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 An excellent choice, in a comfortable size January 10, 2009
anonymous
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I'm very happy with this medicine ball. It seems well made, and its deeply textured surface and medium/small size (8.5" in diameter) make it very easy to handle. When I bought this Valeo 8-pound ball, I also ordered a TKO 12-pound ball, which has some distinct differences. The TKO turned out to be much larger: at 11" in diameter, it's even bigger than a basketball, and the texturing on the TKO is not as deep.
All in all, I'm glad I ended up with the combination of one smaller, lighter medicine ball and one bulkier, heavier medicine ball. The larger size of the TKO makes it harder to handle - which is a good thing, because it makes it more of a workout to manipulate it. For exercises like the squat press or medicine-ball curl, I prefer the larger size of the TKO ball, while for exercises more focused on range-of-motion, the smaller Valeo ball is a great tool. If you're considering a pair of these, this might be an option to explore. They both seem equally well made, despite their differences.
But if you're just looking for a mid-weight, easy-to-handle ball, definitely get yourself the Valeo.
Good Quality Medicine Ball November 24, 2007
J. Wells (Boise, ID)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
These are the same set of medicine balls my personal trainer uses. I LOVE them. They are bumpy rubber like a basketball and roughly the same size. The 12 & 10 lb. are about the size of a basketball, while the 8 & 6 lb. are slightly smaller, and 4 & 2 lb. just a bit smaller than that. It seems like such an easy workout but surprisingly you can really feel the workout in your core. They are NOT the same as the Weighted Fitness Ball which is about the size of a softball. My whole family uses these medicine balls, it is a great workout we can all do together.
Perfect Medicine Ball January 10, 2008
L. St Yves (Charlotte, NC)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I Love this Medicine ball. It is soft and won't hurt your floors or foot if you drop it. Has the feel of a basketball which makes it easy to catch and grip on to.
Incredible core workout!!! Great Strength Builder! February 20, 2009
Deborah L. Ward (Evansville, IN USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If I dared put a video in this category, you would hear resounding laughter from all corners of the globe!!! Anyway, I love the medicine ball and purchased it after seeing a strength training article the Tarheels Basketball Coach uses for the team in Men's Health Magazine! My husband receives this magazine, compliments of our daughter, and I read it with great enthusiasm!
The Valeo 8-lb. Medicine Ball is definitely not recommended for those starting out using a weighted medicine ball; go with a lighter weight!
I really like it and would encourage anyone to start somewhere with strength training! It works if you work it!
Excellent January 11, 2009
Just Ask Auntie (Lancaster, PA, USA)
Much nicer item than what I was seeing in local stores. Got an approving nod by gift receipient.
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