Dynamax 4 lb Stinger 1 Medicine Ball Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been using the Dynamax balls for almost 4 years now with great success. The diameter is the same for all sizes, regardless of weight. I have them in 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 sizes. We use them outside all the time and they really can take a beating. It takes about a week or two of regular use for them start to feel really "sweet" and after that it is a love affair. I also covered the main stitching with a piece of thin leather that I glued on. We really beat the hell of these bags. Thigh kicks, slams, roll & toss, you name it. And there are many little video clips on their website of various unusual movements to do with these balls. So get one and start playing. By the way: A 4 or 6 pound Dynamax is a good starting weight. Regardless of your fitness level. Because of how they are used you don't have to use a heavy weight to get an outstanding functional fitness workout.

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The 4 Pound Stinger 1 Medicine Ball is popular among golfers and tennis players.Use on the court or field for high volume endurance sets and locomotion drills.All balls are 14" in diameter impact absorbing and moisture resistant. The casing is sewn from 18 oz. flexible vinyl coated polyester. The standard colors are black and gray but many custom color designs are available. The casing design and construction insures that the implement remains dimensionally stable and balanced. The Dynamax trade secret and craftsmanship utilize the casing to retain the various fibrous cores under tension so that each ball regardless of weight has the friendly feel and will absorb high velocity impact. Each ball carries a warranty against stitch and lacing failure.

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Valeo MB8 8-Pound Medicine Ball Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm very happy with this medicine ball. It seems well made, and its deeply textured surface and medium/small size (8.5" in diameter) make it very easy to handle. When I bought this Valeo 8-pound ball, I also ordered a TKO 12-pound ball, which has some distinct differences. The TKO turned out to be much larger: at 11" in diameter, it's even bigger than a basketball, and the texturing on the TKO is not as deep.

All in all, I'm glad I ended up with the combination of one smaller, lighter medicine ball and one bulkier, heavier medicine ball.The larger size of the TKO makes it harder to handle - which is a good thing, because it makes it more of a workout to manipulate it. For exercises like the squat press or medicine-ball curl, I prefer the larger size of the TKO ball, while for exercises more focused on range-of-motion, the smaller Valeo ball is a great tool. If you're considering a pair of these, this might be an option to explore. They both seem equally well made, despite their differences.

But if you're just looking for a mid-weight, easy-to-handle ball, definitely get yourself the Valeo.

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Valeo's 8 pound medicine ball features sturdy rubber construction with a textured surface for superior grip. The ball's durable construction allows it to bounce off hard surfaces. Includes an exercise wall chart. Helps develop core strength and improve coordination, balance, and endurance.

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Tracey Staehle's Hi/Lo Med Ball workout Review

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(More customer reviews)I would not categorize this workout at hi/lo.For me, it just wasn't that intense.There were differences in intensities, but it was more like very low impact to sort of low impact.

I do like Tracey as a person and like to support up and coming instructors, but her workouts are just not intense enough for me.I could overlook the things I don't like if the workouts challenged me, but they don't.

What I liked about the workout:

**the 70's music.I haven't heard these tunes in years and it's fun to hear them again.
**Tracey's dancey style.Most of the other instructors I follow, e.g. Cathe Friedrich and Amy Bento, have a more athletic style.This is nice for a change.
**Tracey is very relaxed in front of the camera.She looks like she's having fun and this makes me have fun doing the workout.
**the interesting set.I like the dark wood floors and walls.This backdrop seemed more `real' that the artificial looking ones from most DVDs.

What I didn't like about the workout:

**the mis-categorizing of this workout as advanced.I would say it's more of an advanced beginner or low intermediate.I use this workout as a warm-up to a more intense one, or on those days when I want to do something light.
**there isn't a lot of med ball work.This workout would have been more effective if Tracey had put a med ball interval in between each hi/lo section. As it stands, the med/ball sections appear to me as an afterthought and break up the workout flow.
**static/feedback from Tracey's microphone.I would hope by now, Tracey would have worked out production details like this.
**there are a few places where the routine is off-beat from the music.This is also something I don't understand.I own over 100 exercise DVDs from many instructors and none of the other instructors have trouble staying on the beat.
**odd and artsy camera shots.Too many side shots and not enough front and center full shots of Tracey doing the steps.It's not at all helpful to see a side upper body shot of background exercisers Jill and Barbie.I can appreciate Tracey wanting to try something different, but it didn't work.

If you like Tracey Staehle, you might like this workout.If you're looking for a low intensity workout, you might like this.Otherwise, I suggest renting it first to see if you click with it.

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Tracey Staehle's October 2008 release, HI/LO MED BALL, will work your entire body with unique med ball moves to incorporate muscle fibers you didn't even know where there! You'll build stamina, boost your metabolism, and maximize calorie burn using a 2 to 8 pound medicine ball (depending on your fitness level). Both high and low intensities are used during the combos of cardio, some dance, and some athletic moves. There are even two five-minute med ball sections to add a little something different to the workout. Hi/Lo Med ball is easy to follow yet of a high, challenging fitness level. Cardio is intervalled with medicine ball moves for muscle strengthening. The med ball portions come at just the right time, taking your workout to a raised level, working different muscles and giving your cardio endurance a little kick.

