In 1957, the first Universal gym was offered for sale. In 1970, entrepreneur Arthur Jones founded a company to make Nautilus exercise equipment. These dates provided a watershed between old-fashioned exercises that predated the 1960s, stretching way back to the Olympics in Greece, and what came after. Revisit the past and spend time away from the newfangled machines at the gym by doing old-fashioned exercises and reaping their time-tested benefits.
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Activities that burn more calories, such as vigorous cardiovascular exercise, can help you burn fat faster. Medicine balls and other resistance equipment, although they generally burn fewer calories per workout, can still help ...
During this state, your body uses fat as the primary fuel source to cool your body, repair damaged tissues and replenish nutrients to your body. When you train with medicine balls, use your lower body and abdominals to generate...
Exercises that perform multiple functions are the ones that are best for people who are pressed for time. And the side chop is one of those drills. Also commonly referred to as the wood chop, the side chop is a fantastic way to...
They also assist in decelerating --- or slowing your body down --- when you run or walk down a steep hill to avoid injury to your joints or falling, explains the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Therefore, you should perfor...
Although they might have beauty consultants and plastic surgeons on speed-dial, many celebrities still get their gorgeous physique through hard work and dedication. The key to getting celebrity-thin thighs involves hard work an...
Volleyball teams utilize players with varying body types and unique skill sets to fill specific roles and positions on the court, but every volleyball player should possess skills such as speed, quickness, core strength, lower-...
Strengthening these muscles improves your balance and stability, enables you to perform full-body movements effectively and may decrease your risk for certain injuries and chronic conditions. This requires your participation in...
Many sports and daily activities --- such as golf, boxing and gardening --- require some degree of rotational power. This involves using stabilization strength to keep your body in alignment to avoid injury, and full-body mobil...
The game relies heavily on passing the ball and jumping to either protect the net or score a goal. The best way to improve your muscular strength for netball is to practice the movements you use during the game. Medicine balls ...
Ankle rehabilitation therapy involves slowly and purposely returning your ankle joint to a functioning level by using healing protocol plus physical rehabilitation. Not all injuries are the same, so check with your doctor befor...
Decline benches provide a more-intense abdominal workout for your upper and lower abdominals, as well as your obliques and transverse abdominus. When you add a medicine ball, the resistance becomes greater, further increasing t...
Volleyball requires you to generate a significant amount of energy in a short amount of time. Because the game involves quick, powerful movements, your training regimen should focus on anaerobic exercises. You should also selec...
Most medicine balls do not bounce and do not have handles, but there are types available that possess both features. Medicine balls are used during warm-ups and to provide resistance during plyometric, or explosive exercises, a...
The medicine ball has been utilized in exercise regimens for many years. In fact, many believe its origins can be traced to Hippocrates, known as the father of medicine, who designed the weighted ball to be used in therapy by t...
Athlete or not, you body works together when you are playing lacrosse or reaching forward to catch your child before she falls, says Lorne Goldenberg in his book, "Strength Ball Training." You can improve your power, strength a...
This means that while you will feel the workout in the muscles involved in the primary motion, the exercise will also work several other muscle groups. Using a partner for your medicine ball routine can help maximize the exerci...
While barbells and dumbbells are excellent tools for strength training, it is important to change the methods of resistance that you use, in order to add variety to your training, and help break through performance plateaus. Me...
Medicine balls are excellent tools for basketball and other sports performance training. Many medicine ball exercises can actually be done with a basketball, though medicine balls give you more variety because they come in diff...
Medicine balls are commonly used in rehabilitation programs and in strength-training programs. Medicine balls often are used for exercises such as situps, squats and lunges. Medicine balls can help athletes work on endurance, s...
A medicine ball is a simple and effective exercise tool that can add weight and resistance training to ordinary activities. If you're looking for medicine ball exercises involving side-to-side movement with your knees bent, con...
A variety of these exercises require a medicine ball, which you often use to hurl through the air, helping to increase the power of the muscles within your arms and torso. Plyometric exercises are particularly intense and may p...
A medicine ball is an old-time fitness accessory that has come back into favor with many exercise enthusiasts. Medicine balls are available in different sizes and weights, ranging from a couple of pounds all the way up to 25 lb...
