Medicine ball training

Using a medicine ball can help to develop power, timing and coordination. A great addition that will enhance athletic performance with gains in speed, agility and power. Wall throws and slams with a medicine ball can also help to increase muscular power, muscular power is a combination of strength and speed of contraction. This is important for individuals participating in rotational sports like tennis and golf and hugely important for older adults too as this type of training can be beneficial when reaching to control a falling object and even in fall prevention.

With a focus on acceleration and mass that can be achieved with a medicine ball and short, high impact, high intensity movements, medicine ball training offers the ability to generate higher levels of explosive strength. Begin slowly with a medicine ball that is light or even a Pilates ball at first to master the movements with good form and alignment then develop a good technique before moving on to a heavier ball.