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The FIRM Power Ball Kit with Slim and Trim DVD Review

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(More customer reviews)MI Tina did a great job with this one. I've been using FIRM videos 5 times a week for a couple of years and this one kept my heart rate up the entire time. I didn't think a 4lb ball could fee so heavy. The additional 8 minute ab workout is really good as well. She uses a variety of classic moves with a twist as well as all new moves. If you're up for a total body challenge, you need this one!

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Includes Slim and Trim DVD

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Body-Solid Medicine Balls - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I got the 10 lb ball and the weight is accurate on my digital scale.The handles on the side are convenient for any exercise that you would have to grip the ball.

My only complaint is that the black color seems to rub off the ball.The gloves I use to handle the ball and the carpet I store the ball on are now slightly black.

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Don't worry... you can handle it! Body Solid Tools Dual-Grip Medicine Balls can be used for both one-handed and two-handed exercises and are ideal for replicating a number of sports movements. They are also very efficient when used in conjunction with exercises targeting the abdominals and obliques. Body Solid adds durable rubber, easy-grip handles to offer you a sure-handed solution to your daily workout routine. Body Solid Tools - A good fit for your life. A great fit for your space. Key Features: Durable rubber easy-grip handles for comfort and freedom of movement during both one and two-handed exercises. Solid weighted core ideal for a wide range of upper and lower-body exercises, including swings and rotational movements.

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Amber Sporting Goods Rubber Medicine Ball Review

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(More customer reviews)Good quality, smells like rubber, but I guess that's a given.Great deal compared to fitness stores.

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Rubber medicine balls that bounce.These balls maintain their shape. Colors may vary.

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Harbinger 8-Pound Weighted Fitness Ball with Strap Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a pleasant surprise!I have been using the weighted fitness ball for a few weeks to help work out a shoulder problem.For that, it has been tremendous.But the other benefits that I discovered, really make this item a great value.The value is in the fact that the ball is soft and pliable.I have been tossing it up and catching it in a "claw" grip.Don't let the light weight fool you!After a several reps, you can feel the burn in the forearms and even the delts.

The strap is helpful for the shoulder swing exercises, but gripping the ball while doing them adds another dimension to the work.IF you're serious about shoulder health, GET THIS BALL!!

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Designed to strengthen and tone the upper and lower body, this 8-pound weighted fitness ball is an ideal accessory for just about any workout routine. The ball is made out of soft, pliable, high-quality PVC that's guaranteed not to burst. More importantly, the ball enhances your strength and endurance by helping you isolate specific muscle groups during training. Among the body parts you can exercise with the ball are your hands, biceps, triceps, abdominals, shoulders, hamstrings, quads, and calves. And users will love the ball's high-grade woven nylon strap, which includes a padded handle and Velcro closure for a custom fit. The strap makes it easy to grasp and hold the ball during workouts. Weighted with fine sand and air, the ball--which makes a terrific alternative to metal free weights--is appropriate for any level of athlete.

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The Biggest Loser 65cm Core Advantage Stability Ball (Royal Blue) Review

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(More customer reviews)So, i was expecting the 65cm ball to be about chair height. but its definitely not. it looks like a small ball not the medium size ball. its def. too small for me. i can not substitute it for a chair. so that just pretty much defeated the purpose of this ball. i guess i can still use it for exercise.
other then that, the package came ok, but there were spots on it like it had fell in some oil/wet stuff. there was a pump but it was covered in oily liquid which is gross. good thing was that they included 3 plugs for the hole, which is good in case you need more i guess.

i just wish it was bigger. ive had exercise balls in the past before and i always get medium, but this just seems too small to be medium.

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The Core Advantage Stability Ball Kit provides two fun exercises to give you a full-body workout. The Stability Ball works muscles at one time by compelling your body to balance, creating a challenging and efficient workout. The Resistance Band is an effective toning tool. With these two amazing fitness tools, you'll slim, shape and tone while losing inches and pounds. (MEDIUM)

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Valeo WFB4 4-Pound Weighted Fitness Ball (4lb) Review

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(More customer reviews)The good thing about the Valeo Weighted Toning/Fitness Balls is that they are ALL 5 inches in diameter, regardless of the weight size (2lbs up to 10lbs). This means that you can hold 2 10lb. toning balls (one in each hand) while exercising. This is not true of the other toning fitness balls (i.e., gofit and danskin). With the Gofit and Danskin balls, the diameter of the balls increase as the weight increases. So the diameters of the GoFit and Danskin balls are roughly as follows: 6lb=a little under 6 inches, 8lb=a little over 6.5 inches, and 10lb=roughly 7inches versus 5 inches for all of the Valeo balls.

This difference in diameters is really the only difference that I noticed among all of the toning balls. They are all made of soft vinyl, filled with sand and air, and a great alternative to the tranditional hand weights. You can't go wrong buying the Valeo, GoFit or Danskin weighted toning balls.

UPDATED (4/17/06): After using the toning balls for several months, I have found that I actually prefer neoprene dumbbells. Dumbbells are easier and more comfortable to hold and handle. I still think these are good toning balls. But given a choice between a toning ball and a neoprene dumbbell, I would choose a neoprene dumbbell.

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4 lb. Weighted fitness ball features a soft vinyl covering for superior grip.5" diameter for easy handling.Includes exercise chart.Helps develop strength and is great for all fitness levels.

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