They range in size from a baseball to larger than a basketball, and they weigh from 1 to 30 pounds. Choose a weight that visibly slows down the motion of the exercise, but not too heavy to bother your control, accuracy or ran...
Medicine balls are simply weighted balls that can be used like most other pieces of fitness equipment to create a dynamic fitness routine. Some of the best exercises with a medicine ball are total body exercises that require th...
And though a certain amount of grace and agility are required to be a successful basketball player, explosiveness also is a necessary trait, meaning you need strong hips, knees, ankles and a stable core. Medicine ball exercises...
The medicine ball is one of the oldest pieces of exercise equipment, dating back to at least 1000 B.C., according to David Fleming, a contributor to "ESPN The Magazine." It is commonly used to enhance muscular power and strengt...
A medicine ball is a simple, weighted exercise tool designed to help you get a workout that emphasizes development of your strength, power, body balance and stability. You can use a medicine ball exercise routine to gain these ...
It is often used to add jumping height for sports like basketball and volleyball via jump training, but it can also be done with accessories like a medicine ball. Check with your doctor before making changes in your exercise pl...
Despite a superficial resemblance to each other, you use medicine balls and exercise balls to develop different aspects of fitness. Large, air-inflated exercise balls are used for stability and core training, and smaller, weigh...
While throwing the shotput may seem like a simple task it requires a high level of skill, strength and sophisticated technique to do well. No matter what your current skill level, you can do exercises that can help to develop y...
A medicine ball is an effective fitness tool that can be used to improve strength and muscular power. You can use medicine balls for added resistance as you perform traditional strength training exercises, or you can perform th...
A medicine ball is a small piece of exercise equipment used to add resistance when performing strength training exercises. They come in a wide variety of resistance levels, ranging from 4 to 20 lbs. Working out with a medicine ...
A rebounder is a mini trampoline that you can use for strength training or cardiovascular exercise. When you combine a rebounder with a medicine ball, you achieve a unique training device that takes the place of a workout partn...
Muscle power improves through training --- especially via weight-bearing exercise. It is important to note, however, that power is not the same thing as strength; power involves strength, but power itself is defined by time
You have the ability to achieve your flat tummy goals, but you must stay motivated and realize results will not happen overnight. A combination of weight loss, strength building and cardiovascular exercise are the answer to g...
Strengthening the triceps is important because they help with the stabilization of the shoulder and bicep. Using a medicine ball is one effective way to strengthen the triceps.
Depending on the weight, it's size ranges from a volleyball to a large bowling ball. It is designed for throwing and is resistance to damage. You can do various exercises to develop speed, agility and hand-eye coordination by y...
Exercising on an unstable surfaces requires you to engage your core and abdominal muscles to create a sense of postural stability. MayoClinic.com recommends strengthening your core muscles to improve posture, balance and stabil...
Medicine balls are weighted balls that can be used for resistance training. The balls come in various sizes and weights, from one pound to over 50. Medicine ball exercises can be adapted to meet your individual fitness levels. ...
Medicine ball exercises add variety to women's workout routines. If you are a woman, you also strengthen your joint-stabilizing muscles, especially when you throw and catch the medicine ball. Women may have weak stabilizing mus...
In addition to proper nutrition, building a lean and muscular physique will assist in improving overall strength, leading to improved stamina. Another important piece of the puzzle is proper cardiovascular exercise, which will ...
A flat butt not only does little to fill out a pair of jeans, but is often accompanied by small, weak muscles. To bulk up your butt, begin a structured strength training program with butt-specific exercises. The American Colleg...
Medicine balls are small weighted balls that come can be used for a wide variety of exercises. Medicine ball exercises can help you train for explosive power, strength, stabilization and balance for your entire body, says AskTh...
One piece of equipment that has proven its worth over time is the medicine ball. This weighted ball allows you to challenge your muscles in ways that you can't with dumbbells or barbells. Many of the most effective medicine bal...
From boxers to athletes to home exercisers, medicine balls are a popular piece of equipment that can be used in a variety of exercises, including squats. The action of squatting is a primary movement pattern many of us perform...
Medicine balls are lifted and thrown in a variety of ways to deliver an effective workout to condition a boxer's body for the demands of the sport. Muscular endurance, strength and power, all vital fitness components in boxing,...
