Rating of the best medballs for 2020

At present, every person strives to lead a healthy lifestyle, to keep himself in good physical shape. You don't have to be an athlete to do this. It is enough to devote some free time to exercise. You can use any sports equipment, including the simplest and most affordable, which includes a medicine ball (from the English word Medicine ball - medicine ball). Its use contributes not only to the quick and effective shedding of extra pounds, but also to the strengthening of all muscle groups. He assists in the rehabilitation of injured athletes.

Medical ball - what is it?

Three millennia ago, Persian and Greek warriors carried out endurance training using special devices in the form of animal skins filled with sand.

Ancient sources indicate that the Greek physician Hippocrates recommended that his patients restore health through exercise with padded leather bags.

They were thrown, pushed away from themselves, rotated, thrown, just lifted, squats, bends and lunges with them.

In the modern world, these simulators have significantly changed their appearance, while retaining their functionality. Most of the medball is made in the form of a ball made of dense rubber with a non-slip surface. In terms of its functionality, it resembles dumbbells. Internal fillers are mainly used as weights to prevent the ball from bouncing off the surface.

What kinds of medicine are there? There are a lot of types, depending on the manufacturer and what they are for. Products are available in various shapes and shades, expensive and budgetary, as well as in different sizes. This unique trainer is widely used for both fitness and physical training at home.

Factories mainly produce inexpensive and compact models from 1 to 10 kg, with handles, horns and without them. Men train with heavier equipment, women prefer to use balls no more than two kilograms for warm-up. The presence of a handle on the ball makes it very similar to a classic kettlebell.

Today the scope of use of a sports simulator is quite diverse:

1. Used for cardio workouts.
2. Helps to lose extra pounds, build up the muscles of the arms, legs, back, buttocks and abdomen.
3. Strengthens the musculoskeletal system.
4. It helps elderly people to recover from injuries, as it does not negatively affect the joints and ligaments, eliminates their damage.
5. It is used for sports with teenagers and children.
6. It gives an opportunity to develop coordination, balance, dexterity, power qualities.

How to choose the right model

As soon as there was a desire to purchase such a simulator, a lot of questions arise: which company's product is better to choose, from what material, what is the optimal size and weight, where to buy? The best manufacturers offer a huge selection of popular models at various prices. But before making a final decision, you need to familiarize yourself with the recommendations of specialists, carefully study the characteristics and functions of the product, pay attention to reviews, ratings, and review the proposed options.

According to buyers, it doesn't matter how much the simulator costs and what its brand name is. Sometimes the price depends on the popularity of the models. However, the selection criteria should be different. What should you pay special attention to in order to avoid mistakes when choosing? Let's consider the main indicators:

Name	Description
Material	It is of no small importance, since the projectile should be pleasantly felt by the hands, have an excellent texture that provides good grip.
Overall dimensions	The main range is from 2 to 4 kg. Trained people use heavier products - 8 - 10 kg. From a medical point of view, the development of endurance is not the main function of the simulator. It is used more for muscle development and exercise.
Quality	It mainly depends on the material used to make it. If the material is of high quality, then the product will be reliable and durable.

It should also be borne in mind that balls are of the following types:

1. PVC. The filler is metal shavings. Can also be filled with sand.
2. Upholstery - leatherette, filler - crumb rubber. Removable upholstery allows you to replace the filler with a new one, reduce or increase the volume of the product.
3. With gel filler. Scope - throws.
4. An exercise machine equipped with handles. Differs in high strength, upholstery - rubber, volume - from 1 to 10 kg. Used instead of kettlebells or dumbbells, it pumps up muscles perfectly.

Which shell is better to buy depends on the preferences of the person and on his desire to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The best simulators are expensive, they are branded, since they are made by the world's best manufacturing companies that constantly introduce their fans to new products, make a rating of quality products, and give advice on purchasing.

You can buy your favorite medball at specialized retail outlets, or order the product online in the online store. But first, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the advantages and disadvantages of the projectile, pay attention to customer reviews and make the right decision.

How to make a ball yourself

For athletes, it is better to purchase a quality equipment of a world brand in a specialized sports store, where the average price is quite significant. If we are talking about the physical development of the baby at home, or the restoration of the functions of the limbs in an elderly person, then you can make a small ball with your own hands. It can be used for morning exercises or during games. The main tasks of the simulator:

• develop the physical abilities of the child;
• strengthen muscles;
• improve motor skills and abilities;
• cultivate patience and perseverance;
• increase stamina and mood.

