{"product_id":"active-2-2m-olympic-bar","title":"Active 2.2M Olympic Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003eGood training equipment earns its floor space, and the Active 2.2M Olympic Bar is built to do exactly that. Made by Active, it sits in our barbells range for South African home gyms, studios and commercial floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you are getting is a barbell designed to be used properly and often. It is listed with 2.2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one suits lifters who want a bar that holds up under load, and home platforms and commercial floors. If that describes your setup, it will earn its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you install it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore bars horizontally on a rack or vertically in a holder; leaning them against a wall bends them over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnurling and whip decide how the bar feels. Aggressive knurl suits pulling, a moderate knurl is more comfortable for high-rep work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock 68 barbells between R238 and R8 599; this one is in the middle at R2 752.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light oil on the shaft prevents rust in humid conditions, which matters in coastal areas.\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\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Barbells \u0026amp; Bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: 16344\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStated: 2.2m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: new unless the listing states otherwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find related equipment under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sale\"\u003eSale\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/free-weights\"\u003eFree Weights\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barbells-and-bars\"\u003eBarbells \u0026amp; Bars\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/weight-plates\"\u003eWeight Plates\u003c\/a\u003e — worth a look before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical gap between light and heavy-duty barbells is not the badge, it is the rating: frame gauge, bearing quality and how easily wear parts can be replaced. Buying slightly above your current needs is almost always cheaper than replacing early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery across South Africa is included on every order. Larger items are booked in rather than left at a door, so tell us about stairs, narrow passages or a restricted loading area when you order and we will arrange transport that suits the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot certain the Active 2.2M Olympic Bar is right for your space? Send us your room dimensions or a photo and we will tell you honestly whether it fits — including if something else in the range would serve you better.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Active","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52794958479541,"sku":"16344","price":2752.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/9579\/0005\/files\/US5787-1-UBench-1.2m-olympic-bar-strength-gym-equipment-south-africa-2.jpg?v=1783898316","url":"https:\/\/gymmachinery.co.za\/products\/active-2-2m-olympic-bar","provider":"Gym Machines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}