{"product_id":"50kg-rubber-covered-olympic-weight-plates","title":"50kg Rubber Covered Olympic Weight Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoosing weight plates comes down to matching the equipment to how hard it will actually be worked. The 50kg Rubber Covered Olympic Weight Plates is aimed at people who want something that holds up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn plain terms, this is a weight plate intended for regular use rather than occasional. The listing states 50kg and rubber construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink building out a lifting platform, and loading barbells, racks and plate-loaded machines. Those are the situations where this piece makes the most sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink about storage from the start. Plate trees keep a floor safe and make loading much faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck plate thickness if you load heavy — thinner plates fit more weight on a bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriced at R2 475, it is the 42nd of 57 weight plates we list (R108 to R8 514). Worth comparing before you settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep plates off damp concrete. Cast iron rusts, and rubber degrades faster in direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor context on how often adults should be training muscle groups, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/physical-activity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"\u003eWorld Health Organization physical activity guidelines\u003c\/a\u003e are a sensible, independent starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe specifics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Weight Plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: GM-B54B51\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStated: 50kg and rubber construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: new unless the listing states otherwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are planning a full setup, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/free-weights\"\u003eFree Weights\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/weight-plates\"\u003eWeight Plates\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accessories\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barbells\"\u003eBarbells\u003c\/a\u003e are the sections that usually go with this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial and home equipment differ mainly in duty cycle — how many hours a day the frame, bearings and upholstery are designed to take. Equipment built for occasional use will usually survive a home routine comfortably but will not last on a busy floor, and the difference shows in the parts you cannot see rather than the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order ships free anywhere in South Africa. For heavier pieces we confirm access and offloading before dispatch — worth flagging stairs or tight corners at the time of order rather than on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the 50kg Rubber Covered Olympic Weight Plates checked against your setup before you commit, get in touch. We would rather spend five minutes on measurements than arrange a return.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gym Machines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52794957070517,"sku":"GM-B54B51","price":2475.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/9579\/0005\/files\/1497233758018.jpg?v=1783898266","url":"https:\/\/gymmachinery.co.za\/products\/50kg-rubber-covered-olympic-weight-plates","provider":"Gym Machines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}