Today if you are looking to spice up your workout, turn to a medicine ball that incorporates both style and function. You see there is many medicine balls in the marketplace that are color-coded some ranging from two pounds to twenty pounds. Okay you get it, but what do you do with the ball other than the obvious I’ll just throw it therapy? If you use a traditional ball you can expect the following in regards to drills like front raises, rotations, up and downs. With the single-handle ball you can perform external rotation, side lateral raises, and front lateral-raises. Dual-handle balls work external rotation, side lateral raises, front raises, rotations, ups and downs, while rope handle balls can do rotations, up and downs. That’s right.

Some balls come attached to a rope and some mini balls have slip in handles. These come into play when a person wants better control of the exercise and grip. Regardless of your choice in balls, expect better muscular strength and flexibility working with a ball fitness program.

Medicine balls are a great addition to any training program. Also work with the less weighted ball first if are out of shape. There will be plenty of time to increase the weight of the ball as you gain more strength and flexibility.