To those who have medicine balls ..

[niclyf]

Hi All!

I want to buy a medicine ball, but am curious as to what size everyone is using? I thought I saw a post that the 8lb ball was really tough, and while I want something I can grow with, I also want something I can use NOW without a lot of modification. So I'm torn between getting a #6lb ball or an #8lb one. Can those of you that already have your medicine balls and are using them in the new workouts let me in on the intensity? I can usually match Cathe on most weights, but am a little concerned about going too heavy on abs.

TIA!
Nicole

 

[jillybean]

Hi Nicole! I got the 8 lb ball and I have to say that it is much heavier than I thought it would be but I know that had I gotten the 6 lb, I would have wanted an 8 lb sooner or later. On a different note, how have you been doing? I'v been thinking about ya!

 

[PatriciaP]

Hi Nicole:

You might want to experiment with an 8-lb and a 5-lb dumbbell to see how that weight feels before getting a med ball. The only exercise you can't do with the dumbbell is when Cathe puts it between her legs for ab work.

Just a suggestion!

Patricia

 

[Runcrazy]

Hi Nicole,
I got a 6# because I couldn't find an 8#...the next available was 9# or 10#. At present the 6# is more than sufficient and I think it will be quite a while before I'll be ready to move up (especially since I am only using it once a week or so). They are surprisingly heavier than you expect for balls!