healthnut

Lately I have been on a shopping spree for sporting accessories. It seems that I have gotten a little too serious about exercising and have now incorporated daily exercising into my life. I have no idea who I’m competing with, why I’m doing this, but I seem to like the results I am getting. It’s a bit of a mystery wondering what will I look like when I’m finally toned.

So I have elected the medicine ball to help me with my toning. It’s SERIOUS FUN. You can lie on it, and use it to crawl like a baby across the room. Watch TV and do the twist.

Now I have discovered that medicine balls come in different sizes, colors, and textures. Of the three I recently tested, my favorite is the Reebok Stay Ball because the ball does not roll unless a good amount of pressure is applied. It is made of the same anti-slippery material as handballs. The Wai Lana Yoga Ball appears to be made from the same manufacturer and can easily be turned into a “Reebok Stay Ball” for a fraction of the price just by funneling 30 lbs. of sand into the ball. (See pic below). The 3 in 1 Ball is still a no-no because of it’s slipperyness and because of the “scretchy” egg carton shell noise it makes when one rolls.

1) 3 in 1 ball Kit ($19.99 at Costco) - Kit includes a ball, 3 DVDs, a fully illustrated book, NO PUMP

2) Reebok Stay Ball ($24.99 at Target) - Kit includes a ball, 1 DVD, a cheap foot pump

3) Wai Lana Yoga Ball ($12.99 at Marshall) - Kit includes a ball, 1 DVD, a cheap foot pump

4) Valero ($9.99 at Marshall) - This one has great reviews and comes with a pump. The ball retails for $29.99 at Big 5, our local sporting good store.