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Medicine ball fitness and rehabilitation

The medicine ball is a piece of sports equipment frequently seen in physiotherapy rooms, because of its use in rehabilitation. But what exactly is it? In a nutshell, it's a weighted ball, the weight of which may vary according to the model chosen. It has a wide range of uses, depending on the objectives you wish to achieve. For example, it can be used to work the abdominal muscles, a parameter particularly appreciated by sportsmen and women who want to tone up or slim down, or by patients who want to build up their abdominal muscles. The benefits? Relieve lower back pain, and limit the onset of pain in this area. With the right weight, it enables gentle movements for rehabilitation after injury, such as low-back pain. However, we would point out that its use must be supervised, so as not to aggravate any injury caused by the weight.

Medicine ball for bodybuilding

Medicine balls are also recommended for bodybuilding. By opting for products with a higher weight than for rehabilitation, you'll be able to perform a wide variety of exercises. In fact, this fitness ball is ideal for physical preparation, such as soccer, basketball or skiing. In this case, explosiveness and coordination are worked intensively, for optimum performance. For more advanced strength training, you'll find medicine ball models weighing 12 kg and over.

Medicine ball: weights and materials available

At Decathlon, you have several options when it comes to choosing your medicine ball. In terms of weight, you'll find products ranging from 1 to 10 kg, individually or in packs, allowing you to adjust the weight according to your progress. Your met store also features models at 2 kg, 4 kg and up to 15 kg. If you're looking for stability or strength training exercises that also work on coordination, we invite you to discover the Watterball.