Abstract: A weight assembly is provided having a handle securely attached to first and second weight heads. More particularly, each weight head includes a side wall and an end wall that together define the bore for receiving an end of the handle via press-fit. The side wall includes an outer portion disposed at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the bore and an intermediate portion disposed between the outer portion and the end wall. The end portions of the handle have a diameter that is greater than that of the gripping portion of the handle. The bore and the handle ends are cooperatively sized to enable a secure press-fit. First and second weld seams are disposed about the handle in contact with the corresponding outer portion of the side wall of each weight head. More particularly, the weld seams are substantially confined to a recess defined between the corresponding outer portion of the side wall of each weight head and the corresponding end portion of the handle.

Abstract: A monitoring system is provided for detecting and identifying weight lifting implements placed on a weight lifting storage device, such as a rack. In the event the implements are placed in improper locations on the storage device, the monitoring system is operative to generate an error signal, which may be in the form of an audible or visual signal to signal the person replacing the implement that he or she is returning the implement to an improper location.