I use them out of the water?
There is no point. Out of water they weigh almost nothing and provide no useful resistance.
Will chlorine damage them?
Not quickly, but chlorine left on the surface shortens their life. A rinse in fresh water after each session is the single best habit.
Are they suitable for non-swimmers?
In water where they can stand comfortably, yes - these are used standing, not floating. They are not flotation devices and must never be relied on to keep anyone afloat.
Is the colour exactly as pictured?
Purple, though screens vary and foam dye can differ slightly between production batches.
Can children use them?
They are not a toy or a swimming aid. Any use around water by children needs constant adult supervision.
Do they float on their own?
Yes, strongly. That buoyancy is the mechanism, and it is also why they are easy to spot if you let one go.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional addresses nationwide. Orders are dispatched promptly with tracking.
Not a flotation device, life-saving appliance or swimming aid. Never rely on these to support a person in water and never leave children unsupervised in or near water. This is general fitness equipment, not a medical device, and nothing here is medical advice - if you are recovering from injury or managing a health condition, speak to a qualified health professional before starting a programme. Dimensions are supplier-stated and may vary slightly.
