Medicine Balls by getfitsource.com are well constructed from high-grade synthetic rubber and are filled with sand to add the weight component. They are crafted with a textured surface to avoid slippage. Our Medicine Balls come in a variety of weights, ranging from two pounds to ten pounds and are color-coded accordingly. Our Medicine Balls are quite durable and are naturally water-proof and puncture-resistant. Although the design appears simple, the circular shape of the Medicine Ball is very purposeful and by virtue of having to apply two-handed pressure to hold the ball, there is an added dimension of compression pressure not found in other weighted exercise tools such as dumbbells.

Medicine Ball Features:

• Water-proof
• Puncture resistant
• Durable
• Range from 2 - 10 pounds

Medicine balls, often used for rehabilitation and strength training, it serves an important role in the field of sports medicine. It should not be confused with the larger and lighter Swiss ball.

Medicine balls are used effectively in plyometric weight training and functional fitness routines to increase explosive power. They are a great addition to a home fitness gym as was as for many athletes such as boxers, golfers, football players, baseball pitchers, basketball players, track and field members and martial artists. Medicine balls are also extensively used by secondary schools as a fitness aid. Example exercises include: lifting the ball or performing different exercises (such as sit-ups and leg raises) with the ball in order to increase the strain on a particular muscle.