{"id":17607,"date":"2010-04-09T01:15:55","date_gmt":"2010-04-09T06:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=17607"},"modified":"2010-04-09T10:24:39","modified_gmt":"2010-04-09T15:24:39","slug":"beginners-guide-to-medicine-balls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/04\/beginners-guide-to-medicine-balls\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner’s Guide to Medicine Balls"},"content":{"rendered":"

Medicine balls<\/a> have been around forever and are among one of\u00a0the oldest forms of strength and endurance\u00a0training. In ancient Greece,\u00a0medicine balls were made from animal skins sewn together and stuffed with sand. They were used for rehabilitation and injury prevention. Today,\u00a0medicine balls are usually round and made of rubber or leather, but they do come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and materials.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Medicine balls generally range from two to 25 pounds, and are typically used for standard plyometric weight training<\/a>, which is characterized by fast powerful movements and muscle contractions to increase speed, power, strength, and flexibility.<\/p>\n

Medicine balls are very durable and can be used just about anywhere.\u00a0Athletes commonly use them\u00a0for explosive training\u00a0(quick and powerful movements)\u00a0by throwing them\u00a0to the ground or off a sturdy wall.\u00a0The medicine ball is also a\u00a0great way to modify and add enjoyment to any weight training exercise or workout.<\/p>\n

As a fitness specialist, I incorporate medicine balls into each and every one of my clients’ workouts. I typically use them for core strength<\/a> and endurance training, but in other ways as well. Medicine balls can be found online or at any sports store.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Medicine Balls:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Great strength training tool<\/li>\n
  2. Great endurance training tool<\/li>\n
  3. Great plyometric training tool<\/li>\n
  4. Used for injury prevention<\/li>\n
  5. Used for rehabilitation purposes<\/li>\n
  6. Great core training tool<\/li>\n
  7. Great modification tool<\/li>\n
  8. Used as a progression to any weight training exercise or movement<\/li>\n
  9. Can be\u00a0used at the gym, home, or outside<\/li>\n
  10. Great explosion training tool (quick and powerful movements)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Sample Medicine Ball Workout Routine<\/strong><\/p>\n