Medicine balls for boot-camp

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Vanessa January 15, 2014 0 Comments

Hi, I am going to be starting a ladies only boot-camp and would like to incorporate medicine balls, but I am having trouble deciding what size/weight I should purchase. I will most likely be using them for team drills and partner workouts. Suggestions?

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I would get a mix, staying above and below the 10lb weight. (mostly 8, 10 and 12), but maybe one or two 6 and 14’s. I would also get balls that bounce as well as the dynamax; there are so many fun partner drills that you can do with the bouncing med. balls.

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Sue 0 Posted 0 Comments

I use 8 pound balls but you may want to get a variety
They are so fantastic

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Hi Vanessa. Not knowing what drills/exercises you will be using with your boot campers, I would say that it’s probably best to have a variety of weights since not all campers will have the same amount of strength. Medicine balls are great for power drills and so it’s best not to get too heavy since the whole concept of power exercise is speed.

Although you didn’t ask about this I’d just like to say that I’ve used medicine balls for several years with my clients, and love the ones that bounce (gives you much more flexibility of use). Have fun!!!

LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com

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Hi Vanessa,

I agree with the others about ordering a variety of different weights. I also wanted to add that in addition to the standard medicine balls, the ones with handles to grip are great for some added variety. They work well for some exercises and are less cumbersome for a few people.

You’ll find many uses for medicine balls so have fun!

Christine

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I agree with getting few different weights and that bounce also.

Give you much more flexibilty on what drills to do and better bang for the buck….

Wish you the best!

Medicine balls for boot-camp

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