New Tapes - Usage of the Medicine Ball
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Gettingfit
Cathlete
Someone posted that Cathe has one of the girls using an 8 lb dumbbell instead of the ball. So, my guess (until you get a real answer) is no you don't NEED to buy a ball.
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getnfit@39
Cathlete
She really does use it enough that I can honestly say you'll get your money's worth, especially if you got the entire series. I actually put off getting one to see whether or not it was going to be worth it, and after previewing the videos I plan to go ahead and get one.
You can substitute an 8#db for all moves, but for some a dumbbell would make it a bit awkward, especially in BootCamp for certain ab work. The shape of the ball just makes certain exercises flow more smoothly than trying to keep a dumbbell fixed on your hip or between your legs, etc.
I'll probably wait on my stability ball purchase only because "I will kill myself!" trying to balance myself and do some of the work Cathe does. Planks off a stability ball will have me being rushed to the ER with a busted chin! I'm doing well walking erect most days! So until I achieve more core strength and balance, I'm going to follow along with modifications for a few weeks or so.
But the medicine ball gets a lot of use and will be beneficial.
Donna
Fitness~It's a journey, not a race!
You can substitute an 8#db for all moves, but for some a dumbbell would make it a bit awkward, especially in BootCamp for certain ab work. The shape of the ball just makes certain exercises flow more smoothly than trying to keep a dumbbell fixed on your hip or between your legs, etc.
I'll probably wait on my stability ball purchase only because "I will kill myself!" trying to balance myself and do some of the work Cathe does. Planks off a stability ball will have me being rushed to the ER with a busted chin! I'm doing well walking erect most days! So until I achieve more core strength and balance, I'm going to follow along with modifications for a few weeks or so.
But the medicine ball gets a lot of use and will be beneficial.
Donna
Fitness~It's a journey, not a race!