There is nothing difficult about making a medicine ball. First you need to acquire the following tools and materials:

• scissors;
• sewing machine;
• strong threads;
• a needle;
• chalk or soap for drawing patterns;
• raincoat fabric of different shades;
• padding polyester;
• pattern.

Here are the step-by-step instructions for making a medicine ball:

1. We take the template, put it on the fabric, circle it. In this case, it is advisable to make two parts of different colors.
2. We fold the parts with the front sides to each other.
3. We sew the seams on the sewing machine, leaving free space (hole about 5 - 7 cm).
4. Turns out the workpiece.
5. Fills the resulting product with padding polyester through the left hole.
6. We take a needle and thread of a suitable color and sew the hole by hand.
7. The ball is ready to use.

The scope of such a simulator for children:

• throws with the right and left hand over long distances;
• hitting a target or basket;
• picking up in a bucket (who is more);
• as a developing game - collecting balls by color (for example, separately red, yellow, green);
• use in relay races by preschool children;
• for mastering simple mathematical operations (addition, subtraction);
• for orientation in size, shape, comparative purposes.

It is best to use a raincoat fabric when making balls of small diameter. It is easy to wash and dries well. The simulators can be made of any diameter, volume and color. Do not stuff them too tightly to avoid the possibility of injury to various parts of the body if hit at close range. This is especially true for the face and head.

Exercises with a medicine ball

If you visit a sports complex, the trainer will select a suitable option for you, tell you what exercises should be done with a medball, and monitor their implementation. But if there is not a lot of free time and you have to do health improvement at home, then there are several simple exercises that even an unprepared person can master. They will help develop speed, strength, endurance, agility. They can be done with rhythmic music. A standard workout contains the following exercises:

1. We sit on our knees, our back is straight. We take the ball in our hands and raise it above our head. We try to take our hands back as much as possible.
2. The ball is in outstretched arms. In this case, the elbows are slightly bent. With springy movements, we try to reach the back with the ball.
3. We take the simulator by the handle and try to hold it as long as possible on the arm extended forward. We change hands one by one.
4. We sit on one knee, pull the other leg to the side. The ball is in the raised hand. We bend towards the extended leg, then in the opposite direction.
5. Lie on your back, place the projectile between the ankles. Raise your legs to a height of 25-30 cm from the floor and try to hold it in this state as long as possible.
6. Using the medball to support the arms, push up several times.

It is possible to get a positive result only if each exercise is performed at least 10 - 12 times in a row.

Rating of the best medballs for 2020

Rubber

Record Medicine Ball

Trainings with its use develop endurance, dynamic flexibility, and functional strength. Does not push off the floor. The product is produced with a diameter of 12 to 20 cm and a volume of 1 to 6 kg. Material - durable rubber, sand acts as a filler.

Pricing policy - from 440 rubles. up to 1200 rubles

• good quality;
• convenient;
• pleasant to the touch;
• variety of shades: green, blue, red, orange, black.

• not identified.

SOFT WEIGHT BALL

A good option for strength training. It develops endurance and coordination well, strengthens the muscles of the body. It is widely used in fitness training, remedial gymnastics, aerobics, rehabilitation after injuries. Volume - 1 kg, diameter - from 11 to 14 cm, does not jump. Made in three colors - orange, blue, green. Manufacturing material - high-strength rubber, filler - sand.

Price - 450 rubles.

• quality;
• reliable;
• convenient;
• has a nipple, thanks to which, using a needle, you can independently change the elasticity and diameter of the product.

• not identified.

Medicine ball zelart

Embossed solid sports equipment, the weight of which is evenly distributed, since there is no sand inside that can change the center of gravity. Used in all kinds of sports training. Bears the name: functional or weighted. Made from heavy duty rubber. Trains strength, endurance, builds muscle mass. Available in several variations:

• 19 cm diameter with a volume of 1 to 2 kg;
• 23 cm diameter with a volume of 3 to 5 kg;
• 28.6 cm in diameter with a weight of 6 to 10 kg.

Cost - depending on the size, ranges from 1,500 rubles to 5,000 rubles.

• non-slip surface;
• convenient;
• long service life.

• absent.

SLAM BALL

Used for percussion training. The rubber upper has an enviable durability. Does not bounce off the floor, as it is filled with sand. Designed for exercises based on throwing the ball on the floor. With him you can squat, do push-ups, lunges. It is used to train the upper shoulder girdle, abs, buttocks, quadriceps. There are three shades - black, gray, blue. Weight varies from 2 to 12 kg, diameter - 23 cm.

