WHAT ARE WEIGHTED BALLS?
Weighted balls are special exercise balls filled with extra weight. Common variants are medicine balls, slam balls and wall balls. These are used to increase resistance during exercise and to develop strength, coordination, explosiveness and balance. They come in different sizes, weights and materials. Some are designed to be thrown hard against the ground or wall without bounce, others for rotation and stability training. Weighted balls are used in strength training, physiotherapy and sport-specific training.
WHO USES WEIGHTED BALLS AND WHEN?
Weighted balls are used by recreational and elite athletes, young and old. They are popular in sports such as football, basketball, athletics, crossfit and rehabilitation. Personal trainers, physiotherapists and physical education teachers include them in both group and individual training to improve strength, stability and injury prevention. The balls are customised according to the user's level and training goals.
HOW ARE WEIGHTED BALLS USED?
Weighted balls are used in many exercises:
- Throwing and receiving for explosiveness and reaction.
- Rotational training for a strong core.
- Strength exercises such as squats, lunges and ball presses.
- Slam balls thrown to the ground for explosive full body workouts.
- Balance and stability training with dynamic loading.
- Training is customised according to goal and level, making weighted balls useful in circuit training as well as individual rehabilitation and team sports.
PRICE LEVELS IN DIFFERENT CURRENCIES
Prices for weighted balls vary according to type, weight and quality:
Medicine balls 1-5kg usually cost around 10-30 GBP, 12-35 EUR or 13-40 USD.
Slam balls and wall balls range from 20-60 GBP, 25-70 EUR or 28-75 USD depending on size and weight.
Specialised models for crossfit and team training can cost GBP 40 or more, equivalent to EUR 45 and USD 50.
The balls are available in sports shops, online and from training providers - making them accessible to individuals, schools and elite athletes.
SCIENTIFIC IMPACT
Scientific studies show that training with weighted balls increases muscle strength, explosiveness and coordination. Rotation and throwing exercises in particular improve core strength, balance and nerve control, reducing the risk of injury and increasing performance. Functional training is important both for elite sport and for rehabilitation after injury, with dynamic loading and varied resistance showing particularly good results.
WEIGHTED BALLS - AN IMPORTANT PART OF FUNCTIONAL TRAINING
Weighted balls are essential for functional training that enhances the body's strength, mobility and explosiveness. They are easy to integrate into training programmes and are used by elite athletes, recreational athletes, physical education teachers and schools. Whatever your level of training, they provide a safe, effective and varied workout - and are ideal for use in everything from home gyms to large sports centres.
Referrals:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22027860/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5890205/
https://healthinformaticsjournal.com/index.php/IJMI/article/view/2235/2332
