Medicine Balls

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There are many different types of fitness equipment out there that everyone jumps on the bandwagon to use because it is 'new and revolutionary'.  Some of the new equipment is great; however, one of the least used yet most versatile exercise equipment to use is the tried and true medicine ball.

A lot of people think of Sylvester Stallone in the movie Rocky using a medicine ball for his workouts, but they aren't just for him. The uses for a medicine ball are nearly limitless while being able to use one for cardio, strength, and even balance conditioning.  The balls can range from 1lb all the way up to 200lbs.  The most used weights usually range from 6-20lbs depending on the exercise and the strength of the person.

The versatility of a medicine ball makes it very easy to get in a great full body workout without having to touch a single dumbbell.  With that being said if you are looking for a 'total body trainer' just get a medicine ball and you are on your way.  A few exercises that can be done using the medicine ball would be push-ups with one hand on the medicine ball and the other on the ground, squats while tossing the ball in the air to catch it, Russian twists for your core, and many many more.  If you are interested in more exercises let us know and we will let you know more from the limitless selection.