Price - from 1800 to 3500 rubles.

• non-slip surface;
• perfectly cleaned and washed;
• wear-resistant coating;
• convenient.

• not detected.

SlamBall Embossed Power System

Differs in flexible and thick surface, relief pattern. The surface is high-strength, rubber. There are no jumping qualities. The filler is sand. Used primarily for throwing to the floor. You can do push-ups, lunges, squats with him. Trains the buttocks, abs, shoulder girdle. Available in black. Diameter - 23 cm, weight - 10 kg.

Price - 2200 rubles.

• high quality;
• excellent wear resistance;
• convenient;
• good combination of price and quality;
• easy to clean.

• significant are missing.

PVC

Sportko

A great simulator for getting yourself into proper physical shape at home. It is used by both professional athletes and beginners with no training level. Product weight ranges from 5 to 8 kg. Manufacturing material - high quality PVC, stuffed with rubber crumb ball. Available in three colors - blue, red and black.

The cost is 1700 rubles.

• convenient;
• reliable;
• practical;
• helps to recover from injuries;
• small size.

• not identified.

Boyko Sport

An excellent trainer for beginners and those who want to lose weight. Mainly used by women for home workouts and for fitness, aerobics. Product weight - 1 kg, diameter - 14 cm. Made of PVC boat fabric with a density of 1000 g / sq.m. A crumb rubber or textile flap acts as a filler.

Price - 770 rubles.

• practical;
• convenient;
• multifunctional;
• pleasant to the touch.

• not identified.

LiveUp Soft Weight boll

A soft ball used mainly for rehabilitation after injuries. It can also be used in aerobics and strength training. It helps to diversify the exercises, making them more effective. Gentle exercise enables beginner athletes to get in good physical shape. Elderly people, children, women are happy to work with him. Main purpose: strengthens muscles throughout the body, develops endurance and coordination. Made of polyvinyl chloride, filled with sand, weighs 3 kg with a diameter of 10 cm.

The cost is 770 rubles.

• good quality;
• practical;
• multifunctional;
• pleasant to the touch;
• affordable price.

• significant were not identified.

Leather or leatherette

MATSA ME-0241-4

The medicine ball is produced in 2, 3 and 4 kg weights, 20 cm in diameter, red and black. The top is made of genuine leather, sand acts as a filler. An excellent weighting agent for many types of sports exercises. Contributes not only to pumping up muscle mass, but also to rehabilitation after injuries.

The cost is from 1600 to 2500 rubles.

• great quality;
• long service life;
• washes well;
• easy to use;
• reliable.

• significant ones are not seen.

Greenhill

Leather product from the renowned manufacturer of Green Hill sports equipment. Produced in several variations: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 kg. The filler is crumb rubber. High quality product, made of durable environmentally friendly leather. Used to train the shoulder girdle and pump up the press.

Price - 3500 rubles.

• excellent quality;
• good execution;
• reliability.

• not installed.

Sportko

The well-known manufacturer of sports equipment Sportko produces high-quality and high-strength leather medical balls weighing from 1 to 8 kg, with a diameter of 17 to 26 cm, respectively. Rubber crumb is used as a filler. The multifunctional ball allows you to strengthen the muscles of the whole body, quickly recover from injuries, significantly lose weight and tidy up the figure. Can be used by both beginners and professionals in sports.

Cost - from 420 rubles.

• good quality;
• convenient;
• effective;
• with a long service life.

• absent.

Filled with gel

When choosing a product, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the appearance and the manufacturer, but also to the features of the filler. In addition to sawdust and sand, there is a special gel in modern models. It has a significant cost, since its creation is an expensive process. But products with such a filler are very reliable, since the leakage of the gel through the seams, due to its high density, is practically impossible. A high-quality shell with a gel filler weighing 2 kg will cost an average of about 3000 rubles.

Reebok RE-20121

The kilogram shell is especially popular for fitness and aerobics classes, as well as for cyclic and functional training. It is used both at home and in group lessons. Made of molded rubber, non-slip surface. The color is exclusively yellow.

Price - 3200 rubles.

• practical;
• convenient;
• safe;
• multifunctional.

• significant cost;
• 1 year warranty.

Reebok RAB 40121MG

It is widely used in group aerobics, fitness classes, individual programs to restore partially lost limb mobility. Weight - 1 kg, filler - high quality gel, color - solid red.

The cost is 3450 rubles.

