Buying a Dumbbell Set as a Gift in Australia

Buying a dumbbell set as a gift: the short answer

Two things go wrong when people buy weights for someone else: they guess too heavy, and they order too close to the date. Delivery is charged at checkout based on the postcode you send it to, so enter their postcode in the cart to see the cost.

Pick a weight without having to ask them

Too light is a recoverable mistake, because a light pair still gets used for warm ups and floor work. Too heavy means they cannot finish a set, so it ends up in a cupboard. Between two weights, take the lighter one.

• They have never trained with weights: a 2kg pair at $23 or a 3kg pair at $35.
• They do yoga, Pilates or rehab work: 1kg at $12, 2kg at $23 or 3kg at $35. These weights get held at arm's length for long sets, so heavier is worse here.
• They already train at home or at a gym: a 10kg pair at $114 or a 15kg pair at $170. Many home sets stop at 10kg.
• You have no idea: a 5kg pair at $48. It works for presses, rows, lunges and warm ups at most levels.

Prices are per pair, so a 5kg pair is two 5kg dumbbells for $48. If you have seen them training with one dumbbell at a given weight, buy the pair at that weight.

Why fixed hex pairs are easy to give

Each pair is a fixed rubber hex dumbbell with rubber coated heads and chrome handles. Nothing needs assembling and there are no plates to change, so the box can be handed over and used the same day.

Gift budgets and what they buy

These are prices for the goods. Delivery is added at checkout per item, from the postcode, and light pairs are cheap to send while heavy pairs cost more.

Budget	What it buys	Example delivery, metro Sydney
$12 to $48	One light pair: 1kg $12, 2kg $23, 3kg $35, 4kg $46 or 5kg $48	about $6 to $9
$49 to $120	A 10kg pair at $114, or 2kg and 5kg pairs together at $71	about $10 to $15
$121 to $200	A 15kg pair at $170, a 20kg pair at $176, or 5kg and 10kg pairs at $162	about $19 to $22
$200 to $340	A 25kg pair at $284, or the 5kg, 10kg and 15kg set at $332	about $27 to $40

Delivery is higher outside Sydney. A 5kg pair is about $14.25 to metro Melbourne and about $28.49 to metro Perth, and a 15kg pair is about $29.51 and $62.06. Regional and remote addresses cost more again, and a few items cannot be sent to remote postcodes. The cart tells you before you pay.

Gifts that include delivery

Four items in the range include delivery to most of Australia, which makes them easy to add or to give on their own:

• 6mm Non-Slip TPE Yoga Mat, $60: for floor work, stretching and light dumbbell sessions.
• Percussion Massage Gun (30 Speed, 6 Heads), $48: for someone who trains hard and complains about sore legs.
• Doorway Pull-Up Bar (90 to 125cm), $34: fits doorways from 90 to 125cm wide.
• Insulated Water Bottle (750ml), $29: a small add-on for a gym bag.

Everything else, including every dumbbell pair, has a delivery charge worked out from the postcode. Tasmanian postcodes may show a charge on the water bottle.

Timing it so it arrives before the occasion

Work backwards from the date. Dispatch from the supplier warehouse usually takes 1 to 3 business days, and metro delivery usually takes 2 to 7 business days after that, so allow up to 10 business days for a metro address. Regional and remote areas take longer.

Destination	Usual dispatch	Usual delivery after dispatch	Order this far ahead
Metro areas	1 to 3 business days	2 to 7 business days	About two weeks
Regional areas	1 to 3 business days	Longer than metro	Three weeks or more
Remote areas	1 to 3 business days	Longer again	Check the cart, then order early

These are estimates and can stretch in peak periods such as December. Business days exclude weekends and public holidays, so a Friday order for a birthday nine days away is tighter than it looks. Delivery is to Australian addresses only.

Wrapping and the delivery address

The order ships direct from an Australian supplier warehouse in its shipping carton, so if you want it wrapped, plan to wrap it yourself.

• Ship it to your own address if it is a surprise: the carton goes to whatever delivery address you enter at checkout.
• Allow time to wrap it: a 10kg pair is 20kg of dumbbells, so you need something sturdier than gift paper.
• Light pairs are easier to hand over: a 2kg or 3kg pair is 4kg to 6kg in total and fits in a shopping bag.
• Check the policy before the box is opened: if you suspect the weight is wrong, read the returns page first.

Gift pairings that work, by person

Someone starting from nothing

A 3kg pair at $35 with the yoga mat at $60 is $95 for the goods. The mat includes delivery to most of Australia, and the 3kg pair is about $7.13 to metro Sydney or $12.21 to metro Melbourne.

Someone who already trains at home

They usually own light pairs and stop at 10kg. A 15kg pair at $170 or a 20kg pair at $176 gets used in the first week for rows, goblet squats and Romanian deadlifts.

A parent or grandparent

Stay at 1kg ($12), 2kg ($23) or 3kg ($35). A 1kg and a 2kg pair together are $35 for the goods and about $12 to deliver to metro Sydney, and they give a step up to grow into.

Someone who trains hard already

The massage gun at $48, with delivery included to most of Australia, is a useful gift for someone with a full set of weights.

What to check before you order

1. Confirm which address the box should go to, yours or theirs, and enter that postcode in the cart.
2. Decide the weight, and if you are torn between two, take the lighter one.
3. Check the delivery charge in the cart before you pay.
4. Count back from the occasion, allowing about two weeks for a metro address and longer for regional areas.

If you have a question about a date or a hard to reach address, email [email protected] before you order. The full terms are on the shipping page and the pairs are in the weights range.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What weight dumbbells should I buy as a gift?

If you do not know what they lift, a 5kg pair at $48 is the safest single choice, because it works for presses, rows and lunges at most levels. For someone who has never trained with weights, a 2kg pair at $23 or a 3kg pair at $35 is better. Prices are per pair.

How much does a dumbbell set cost as a gift in Australia?

Single pairs run from $12 for 1kg to $284 for 25kg, and the 5kg, 10kg and 15kg set is $332 for the goods. Delivery is added at checkout per item, based on the postcode. A 5kg pair, for example, is about $9.16 to deliver to metro Sydney.

How long will a dumbbell gift take to arrive?

Dispatch usually takes 1 to 3 business days, and metro delivery usually takes 2 to 7 business days after that. Allow about two weeks for a metro address and longer for regional or remote areas. Peak periods can stretch both estimates.

Can I have a dumbbell gift delivered to a different address?

Yes, enter their Australian address at checkout and the delivery charge is worked out from that postcode. If it is a surprise, sending it to your own address and handing it over is safer. Delivery is within Australia only.

Is one heavier pair or two lighter pairs the better gift?

For someone new to weights, two lighter pairs such as 2kg and 5kg at $71 are more useful than one heavy pair. For someone who already trains, one heavier pair they do not own yet, such as 15kg or 20kg, is the better gift.

Which fitness gifts include delivery?

The 6mm yoga mat ($60), the massage gun ($48), the doorway pull-up bar ($34) and the 750ml water bottle ($29) include delivery to most of Australia. Dumbbells and other items have a delivery charge worked out from the postcode at checkout.

Related Guides

• Fitness Gift Ideas: Gifts beyond dumbbells.
• Christmas Fitness Gifts: Ordering in time for December.
• What Size Dumbbells to Buy: Matching the weight to the person.
• Beginner Weight Guide: Starting loads for someone new.
• Delivery Times Explained: Dispatch and delivery estimates.
• Which Items Include Delivery: The four items with delivery included.