Played on a rectangular field, the game is 60 minutes of action. You run "long sprints up and down the field with abrupt starts and stops, precision passes and dodges," according to the U.S. Lacrosse website. Improve your game ...
Gel-filled medicine balls are prone to splitting, so use solid medicine balls for power training because they are far more robust. Any throwing exercises must be performed in an open space to ensure your safety and the safety o...
They are versatile, portable, and fun to use. An around-the-world exercise usually refers to the exercise being completed in some sort of circular pattern. Around-the-world medicine ball exercises can work your abs, chest, shou...
Injury prevention requires a lot of different activities and also smart training. The Sports Medicine Institute International explains that running injuries often come from developing strength imbalances in your muscles. Streng...
The medicine ball is a weighted ball used for various exercises. It comes in various shapes, colors and weights. The advantage of a medicine ball is that you can use it for unique exercises that will challenge your muscles in d...
While a strength base is a necessity for any sport requiring these types of movements, advanced athletes eventually require training to enhance their reaction times and explosiveness. Medicine ball exercises build your coordina...
Lower body exercises are generally done with barbells, dumbbells and weight machines. If you want to work your legs while working other muscles, look no further than a medicine ball. This functional training tool can be grasped...
Medicine balls are weighted balls that are filled with sand or sometimes solid rubber. These pieces of exercise equipment are intended to add extra resistance to sit-ups or other core exercises. Double grip medicine balls are s...
Medicine balls are an effective tool for adding weight to abdominal exercises and for creating plyometric muscle responses in upper body exercises. While plyometrics are typically thought of as jumping exercises that engage the...
The medicine ball is traditionally used in boxing training, to tone and strengthen the abdominal muscles. It is a heavy spherical mass, filled with a variety of solid materials, and bound with a leather skin. There are a number...
In addition to lifting weights to bulk up, you'll need to develop functional and explosive strength. A medicine ball can be used in a variety of dynamic, functional exercises that can carry over to boost your game on the ice.
Medicine balls are a cheaper alternative to big cumbersome weights and allow for greater variety in your workout. You can use the medicine ball to work every part of your body, including your biceps. There are several exercises...
Most athletes should perform plyometric exercises regularly because most sports require some degree of muscle power. Performing a variety of plyometric exercises with a medicine ball can increase your power.
Medicine balls can be found in most gyms, and can add variety to your typical workout. Most people think of a treadmill or stationary bike for cardiovascular exercise, but you can get a great cardio workout with a medicine ball...
If these tools aren't for you, you can take another approach that involves body weight and functional training equipment such as medicine balls and stability balls. When doing these types of exercises, you are forced to contrac...
It is the job of the pecs to draw your arms inward and downward from shoulder-height. Medicine balls are highly versatile training tools that are easy to use and are suitable for use in a wide variety of training environments. ...
Medicine balls are an effective workout tool, particularly for core exercises. According to the book "Strength Training," medicine balls allow exercise modifications and progressions to customize an exercise to your level. Core...
These tools range in weight from 1 to 30 lbs. and they are circular in shape. When doing exercises with the ball, make sure you have plenty of space. In some instances, you will actually need to be outside.
Larger and heavier medicine balls train higher explosive strength and muscular endurance for those who have a strong and stable core and optimal range of motion in their joints and muscles. These tools are ideal for athletes wh...
Rotational exercises can help improve your swing and work out your core and abdominal muscles, which are essential to fielding and running the bases. Using a medicine ball can help increase the intensity of rotational exercises.
Medicine balls (or med balls as they are sometimes known) are versatile training tools with which you can perform a variety of exercises. Working out with medicine balls is popular among athletes such as boxers and martial arti...
Medicine balls are constructed out of durable rubber, leather or vinyl and can be used to work multiple muscle groups. Doing exercises on your knees is a good way to get familiar with medicine ball training. From this position,...
Medicine balls are round, hard, rubber training tools that are close in size to a basketball. When it comes to training the abdominals, a medicine ball can be used for resistance in multiple exercises. A majority of these exerc...
The medicine ball is traditionally used for muscle strength and endurance training because of its weight. Tennis players can use this workout tool to add an additional benefit to their routines---overspeed training. Using a med...
Some medicine ball exercises can be done with a partner to maximize efficiency and perform routines that can't be done individually.