• the surface does not slip;
• great for resistance exercise;
• high quality workmanship;
• reliable;
• durable.

• significant were not identified.

ADIDAS ADBL 10414

An excellent tool for pumping up the muscles of the whole body and for rehabilitation after injuries. It can be used by both professional athletes and beginners, as well as elderly people. Manufactured from cast rubber weighing from 3 to 8 kg. Suitable for personal and group training.

The average price is 7300 rubles.

• high-strength material is used for manufacturing;
• convenient;
• reliable;
• with a long service life;
• non-slip surface.

• is too expensive.

RISING (9 kg)

It is used to improve coordination and dexterity, to develop speed-strength qualities. Despite the gentle training regimen, the results are excellent: coordination improves, body flexibility develops, muscles are toned, joints work better. The material of manufacture is waterproof polyurethane, the color range is varied, depending on the weight of the product. This specimen is black and orange.

Price - 5400 rubles.

• non-slip surface;
• water resistance;
• does not bounce off the floor;
• absorbs shocks;
• long service life;
• great quality;
• reliability.

• significant were not identified.

Tunturi Medicine Ball 5 kg

A unique trainer for fitness and strength training. Made of high strength rubber. Projectile diameter - 23 cm, weight - 5 kg. It is used to pump up the muscles of the body, restore the lost functions of the limbs, and rehabilitate after a severe injury.

The cost is 5350 rubles.

• good combination of price and quality;
• durability;
• reliability;
• convenience.

• short warranty period of 1 year.

Shells with handles

Exercise machines of this type are usually spherical in shape and are available in several varieties:

• with a rope;
• with two handles;
• with one handle.

Balls are used as a weighting material for exercises where there are hand swings or for throwing. They are usually produced in small sizes and weights (from 1 to 5 kg). They do not bounce off the floor. Pulling exercises are performed using apparatus equipped with two or one handles. A convenient and compact trainer makes it possible to develop strength, strengthen muscles, and bring health benefits.

Record Medicine Boll FI-5111-5

A projectile weighing 5 kg with a diameter of 27.5 cm in black and purple color with two handles is made of rubber. Sand acts as a filler. It is used for aerobics, strength exercises, boxing, various martial arts. Suitable for both individual lessons and group lessons. Fulfills not only sports goals, but also solves health problems: restores coordination, flexibility, strength, develops endurance, trains muscles.

Price - 4600 rubles.

• made of high quality rubber;
• reliable;
• handles are comfortable to grip;
• cast structure;
• having a flat side makes it possible to do exercises on the floor.

• significant were not identified.

Zelart FI-5111-7

Product with two handles weighing 7 kg, diameter 27.5 cm, black-green. The filler is sand. With his participation, a variety of functional training, martial arts are conducted. It is considered an excellent trainer for the muscles of the core, upper shoulder girdle, and abs. It helps to develop endurance, speed, strength. He is held with both hands during push-ups, lunges, turns, throws.

The cost is 5700 rubles.

• good quality;
• durability;
• convenience;
• practicality;
• reliability.

• absent.

Medicine Ball PZ-FI-5111-8

Chinese product of good quality, weight 8 kg, diameter 27.5 cm, black and red, manufacturer - Zelart. Made of high quality rubber, filler - sand. The main purpose is for fitness and crossfit. It impresses with its convenience and brightness, it is good to train and heal with it. The presence of the handle refers to it as a multifunctional fitness equipment. Used for strength exercises, aerobics, martial arts. Various exercises with his participation help to develop strength, endurance, flexibility, and reaction. It is used for rotational movements, throws, turns and lunges. Ideal for plyometric exercises and stabilizer muscle training.

Price - 6900 rubles.

• cast base;
• increased strength;
• durability;
• well cleaned and washed;
• handles are comfortable to grip;
• excellent combination of price and quality.

• significant were not identified.

Conclusion

Medball is the optimal simulator for both professional athletes and beginners, regardless of age and physical fitness. The shell helps to strengthen the muscles, make the posture correct, lose weight, and recover from injury. Classes are held, as a rule, under the strict guidance of qualified coaches and sports doctors who recommend the correct load, monitor the quality of the exercises performed, try to develop a program that will allow you to achieve the best results and achieve your goal.

The medball helps the muscles and ligaments work without overloading them. The simulator contributes to gaining flexibility, increasing the speed of movements, improving balance and coordination, makes it possible to quickly and efficiently improve health after undergoing operations, to make the figure slim and pumped up. Training with a medball is called functional training.