Average Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Total Number of Reviews: 12
Editorial Review: The medicine ball, a popular exercise tool in the 50's, 60's and 70's, is now making a comeback in the year 2001. The trend in fitness is toward core strength; strong abdominals, obliques and back muscles. The core group of muscles or "core" are often the initial source of physical movement. Therefore, having a strong core is crucial to both sport success for the athlete and functional movement for the average person. Because of it's size, weight, and easy handling ability, the medicine ball is an excellent exercise tool for working the core. The Great Medicine Ball Handbook shows the user a range of different exercises, along with proper instruction and safety concerns. Other sections include; rotator cuff exercises, stretching, a sample routine, and muscle anatomy diagrams. This "How to" book gives a complete body workout with start and finish photos and easy to follow, step-by-step, instructions.
A Great Book for Beginners 5 out of 5
We bought a medicine ball; but, had no idea how to really use it for exercise. This little book is one handy, simple, and well illustrated guide for many uses of your medicine ball. Highly recommend it.
Medicine Ball handbook 4 out of 5
After completing PT for back pain, I was pleased to find a book on using the medicine ball. It helps with the arm exercises.
A personal trainer's best friend. 5 out of 5
As a personal trainer, I'm always looking for ways to spice up the workouts. I like to give clients something they can do at home. The medicine balls are inexpensive and don't take up much room, so these exercises are a realistic part of an at-home routine.
The Great Medicine Ball Handbook 4 out of 5
The book is well illustrated with easy to follow written directions. Some of the exercises are repetitive, but there is enough variation to achieve an excellent workout.
I enjoy the medicine ball and this book easily assists to get the most out of your workout without boredom.
Great resource 5 out of 5
I found this a great resource to the Valeo 6# weighted fitness ball that I also purchased. It has detailed explanations of specific muscles worked and lots of exercises to do with the ball.
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