{"product_id":"vanguard-fitness-rubber-coated-olympic-weight-plate","title":"Vanguard Fitness Rubber Coated Olympic Weight Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery gym has a piece of kit that quietly does most of the work. For a lot of setups the Vanguard Fitness Rubber Coated Olympic Weight Plate is that piece, and Vanguard Fitness built it for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you are getting is a weight plate designed to be used properly and often. It is listed with rubber construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA good fit for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one suits expanding an existing weight set, and building out a lifting platform. If that describes your setup, it will earn its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow floor protection where plates are loaded and unloaded regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth thinking about\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRubber or bumper plates can be dropped and protect flooring; cast iron is more compact for the same weight and usually cheaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock 57 weight plates between R108 and R8 514; this one is in the middle at R1 098.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturn plates to a tree rather than stacking on the floor — it is safer and easier on the plates.\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\u003eDetails worth knowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Vanguard Fitness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Weight Plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: GM-5T4OS8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStated: rubber construction\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\/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 — worth a look before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical gap between light and heavy-duty weight plates 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 Vanguard Fitness Rubber Coated Olympic Weight Plate 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":"Vanguard Fitness","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52794999734453,"sku":"GM-5T4OS8","price":1098.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/9579\/0005\/files\/vanguard-fitness-rubber-coated-olympic-weight-plate-1.jpg?v=1783901257","url":"https:\/\/gymmachinery.co.za\/products\/vanguard-fitness-rubber-coated-olympic-weight-plate","provider":"Gym Machines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}