Working out as a couple adds variety to your existing exercise regime and helps contribute to a healthy relationship. Nurture your heart while sculpting your body with these partner medicine ball exercises. "Medicine balls are ...
However, exercise does alleviate scoliosis related symptoms, including back pain and muscular imbalances. Medicine ball exercises build core strength and spine stability, two goals the University of Washington Medicine Orthopae...
A mini medicine ball is an exercise ball that weighs between two and 25 pounds. They have a diameter of about 14 inches, which is about the size of a basketball. Mini medicine balls are very useful when exercising, as they can ...
Medicine ball exercises can be used to build or tone muscle, as well as to develop balance and stability. As a tool, a medicine ball can help make the most common exercises more effective without taking up much space.
A medicine ball is a heavy, stuffed weighted ball (usually about the size of a basketball or smaller) that is used for a wide variety of conditioning exercises. Some medicine balls have handles on the sides for easy gripping. U...
Medicine-ball exercises have become integral in preparation for many sports, including baseball. Speed and power development are just a couple of the areas improved with medicine-ball training. Pitchers depend on shoulder and a...
Adding medicine-ball training to an exercise program for children and adolescents is a safe, fun and effective way to improve their fitness levels. Medicine balls can be used to improve many components of physical fitness, incl...
They range from 1 to 30 lbs. and you can use them to add resistance when working out. When it comes to leg training, medicine balls usually take a backseat to barbells and weight machines. But if you want to add some variation ...
Based on evidence reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics in the June 2001 issue of "Pediatrics," more than 20,000 strength-training-related injuries to youth occurred each year between 1991 and 1996. According to NPR, m...
Because of this, swimmers must be trained in a unique fashion. Dry land training must still be a fluid form of training to provide optimum results. Training with medicine balls allows the athlete to be trained in a fluid motion...
A Nike medicine ball can be used for all types of exercises and purposes, from stability to power to reaction. Jim Stoppani of Muscle and Fitness magazine raves about this useful and versatile piece of equipment, and recommends...
These balls come in varying sizes and weights allowing you to do twisting lunges, squat jumps with ball throws and ab exercises with resistance. The American College of Sports Medicine advises that plyometrics, or exercises tha
A hard medicine ball is typically smaller than a soft medicine ball and both have different benefits to use. The hard medicine ball may bounce which is beneficial to many exercises while the soft medicine ball reduces the force...
Also, they offer safer methods of enhancing muscular strength, development and endurance. Virtually every functional muscle of the body can be trained via medicine ball exercises. Improved stability is another benefit of medici...
You can increase the power of your golf swing by increasing your core strength--the strength in the midsection of your body, including your abdominal, oblique and back muscles. Training with a medicine ball is a good way to imp...
It is important to train for strength, speed and explosive power to be a successful track athlete. Medicine ball exercises are a great addition to traditional weight training and plyometric workouts. The medicine ball provides ...
Medicine balls are functional training tools made of hard rubber, vinyl or leather. They range in weight from 1 pound to 30 pounds and can be used for multiple body exercises. As with any other type of weight training, always u...
A 4-lb. medicine ball is appropriate for rehabilitative work, strength training and sports medicine. Usually made of vinyl or leather, medicine balls are made to withstand impact, which makes them well-suited for throwing, rebo...
The medicine ball is a useful tool in developing power and strength for your abdominals and other core muscles. Your abdominal muscles work as a spring to absorb and produce force, such as when catching a heavy object or jumpin...
to 30 lbs. They are made out of durable rubber, vinyl or leather; they can be used many different ways to strengthen the body. When performing exercises, aim for 10 to 15 reps, three to four sets. Plan on two to three workouts ...
Many people walk into gyms and quickly head toward the exercise equipment. They may overlook a much smaller exercise tool that can provide a big workout. The medicine ball is a versatile piece of equipment. Learning more about ...
Medicine ball exercises provide a variety of strength, power, speed and balance training for groups of people, especially for team sports, like baseball and basketball. It does not require much space or equipment to train, and ...
Those three characteristics can be gained by doing off-ice exercises that involve the use of a medicine ball. The effort involved in using a medicine ball builds strength in the arms, shoulders, wrists and core muscles that can...
Push-ups are among the best exercises for the upper body, but you can get an even better workout and strengthen the chest with medicine ball exercises such as the one arm push-up. Place yourself into a traditional push-up posi...
