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Impact Medicine Balls
Students boast strength with oversized medicine balls they can slam.
Slam this oversized medicine ball again and again! It features a 14" dia cover in our technologically-advanced material, developed specifically for abrasion-resistance. Double-reinforced stitching holds panels tight during the roughest chops, drops, and slams so the ball keeps its shape for years. Unique texturing on the cover provides ultimate grip and control for safety during fast-paced movements. Color-coded weight markers make it easy for students to identify the right weight. Weight markers are embroidered for durability.
15 Creative Fitness Activities Using Impact Medicine Balls
1. Grip and Rip Relay: In this fast-paced relay, students pass the Impact Medicine Ball using an overhead throw to their teammates, focusing on grip and control. The goal is to maintain form and speed while moving the ball from one end of the gym to the other. The durable surface ensures students can throw and catch safely at full speed.
2. Medicine Ball Zigzag Sprint: Set up a zigzag course with cones, and students must carry the Impact Medicine Ball while sprinting through the course. The technologically-advanced material provides a solid grip for quick movements, and the weight helps build endurance and leg power as students maneuver through the obstacles.
3. Squat 'n' Toss: In this activity, students complete a squat holding the Impact Medicine Ball, then toss it to a partner. The reinforced stitching ensures the ball keeps its shape and offers a consistent grip during the exchange. Focus on maintaining balance and control through the movements.
4. Wall-Ball Smash: Students perform wall-ball throws. They must aim for a target on the wall and catch the rebound, testing upper body strength and reaction time. Encourage participants to move laterally after each throw to increase difficulty and engage more muscles.
5. Grip 'n' Flip Challenge: Students grip the Impact Medicine Ball and attempt to flip it overhead or underhand across a marked line. The Impact Medicine Balls durable stitching ensures it withstands repeated tosses without losing its shape, while students build power and control with each throw.
6. Overhead Orb Toss: Students hold the Impact Medicine Ball overhead and attempt to toss it as far as possible. The ball’s consistent shape and grip make it easy to handle, even during maximal effort throws. This exercise helps build shoulder strength and explosive power.
7. Strongman Slam: Students perform an overhead slam with the Impact Medicine Ball, aiming for maximum power. Thanks to the ball's reinforced panels, it can withstand repeated high-impact slams while students develop explosive power and coordination.
8. Plank Roll Battle: In pairs, students hold a plank position while rolling the Impact Medicine Ball back and forth. The ultimate grip of the ball helps maintain control during this core-focused exercise, and the non-slip surface allows students to challenge each other with different speeds.
9. Push-Up Pass: Students hold a plank and perform push-ups while passing the Impact Medicine Ball to a partner after each rep. This activity strengthens the upper body and core, and the durable material ensures safe handling as students exchange the ball mid-movement.
10. Precision Toss Challenge: Students stand a set distance apart and aim to throw the Impact Medicine Ball into designated target zones marked by cones. The abrasion-resistant exterior ensures it won't scuff or wear during repeated throws, and the weight markings allow for tailored difficulty levels.
11. Balance Beam Ball Walk: Students balance on a beam or narrow surface while holding the Impact Medicine Ball overhead. The goal is to move carefully from one end to the other without dropping the ball, building balance and focus. The ball's construction ensures a consistent feel throughout the activity.
12. Twist and Slam Circuit: Students perform a series of rotational medicine ball slams, focusing on twisting their torso as they bring the ball down forcefully. The reinforced stitching ensures the ball maintains shape during each slam, and students work on rotational power and stability.
13. Lunge and Launch: Students complete lunges while holding the Impact Medicine Ball. After each lunge, they launch the ball forward to a partner, who repeats the motion.
14. Weighted Wall Sit Pass: In pairs, students sit against a wall in a wall-sit position and pass the Impact Medicine Ball back and forth. The gripping surface allows for easy handling even when hands are sweaty.
15. Agility Slam Shuffle: Students perform side-to-side shuffles while holding the Impact Medicine Ball, slamming it on the ground at each side of their shuffle. The impact-resistant construction allows for repeated slams without damage, helping students develop coordination and agility.