The medicine ball has been used as a training tool for over 3000 years. Soldiers used it for strength, conditioning and endurance training. Greeks used it for rehabilitation exercises and general fitness. Doctors have been touting their use in health programs for nearly 100 years.
Core Activation
Most medicine ball exercises involve core activation. This means that the most important part of your body is getting worked regardless of the exercise.
Enhanced Sports
Because the medicine ball allows you to move through virtually any motion, athletes enjoy using medicine balls because it allows them to practice the motions of their sports with a greater than normal resistance.
Blending of Skills
Medicine ball training blends strength, coordination, balance, endurance, flexibility and accuracy. This blend makes training with medicine balls very practical for everyday activities.
Users
Medicine balls can be incorporated into any training program, regardless of age, gender and ability.
Medicine Ball Movements
Training with a medicine ball involves movements ranging from sport-specific to exercises modeled after every day movements. Either way, training with medicine balls helps to strengthen joints, which also makes it ideal during rehabilitation as well.
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